Every time a developer wants to launch an application on the market, before officially launching it, it enters the beta phase, a phase in which some users test the application to verify that it is working correctly. Beta versions of the same application may have several, depending on the number of malfunctions or errors found. But not only does it happen with applications, it is also common in operating systems. For a couple of years, Apple opened to users the possibility of testing the betas of both iOS and macOS, thus expanding the feedback instead of limiting its use only to developers. But he's not the only one.
Months before the launch of Windows 10, in October 2014 and in a limited way, Microosoft launched a system of public betas in which users can install the latest betas of Windows 10, in order to contribute to its development. This program is called Windows Insider, a program that, according to the latest figures offered by the Redmond giant, has reached 10 million users. Windows Insider was the company's first public beta program for Windows, but seen its success, over time It has been extended to the mobile version of Windows 10, the Office suite, Skype and Xbox.
Many are Windows Insider users who want to experience first-hand all the news that future versions of Windows will bring us, users who are aware that the operation of each build released by the company may offer malfunctions, crashes and others, as it is not a final version. If you regularly use your PC to work, it is not advisable to use the betas, mainly because of the stability it offers us, although in most cases, performance and operation problems are counted on the fingers of one hand.
To activate and be part of the program, we just have to go to Windows settings> Updates and Security. In this section we go to Windows Update and click on Advanced Options. Then click on OGet Insider Preview builds.