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Cloud clipboard: history and synchronization

Redstone 5 has received powerful new features for working with the clipboard. You can access the buffer history by pressing the Windows + V combination. Optionally, you can enable clipboard synchronization between devices associated with your Microsoft account. Manual synchronization of individual entries in the buffer pop-up window is also available in order to prevent the synchronization of confidential data, in particular passwords and bank card details.

In the future, Microsoft will add cloud clipboard support to the SwiftKey keyboard for Android and iOS mobile devices. This way, you can copy and paste data on smartphones, tablets and Windows computers.

Your Phone app for Android and iPhone users

Windows 10 (version 1809) now includes the Your Phone app, which adds smartphone integration to the desktop operating system and makes it easier to set up interactions with mobile devices.

For users Android devices under Android control 7.0 and above, the Your Phone app will provide instant access from your computer to photos taken on your smartphone or tablet. In the future, Microsoft plans to add notification synchronization and text messages from an Android smartphone.

iPhone users receive fewer features due to limitations of the Apple platform. However, the Continue on PC feature will be available for both iPhone and iPhone users. Android users. This feature allows you to send a web page directly to your computer for further work. Given that using Edge, you can continue reading articles, watching videos or surfing the web on the big screen.

Dark theme for Explorer

Windows Explorer has received support for the Windows 10 dark theme, which is enabled in the Settings > Personalization > Colors menu.

Microsoft added dark theme for the context menu (right-click menu) of Windows Explorer, including the context menu on the desktop. The Open and Save dialog boxes also now support a dark theme.

SwiftKey on Windows 10

Microsoft acquired the SwiftKey keyboard project in 2016. This keyboard still available for installation on Android smartphones and iPhone, iPad tablets, and now it will appear in Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809).

The built-in touch keyboard will now be based on SwiftKey technologies. On this moment it is available in English (US and UK), French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil) and Russian.

Microsoft says SwiftKey will provide more accurate automatic adjustments and text prediction by learning a user's writing style. Input using gestures (swipe) will also be supported.

Search preview

The Start menu search feature now supports previewing results. As you type a search query, Windows will show a preview pane with more information about the results.

For example, if the Start menu decides that for your request optimal solution If you search on the Internet, you will see results in the Bing search engine. If you are trying to find an application installed on your computer, you will see various options, such as “Pin to Start Screen”. You will also be able to see a preview of a specific document if its title matches your request.

Additionally, Microsoft has blocked the ability to disable web search on the Start screen using group policies.

New screenshot tool

Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) received new tool for working with screenshots called “Screen Sketch”. You can use it to take a screenshot of a specific area of ​​the screen, an individual window, or the entire screen. After you have taken a screenshot, you can edit it: add annotations and various graphic elements, such as arrows or highlighting.

You can open the Screen Sketch app Windows combination+ Shift + S . A new option has been added to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard that allows you to bring up a new tool when you press the PrtSc (Print Screen) key.

If you try to launch the old Snipping Tool, you will be warned that it will be removed in a future update. Microsoft plans to remove Snipping Tools in Redstone 5, but perhaps the old tool will be retained until the release of Windows 10 19H1.

Major Microsoft Edge update

Microsoft has paid a lot of attention to improvements Microsoft Edge. The main menu “...” and the settings page have received an updated design. The new menu contains typical commands such as “ New inset” and “New Window” received large buttons. The new settings page is divided into categories, making it easier to find the setting you need.

Edge now has an option to control automatic playback of multimedia content (Settings > Advanced options). The user decides which sites can automatically play videos. By default, it is set to Allow, which allows the site to play videos when the user views the tab. The “Limit” option blocks sound playback when automatic start video, and if you select “Block” it will be prohibited auto play video until the user manually launches the media content.

Users can now configure video and audio playback permissions for a specific site in the Website Permissions section of the Website Identity panel. Click the lock icon on the left side of the address bar and select "Manage permissions"

In the interface Edge browser Several other useful features have appeared. When you right-click on the Edge icon on the taskbar or in the start menu, a list of the most popular sites opens. The user can now assign tags to groups of sites for delayed viewing. New context menu options are available in the downloads panel: “Show in folder” and “Copy link”.

Edge has support for FIDO U2F security keys for web authentication, as well as other hardware authentication for authorization on sites. In the future, these tools will be able to completely replace passwords.

