Windows 10 Latest Insider Build 19536 Brings Optional Updates

Microsoft is working to give Windows ten users more control over the mode Windows updates work. Announced with the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19536, the tech behemothic volition now let you cull optional updates.

"When optional updates are detected, they will be listed nether Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View optional updates.", wrote Brandon LeBlanc, Senior Plan Manager of Windows Insider Plan in a web log post.

In example y'all're wondering what optional updates are, they are mostly drivers and monthly non-security updates aimed to improve the user feel. In brusque, optional updates could help you troubleshoot your Windows PC amend.

This way, you no longer need third-political party software to keep rail of driver updates. Also, you won't have to become through the hassle of browsing the Device Manager to find a specific driver update. Neat improver, isn't it?

Other changes introduced with the latest Windows x Insider Preview Build 19536 includes an updated Korean IME, Family group setup to permit users manage the device to be used by others in the family, and updates to Your Phone app. Cheque out the entire changelog of the build here.

While Microsoft has not officially confirmed even so, we could expect the company to scroll out optional updates feature with the next major update Windows 10 2004, which will exist rolling out next year.

Yep, Microsoft has officially confirmed the version number of the next major update. In case you lot're unaware, the upcoming Windows ten build was referenced as 20H1 by the Redmond giant till now. Windows web log mentions that the visitor has called to employ 2004 as the version to avoid defoliation and misinterpretations to its older products similar Windows Server 2003.