Subj : Windows 10 gets a fresh lock screen weather widget and bug fixes
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Jan 24 2024 11:45:04

Windows 10 gets a fresh lock screen weather widget and bug fixes in new update

Date:
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:39:01 +0000

Description:
Windows 10 users can plan for sunny skies or a bit of rain with the 
interactive weather updates introduced in update KB5034203.

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Microsoft has dropped a new preview update (KB5034203), bringing an updated 
lock screen weather widget to Windows 10 alongside regular bug fixes. The 
update also comes with changes to comply with the European Unions Digital 
Markets Act - however, these changes are set to roll out gradually rather 
than all at once. 

The update will bring more life to the weather experience on Windows 10, 
including more interactive weather updates, allowing you to hover your cursor 
over the widget on your lock screen to see more information about current 
weather conditions in your area. Clicking on the weather card will then sign 
you into your device and open up Microsoft Edge with a full weather 
broadcast. 

Alongside the updated widget, update KB5034203 comes with other fixes such as 
addressing issues that affect BitLocker data-only encryption, the failure of 
some apps in Windows 10 to respond to changed keyboard language, and a fix 
for an annoying bug that caused the Internet Explorer shortcut to become 
unresponsive for some users. Optional, but still worth an update 

In terms of compliance with the European Unions Digital Markets Act, 
Microsoft released a blog post directed to Windows Insiders back in November 
addressing plans to ensure Windows 11 and Windows 10 follow the set 
obligations. 

The Digital Markets Act includes a wide range of requirements that Microsoft 
will have to adhere to within the EU - most notably, the ability for users to 
uninstall any Windows app, including Cortana and Edge. According to the blog 
post, Microsoft will be updating Windows 10, version 22H2 and Windows 11, 
version 23H2 PCs in the EEA to be compliant by March 6th, 2024. 

So, we can expect more of these smaller-scale updates in the coming months to 
both Windows 10 and Windows 11 . I'm pleased to see Microsoft continuing the 
effort to keep Windows 10 updated, considering many people are still quite 
hesitant to jump ship to Windows 11. 

KB5034203 is an optional preview update at the moment, so youll have to 
install it manually if youd like to check these features out yourself right 
now. Head over to the Update and Security section of your setting and click 
the Windows Update tab. There youll see a list of optional updates available 
and a link to download and install the update. Enjoy! You might also like... 
Windows 11 24H2 update rumored to arrive in September, ushering in huge 
changes for the OS Sorry Microsoft, it'll take more than a new Copilot button 
to save Windows 11 Windows 11 remains an unloved OS  but why won't people 
upgrade?



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-10-gets-a-fresh-lock-scree
n-weather-widget-and-bug-fixes-in-new-update


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