Edge has received more updated UI elements in the Fluent Design style, such as tab bars now supporting the effect of depth. If you use Edge as your default PDF viewer, you'll see new icon For PDF files V Windows Explorer. PDF documents have a new designation, replacing the blue Edge logo with a red PDF logo.

Added a new dictionary feature that allows you to view word meanings while reading a page or PDF document. Select a word and see its description in the pop-up window just above. You can listen to the correct pronunciation of a word or view detailed information about its meaning.

Microsoft Edge gets enhanced Learning Tools in Reading View, including additional themes with the ability to change highlight color individual areas text and the Line Focus feature to improve concentration when reading an article by highlighting sets of one, three or five lines.

Panel for working with PDF documents also received a portion of improvements. The panel now shows text descriptions for icons for better understanding various functions. New options have been added to the panel, such as “Add notes”. The PDF toolbar can now be pinned to the top of your document for quick access to the tools you need. If you wish, you can unpin the panel - then it will automatically collapse, and to show it again on the screen, just move the cursor to the upper area.

Finally, Edge has received a new “Beta” logo for test builds of Windows 10, which will help differentiate stable versions browser from test ones.

HDR display settings

There's a new Windows HD Color Settings page in Display Settings (Settings > System > Display). The new option is designed for devices that can display High Dynamic Range (HDR) content with support for Wide Color Gamut (WCG) technology. These features are increasingly supported by modern 4K monitors.

The page shows system capabilities for outputting HDR content and contains HDR and WCG display settings for supported systems.

These features will only work if you are using a compatible display.

Mobile network improvements

With Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809), Microsoft is moving to a new, more robust network driver model on an updated framework. This change should improve mobile reliability network connection(LTE) for computers that support mobile networks: using the built-in network interface or USB modem.

Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Data Usage to view the amount of traffic consumed while roaming.

Hidden window borders in Acrylic style

Microsoft has changed the display of window borders in Windows 10. Instead of colored borders, you'll see smaller gray borders that effectively disappear into the shadow of each window. However, users can re-enable colored window borders if they want more color.

Visual changes to the operating system interface are carried out within the framework of the “Fluent Design” graphic concept, which is gradually being introduced into Windows 10, starting with Fall Creators Update. In version 1809, you'll see more Acrylic-style system elements, particularly in the Windows Security app, in the Timeline, and in the Sets tab bar.

Mail app will ignore default browser

Microsoft is testing a change that will force the Mail app to open links in Microsoft Edge, regardless of the default browser.

This is part of a larger trend towards integrating Edge into Windows everywhere. For example, links you click in search suggestions on the Start screen always open in Edge. You can use third-party software to bypass Microsoft restrictions.

Windows Defender becomes the Windows Security app

Windows Defender Security Center has been renamed to Windows Security. In the “Protection against viruses and threats” section, a new section “Current threats” has appeared, which shows all potentially dangerous objects that require some kind of action.

In Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings, the user can enable the “Block suspicious activity” option, which enables protection against attacks and exploits using Windows Defender Exploit Guard.

Windows Defender Application Guard, which is used to run Edge sessions isolated from the main system, has received new interface in the Windows Security app. Independent users will be able to self-install (Windows Security > Manage apps/browser > Install Windows Defender Application Guard) and configure Windows Defender Application Guard settings without having to change registry settings. Users of devices controlled by organization group policies will be able to view configurations protective component, which were installed by administrators to better understand the behavior of Windows Defender Application Guard.

If you've been using Controlled Folder Access to protect your files against ransomware, it's now easier to allow recently blocked apps to access your files. If the app has been blocked, go to Virus & Threat Protection and open the Manage Ransomware Protection link under the Ransomware Protection heading. In the “Controlled Folder Access” section, click the “Allow an application through Controlled Folder Access” link and select “Add an Allowed Application” to add the required application.

Added a new page that shows another installed antivirus, antivirus scanner, firewall, or other security application on your device. Go to Windows Security > Settings > Provider Management. On the new page, the user will be able to open the corresponding application or view information about problems.

