Windows 10 build 17040

Hands-on video review with Windows 10 build 17040

In-depth look at Windows 10 build 17040 new features and enhancements, including Settings app, input, and more.

As part of the Redstone 4 development, Microsoft recently released Windows 10 build 17040 for testers with PCs enrolled in the Fast ring with a lot of fixes and small features, and in this hands-on video review, we take a look at all the improvements.

In this new release, Windows 10 is improving the Settings app with the ability to adjust SDR content brightness on HDR displays, adds a new way to control your activity history using Cortana, Easy of Access tweaks even more, and there a number of improvements in the touch keyboard and handwriting experience, and more.

If you’re not planning to download Windows 10 build 17040, or you simply want to see what’s new and improved, watch this hands-on video highlighting all the new features for the newest test version of Windows 10.

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You can also check the review for Windows 10 build 17035:

What do you think about this Windows 10 update? Tell us in the comments.

About the author

Mauro Huculak is a Windows expert and the Editor-in-Chief who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He is also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 12 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows, software, and related technologies, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 20 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me.