PC hardware is nice, but it’s not much use without innovative software. Beyond that, there’s Windows 10X, which will be a simplified flavor of Windows intended to go head-to-head with Google’s Chrome OS, which has largely taken over the education PC market. This feature is rolling out separately and works on 'Devices running Windows 10, version 1909 (and later) who have installed the May 2021 Windows monthly update (or later) will be included in this phased rollout,' according to a Microsoft support Page (Opens in a new window).įor more groundbreaking Windows releases, we can look ahead to an interface redesign in the 21H2 release, dubbed Sun Valley, which features rounded windows, a redesigned Start menu, a new app store and updated taskbar icons. It can show customizable content like local weather, news, stocks, and sports info in a pleasing presentation. News and Interests is a widget that pops up from an icon in the taskbar.

It’s worth noting that we’ll be getting a more noticeable update to the Windows 10 interface that’s not part of the Windows Update. News and Interests Taskbar Widget on Separate Track (Thanks to ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley for pointing me to the earnings call transcript.) That’s a huge gain from March 2020, when users topped 1 billion. Windows 10 now has more than 1.3 billion monthly active devices,' he said. “People are turning to Windows PCs more than ever to stay connected, productive, and secure. Though this stat didn’t appear in Microsoft’s official Q3 earnings report, Nadella made note of it (Opens in a new window) in his remarks during the earnings call. The rollout comes as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Windows 10 is now running on 1.3 billion active devices. The only explicitly new features are the ability to choose whether you want to use a built-in webcam or an add-on one for Windows Hello face authentication performance boosts for the Windows Defender Application Guard security feature and performance improvements to group policy services for remote work. It’s basically a tightening-up update, meaning it delivers performance, compatibility, and security improvements. In spite of the naming fanfare, the new Windows version is devoid of flashy new features. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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