Installing fonts without administrator rights

In older versions of Windows, installing fonts required administrator rights and they were installed for all users on the system. In Redstone 5, Microsoft has improved this behavior and made it possible for all users to install fonts. Simply right-click on the font file and select “Install” to install the font only for the current user or “Install for all users” to globally install the font for the entire system. Only in the second case will administrator rights be required.

Power consumption information in Task Manager

In the Task Manager, the Processes tab has two new columns that show an estimate of the power consumption of individual applications and processes, taking into account the load on the processor, graphics subsystem and disks.

The “Power Consumption” column shows the instantaneous energy consumption of applications and services, and the “Power Consumption Trend” column shows the average consumption over 2 minutes. The user can sort by these columns to identify the most energy-intensive processes in the system.

Enlarge text

Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) allows you to increase text size throughout the system (Start Menu, Explorer, Settings, etc.) and in UWP and win32 applications without changing the system zoom level.

To adjust the font size, go to Settings > Accessibility > Display and use the “Increase size of all elements” scroll bar.

Windows will predict the best time to reboot

Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) will now use technologies machine learning to prevent your computer from restarting while you are using the system.

Earlier versions of Windows 10 also did not reboot to complete the update installation if you were using your computer. However, as soon as you left for a cup of coffee, Windows could assume that you had logged off and caused the system to restart.

Machine learning technologies are now used to predict the correct reboot time. Windows 10 will be able to detect when you are actively using your PC. In other words, the system will be able to predict whether you left workplace for a couple of minutes or actually finished the job.

This is a very useful feature, but you can prevent your PC from restarting by using the Active Clock feature. This function allows you to configure the interval of active working hours up to 18 hours a day. Windows will try to restart your PC at other times than these hours. However, even at other times, Windows 10 will be more intelligent in choosing when to reboot.

Game Bar Improvements

The game panel that received new design with the release of April 2018 Update, now includes some new features. The user can now change the default audio output device, as well as mute or adjust the volume in games and applications.

Performance visualization functions have been added, now you can view frame rate, processor consumption, video memory and RAM consumption while playing.

A “Dedicated Resources” option has been added to the game panel, which should improve game process on desktop computers. PC gamers with a lot of background processes on the system should notice a performance boost.

Microsoft has made it easier to access game panel. Now the panel can be opened at any time from the Start menu or using the combination Win + G.

Updated wireless screen projection control

When casting your screen to wireless projectors, you will now see a new panel at the top of the screen - the same as when using Remote Desktop. This panel shows the name of the connected device and allows you to quickly connect and disconnect from it.

Windows offers several operating modes when connected to wireless projector. Game mode will keep screen lag to a minimum, Video mode will increase it for smoother playback, and Productivity mode will balance lag times for responsive text input and minimize graphic artifacts.

New emoticons

Unicode 11 includes 157 new emoji that will be available in Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809). Press Windows +. to launch the emoji panel to check out new characters, from superheroes to teddy bears.

Major Skype update for Windows 10

The Skype application for Windows has received a major update: new calling functions have been added, the ability to flexibly configure interlocutors in group calls, a screenshot function has been added, the screen image transfer function has been simplified, the contacts panel has been updated, the ability to select a custom color and theme has been added, and the gallery has been improved multimedia files, notification panel and mentions feature.

Expanded support for line breaks in Notepad

The Notepad app in Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) now supports Unix/Linux (LF) and Macintosh (CR) string translation. This will allow users and developers to copy text from other platforms and paste it into Notepad while maintaining the original formatting.

You can edit these files and save them, and Notepad will automatically use the appropriate line breaks as in the original document. Notepad will still save translated files Windows strings(CRLF). In the status panel, you can enable the display of information about the interrupt style of the current document.

Numerous Notepad improvements

Notepad in Windows 10 received a large number of improvements. Added a Text Wrap option to Find/Replace, which will allow you to search or replace the entire document without having to place the cursor at the top or bottom of the document.

Notepad implements text scaling. Added a new menu View > Scale to change the zoom factor. In addition, you can use the hotkeys Ctrl + Plus and Ctrl + Minus or the mouse wheel while holding down the Ctrl key. The combination Ctrl + 0 allows you to restore standard level scaling.

Other useful features include displaying the row and column number when text wrapping is enabled. Additionally, the status bar is now displayed by default. It can be disabled in the View menu. The combination Ctrl + Backspace allows you to delete the previous word. Microsoft has improved Notepad's performance when opening large files.

