Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18995 Releases: Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Improvements
Microsoft has introduced Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18995 for users involved in the Fast ring to bring some feature fix improvements. Recent fixes and improvements are mainly focused on the WSL2 subsystem and Your Phone app, and Microsoft is also improving its security mode login.
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Windows Hello PIN in Safe mode
Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers to help you troubleshoot problems on your PC. If a problem doesn’t happen in Safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren’t causing the issue. Read more about Safe mode.
With the latest flight, we’re taking another step forward in our Passwordless journey by adding Windows Hello PIN sign-in support to Safe mode, so that you no longer have rely on your password when troubleshooting your device.
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Improvements
See the WSL release notes for the newest improvements in the latest Insider Preview builds.
Your Phone app–multiple new features rolling out to all users
We’re pleased to announce that Link to Windows feature, which seamlessly connects your phone to your Windows 10 PC, is rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G, and Fold devices in select global markets. With Link to Windows natively integrated into your device, it’s simple and convenient to send messages, manage notifications, sync photos, and mirror your phone on your PC.
Phone screen, which allows you to access your Android phone’s apps right from your PC while using your keyboard and mouse or touch screen, is also rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G, and Fold devices in select global markets. You can try out multi-touch gestures such as pinch to zoom, rotate, or swipe from your PC’s touchscreen while using Phone screen. If you have one of these devices, give it a try. This is a gradual rollout, so stay tuned for more to come on additional markets and devices.
Battery level indicator & phone’s home screen wallpaper
In addition to Phone screen and Link to Windows expansion, two additional features are rolling out to all users–battery indicator, which will provide quick access to your phone’s battery levels right in the app without needing to check your device, and Your Phone icon within the app, which will show your current static home screen wallpaper for a personal touch.
