New build now available for insiders in the Fast ring

Aug 8, 2019 07:12 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 18956 for Windows insiders enrolled in the Fast ring.

This new build comes with a series of welcome improvements, including a redesigned Network Status page in Settings. This refreshed look provides a quick look at active connections and data usage, a feature that comes in handy especially when trying to configure bandwidth limits.

“We now show all available connection interfaces on the Status page, so you can quickly see what is connected and view and change properties as needed. If you have multiple connections, only one will be used for internet connectivity at a time, and that one is still shown in the Status diagram at the top of the page,” Dona Sarkar, chief of the Windows Insider program, explains in the release notes of this build.

Revamped Calculator

Additionally, Windows insiders are now provided with the notification updates that were announced recently and which include a direct link to notification settings in the Action Center, a checkbox to mute the sound of notifications, and a settings icon in an incoming notification to adjust its settings.

The Calculator app is also getting an overhaul based on improvements that were announced a few days ago and which include the ability to run the app always on top. There’s also a mini mode for the Calculator.

The overhauled Cortana is being pushed to more insiders whose computers are configured to use English in the US region.

“We’re increasing the rollout of the new Cortana experience to now be available for 50% of the Insiders using English (United States). You may need to reboot before you see the change on your PC. Looking for something to try once it appears for you? Try “What’s the weather?” or “Tell me a joke” to get started,” Dona Sarkar explains.

As it’s the case of other builds, several other changes and known issues are included in the release notes, and you can find all of them in the box after the jump.

Windows 10 Build 18956