Added search function in Bing search engine. Select the text and press Ctrl+B or select Edit > Find in Bing.

Support for copy and paste hotkeys in Bash

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) allows you to run Bash and other command environments Linux strings on the base Ubuntu distributions, Fedora, openSUSE and Debian on Windows. In Redstone 5, Microsoft listened to users and decided to add a long-awaited feature to Bash - support for copy and paste hotkeys.

Right-click on the window's title bar and select Properties to select the option that allows the Ctrl + Shift + C and Ctrl + Shift + V hotkeys to copy and paste, respectively.

These shortcuts will be available in all console environments, but will be especially useful in the Linux shell, where the familiar Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V are reserved for other functions and are not associated with copying and pasting.

Launching the Linux Shell in Explorer

You can now run Linux shell from any folder in Explorer. Hold down the Shift key and bring up the context menu with the right mouse button. You will see the “Open Linux shell here” option next to the “Open Powershell window here” option.

Diagnostic Viewer improvements

Microsoft first introduced the diagnostic data viewer in Windows 10 April 2018 Update. The tool must be installed separately from the Microsoft Store; it shows what diagnostic and telemetry data is sent to Microsoft servers.

In Redstone 5, the Diagnostic Data Viewer now shows “Problem Reports”. These reports are generated when applications crash or other errors occur. This data is provided to Microsoft and application developers useful information, which will help resolve the error. The user will be able to view information about the time the report was created and sent, as well as the name of the program that caused the problem.

In addition, the Diagnostic Data Viewer has received several additional filtering options to help sort diagnostic information.

Simplified setup as a digital signage

Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) now adds a simplified page for setting up restricted access (Settings > search for "Assigned access" > "Kiosk setup").

This page allows device administrators to configure a PC as a terminal or digital signage. Additionally, Edge now supports limited access, allowing administrators to create custom viewing experiences designed for terminals: digital or interactive signage, two modes public viewing or normal mode.

Useful features and other changes

  • Bluetooth device charge level in the Settings app: In Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, you can now check the battery percentage of your Bluetooth devices. You'll also see notifications if your battery level gets low.
  • Privacy Notices: The user will now receive a notification if microphone access has been blocked for the first time according to current settings privacy. If desired, you can revise your privacy settings.
  • Focus Improvements: The feature will now be automatically enabled to reduce startup interruptions full screen games. Previously, only DirectX games were supported.
  • Adjusting video by light level. Added new parameter“Adjust videos based on light level” in Settings > Applications > Video playback. It is designed to improve image clarity when you are in a very bright environment. For this feature to work, your device must have a light sensor installed.
  • Memory Sense improvements: Windows can now automatically delete OneDrive “files on demand” that were previously opened to save disk space. When you try to open them again, they will be downloaded from the cloud server. To enable this behavior, go to Settings > System > Device Storage and turn on “Storage Sense,” then select the “Change automatic cleanup settings” option and choose when you want to delete OneDrive files.
  • Disk Cleanup will be removed from Windows 10. The classic Disk Cleanup utility will be removed from the operating system. Microsoft can remove the tool at any time, but for now it is still integrated into Windows 10. All the functions of the old utility will be available in the “Free up space now” section of the Settings application.
  • Sound settings: appears on the Sound Options screen new link“Device Properties”, designed to rename audio input and output devices and select surround sound settings.
  • Editing HEIF graphic files: You can now rotate HEIF images and edit their metadata in Windows Explorer after installation necessary components from the Microsoft Store. Simply right-click on the image and then select the “Rotate Left” or “Rotate Right” options. Metadata can be edited in the Details tab of the Properties dialog box.
  • Safe removal external video cards: Redstone 5 introduces a secure way to disable external graphics cards connected via Thunderbolt 3. A secure way to remove external GPUs allows you to see what applications are running on the external GPU, so you can safely disable it, preventing data loss during disconnection.
  • Settings after update: After installing the update you will now see new screen Settings, which introduces you to new features in Windows and shows you the options you can customize.
  • Regional preferences: Go to Settings > Time & Language > Region and override the region-specific display formats: Calendar, First Day of Week, Date, Time and Currency.
  • Localized Interface Packs– Packages from the Microsoft Store can be installed in Settings > Time & Language > Language. Select the “Add language” link Windows interface with Localized Interface Pack” to download the appropriate package from the Microsoft Store.
  • Search in Calendar: You can now search by events in the Calendar app. The search feature only works with Outlook, Hotmail, Live and Office 365 accounts and does not support Exchange Server, Gmail, Yahoo or other IMAP calendars.
  • Handwriting improvements. The built-in handwriting panel will now automatically be used by default for digital pen input in modern UWP apps. Just select the text area like search bar, and the panel for entering and recognizing handwritten text will open. You can edit what you have written using simple and intuitive gestures. The panel will remain available on the touch keyboard.
  • TypingInsights: Microsoft uses technology artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve productivity through automated corrections spelling errors, word predictions and clues. Detailed information is available in Settings > Devices > Input > View Typing Insights.
  • Magnifier improvements: Added options to Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier to center the mouse cursor on the screen. Added new zoom levels - 5% and 10%.
  • Narrator improvements: Narrator has an improved keyboard layout that is familiar to screen reader users. The tool has received many new functions, in particular the search function - if the screen reader has the requested word or phrase in its field of view, it will go to that fragment.
  • Narrator Guide: Narrator now launches with a new usage guide designed to familiarize you with basic features.
  • Mixed Reality Enhancements: Microsoft has implemented numerous improvements to the virtual reality platform. In particular, the ability to simultaneously stream audio to both the headset and PC speakers has been added. The new Flashlight feature allows you to peer into your physical environment without removing your glasses or helmet. Switch to real world You can use the Start menu, a hotkey, or a voice command.

