It’s been a while since Microsoft last released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build to the Dev Channel, and with the weekend looming you’d be forgiven for thinking there might be an even longer wait ahead.
Feb 12, 2021 13:37 EST
A new build is out for the Dev Channel after quite a long break. Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21313 (RS PRERELEASE) is now available for Insiders in the Dev Channel. However, Microsoft s Windows development team wrote that today s build will not be offered to ARM64 devices due to an app compatibility issue. We hope to flight to ARM64 devices with the next flight once the issue is fixed, the company added.
Here is everything that is new with Windows 10 Build 21313
Expanding news and interests to more languages and markets
We’ve heard your feedback! Today we’re excited to announce that we’re expanding the news and interests experience on the taskbar to a broader set of international languages and markets. Previously, the experience was only available in United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and India. This now means that the news content, weather forecasts, sports and finance updates will be based on your location anywhere in the
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Skype for Android
Microsoft has just released Skype 8.68, and this time the software giant has focused on improvements for both desktop and mobile users.
Many people are still wondering why Skype is still around given how much effort Microsoft puts into Microsoft Teams, but on the other hand, the company has already said on several occasions that this service is here to stay no matter what.
And what’s more, some Skype capabilities have recently been bundled with Windows 10 at OS level, as the Meet Now feature allows users to start an audio or video call without the need for an account.
Restart your computer.
After you complete the steps, the button to create and join a video chat will no longer be available in the taskbar s notification area.
In the case that you want to revert the changes, you can use the same instructions, but on
step No. 5, make sure to select the
Not configured option.
How to disable Meet Now with Registry
If you use the Home edition of Windows 10, you can still disable the taskbar video chat integration by editing the Registry.
Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you do not complete the task correctly. It is recommended to make a full backup of the device before proceeding.
Default apps.
Under the Choose default apps section, click the current web browser and select a supported application (Edge or Chrome).
Source: Windows Central
How to start video chat with Meet Now on Windows 10
To create a Meet Now meeting from the taskbar, use these steps:
Click the
Click the
Source: Windows Central
Click the
Source: Windows Central
Quick tip: You can also click the
Share invite button to find other options to send the link to other people. Also, note that anyone with the link can join the conversation.
Send the link via social media, email, or text to the person you are trying to contact.