New features for power users, developers and system administrators

  • Linux Process Firewall: Windows Firewall now supports processes Windows subsystems for Linux (Windows Subsystem for Linux, WSL). For example, when starting an SSH server or web server, the system firewall will ask for confirmation to open the port for external connections.
  • Protected processes for third-party antiviruses: Windows Security Center (WSC) now requires third-party antivirus programs to run as a protected process on the system in order to register itself. Protected processes allow only safe code to be loaded and are better protected from attacks, improving overall system security.
  • Autocomplete in Registry Editor. The Registry Editor now has a drop-down menu that appears as you enter the path and offers prompts for faster completion. You can now use Ctrl + Backspace to delete the last “word” (Ctrl + Delete will delete the next word).
  • Memory consumption data in Task Manager. The Memory column in the Processes tab of Task Manager no longer shows the memory used by suspended UWP processes. Microsoft hopes that this change will more accurately reflect the memory used by suspended UWP processes, which can be reclaimed by the system if necessary. Columns new and old memory will be available on the “Details” tab.
  • Improvements for Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG): The WDAG feature allows Pro and Enterprise users to run Edge in a secure container. System administrators can apply a Group Policy setting that allows a user of a secure copy of Edge to upload files to the host system.
  • Installing Microsoft WebDriver: specialized Microsoft WebDriver software is used to test sites in Microsoft Edge. The toolkit can now be installed using the feature-on-demand system. The component is automatically enabled when developer mode is enabled.
  • Installing RSAT: Remote Server Administration Tools will be available for installation as an on-demand feature. This toolkit can be installed from the Settings application - it will receive updates standard means Windows.
  • Biometric authentication on a remote machine. Azure Active Directory and Active Directory users using Windows Hello for Business can now use a biometric authentication method for remote desktop authentication.
  • New group policies for Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge has new group policies and MDM settings available to system administrators. New policies allow you to configure full screen mode, printing, saving browsing history, home button, and bypassing security certificate errors.
  • Web login for Windows 10. Previously, logins used IDs federated with ADFS or other providers that supported the WS-Fed protocol. Now implemented new way PC login called “Web Login”. Web Login allows you to log in to Windows system for third party providers not affiliated with ADFS (such as SAML).
  • Quickly sign in to a shared Windows 10 computer. If you use shared computer mode in your workspace, logging into your account will now be much faster. IN new build a “Quick Login” option has appeared, which allows you to almost instantly log in to the general Windows computer 10.

There are also rumors that the October 2018 Update (version 1809) will allow any Windows 10 user to switch to Windows mode 10 S, but this feature has not yet been implemented in test versions.

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You've probably already heard that Windows 10 Creators Update is officially coming out today. In this article, we decided to be one step ahead and tell you about new features for system administrators in the next Windows 10 update (1703).

Configuration

Windows Configuration Designer

Previously this component was called Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer, ICD and was used to create provisioning packages. In this version it received a new name Windows Configuration Designer. In previous versions of Windows, it can be installed as part of the Deployment Toolkit and Windows ratings ADK.

To make it easier to create provisioning packages in Windows Configuration Designer, Windows 10 version 1703 includes a number of new wizards.

In both versions of the wizard - for desktop computers and kiosks - it is possible to remove pre-installed software using the CleanPC configuration service provider.

Bulk connection to Azure Active Directory

New wizards included in Windows Configuration Designer let you create provisioning packages to join devices to Azure Active Directory. Bulk connection to Azure Active Directory is available in wizards for desktop, mobile, kiosk, and Surface Hub devices.

Windows Spotlight

New group policies and mobile device management (MDM) settings have been added:

Structure of the Start menu, Start screen, and taskbar

Surely you know that businesses can change the appearance of the Start menu, home screen and taskbar on computers running Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions. In version 1703, these modifications can also be applied to the Pro edition.

Previously, a custom taskbar could only be deployed using Group Policies or provisioning packages. IN new version support for custom panels has arrived in mobile device management (MDM).

Attack Detection

Key improvements in attack detection include:

Other improvements

The following improvements have also been added:
  • SD card encryption;
  • remotely reset Azure Active Directory account PINs;
  • archiving SMS text messages;
  • Wi-Fi Direct control;
  • Continuum display control;
  • individually turning off the monitor or phone screen when inactive;
  • individual definition of screen timeout;
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We are pleased to announce that today users around the world will begin receiving free update Windows 10 Creators Update.

We believe that each of us in our souls creative person, and creativity is our integral feature. Whoever you are, Windows 10 is designed to help you realize your creative potential. In this post, we'll introduce you to the best new features Creators updates Update. Innovations in the Windows 10 Creators Update include 3D technology in Windows 10, built-in video game streaming capabilities, new tab management features and other innovations in Microsoft Edge, and improved protection for your personal data, including the new Microsoft Privacy Control Panel ( Microsoft privacy dashboard).

There are several ways to get the Creators Update. If you already have Windows 10 installed on your PC and have automatic updates enabled, you will receive the update as soon as it is ready. If you are an advanced user and would like to install the update manually, read our guide on how to obtain the Creators Update. Another great way Get the Creators Update - Buy a new PC with Windows 10.

Here's a more detailed list of new features in Windows 10 Creators Update

3D technology in Windows 10

With the Creators Update, 3D technology became available for the first time in Windows 10. It allows every person to experiment, create and share their work in a new dimension. 3D technology helps us communicate ideas and express ourselves and learn faster because it is much more relevant to the world we live in.

In the Creators Update you can enjoy new Paint application 3D, as well as access to the online creative community Remix3D*. The updated Paint 3D allows you to create or modify 3D objects, easily change texture or color, and convert 2D images to 3D. To launch Paint 3D, click .

In our community Remix3D.com you can get inspired, find millions of ready-made objects and share your own. Remix3D.com allows you to connect with other creators, discover new ideas, and provides access to a library of 3D objects that you can edit to your liking and then share with the community.

New Windows features 10 for Gamers: Share your passion for gaming with each other - chat, broadcast, play together

Beam for broadcasting video games

Built into the Creators Update, Beam game streaming technology is the easiest, most interactive way to stream your game on Windows 10. Click Windows keys+ G during gameplay to open Game menu, and you'll see that we've added an icon there to launch Beam - no additional hardware required.

This gives all users the opportunity to showcase their creativity as a streamer. With Beam's low-latency technology, viewers will see your game in less than a second between broadcast and live, allowing the broadcaster to communicate and interact with viewers in near real-time. This technology gives Beam broadcasters the ability to introduce new interactive features such as animation and sound effects, directly into the video stream.

New gaming section in system settings

A new section has appeared in the main system settings Windows Settings - Games, indicated by the Xbox logo. This new option consolidates your Windows 10 settings into one screen. The Creators Update has four customization options: Game menu, DVR for games, Broadcast And Game mode. Game mode can easily be turned on or off for individual games using the panel Game menu.

Game mode

We created Game mode (Game Mode) so you can get a better gaming experience on Windows 10 by using more computer resources. Game mode also works in Win32 and UWP games. To activate Game mode during the game, call Game menu(Windows keys + G) and click on the button Settings to allow current game use Game Mode. The Creators Update is a touchstone for our work on Game mode and improving Windows 10 PC performance for gaming.

Game menu supports more games

With the Windows 10 Creators Update, we continue to expand support for Game menu Windows in full screen mode, we have now added over 80 more of the most popular PC games. You can also manage this feature in the new section Games V ParametersWindows. Find a section Game menu and make sure that the option is selected Display the game menu when playing Microsoft-reviewed games in full screen. A regularly updated list of supported games can be found (at English language). To learn more about all the new gaming features in the Creators Update, head over to Xbox Wire.

Microsoft Edge gets even better with new tab management features, new extensions and reading capabilities

Microsoft Edge is the fastest and most secure browser built for Windows 10, and with the Creators Update, the familiar Microsoft Edge is even faster than Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. It also ensures the longest possible battery life. Now, when you're on the go and have no way to charge your device, you can watch streaming video and stay on the Internet much longer. Microsoft Edge can play videos up to 3 hours longer than Google Chrome and up to 5 hours longer than Mozilla Firefox, allowing you to watch your favorite TV series without stopping or charging your device. Plus, with Microsoft Edge you'll be able to surf the web for up to an hour longer than with using Google Chrome, and almost two hours longer than Mozilla Firefox.**

Tab preview bar: n It's not easy to keep tabs organized, especially if you have many similar tabs open from the same site, with similar titles and icons. The Tabs preview bar will allow you to preview each open tab without having to leave the page. You can move through the list using touch, the mouse wheel, or the touchpad.

Deferred tabs: We've added two new buttons next to tabs in Microsoft Edge to help you quickly manage all your tabs without falling out of your workflow. Function Set aside these tabs allows you to put open tabs aside, giving you the opportunity to return to them later. And in the section Deferred Tabs You can view thumbnails of pages you've shelved and restore an individual tab or collection of pages to pick up where you left off.

Import favorites from other browsers when switching to Microsoft Edge: Just one step to import your favorite pages, search history and other data from your other browser. Use the function Import from another browser on the menu Options to select the browsers from which you want to move data***.

Context menu for Microsoft Edge: Now you can open a new window or New windowInPrivate for Microsoft Edge with help icons on Taskbars. Just right-click or swipe up on the Microsoft Edge icon on Taskbars and select the desired option!

The Creators Update also brings new extensions to Microsoft Edge, including Ebates, Intel TrueKey, Read & Write, Ghostery, and RoboForm*****, among others.

Click the pen or highlighter icon in Create a web note, and you'll see the full range of Windows Ink colors.

What's New in the Windows Store in the Creators Update

We have added to the Store Windows new a digital category called “Books” (US only), which can now be enjoyed alongside games, apps, movies/TV, and music. Now you can discover and read books from your favorite authors in a variety of genres, from science fiction to thrillers, children's books, and more* in the Windows Store.

In the Windows Store, readers will find their favorite books, including New York Times bestsellers and hundreds of thousands of others. We work with leading publishers and partner companies, including Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins Publishers, Hachette Book Group, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and Content Group to bring you the widest selection of great books in the Windows Store. It features books such as George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones, Neil Gaiman's American Gods, James Patterson's Walk the Line, Stephen King's End of Watch, and Tim Ferriss' Tools of Titans*.

When you buy a book from the Windows Store, you can start reading it right away in Microsoft Edge, which supports offline reading without going online. Moreover, in Microsoft Edge, you can easily choose the font size, background, and themes. Integration with Cortana* lets you search the web while you read.

Dolby appAtmosfor Windows 10 now available in the Windows Store

Additionally, Windows 10 users with the Creators Update will be the first to experience Dolby Atmos audio in the Dolby Access app, available today in the Windows Store. In this app, listeners will be able to experience immersive audio by connecting to their Windows 10 device with installed update Creators Update Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, AVR or System home theater via HDMI cable, or just headphones. Check out the app today!

The Creators Update also brings new features to Cortana*, a personal digital assistant.

Enjoy improvements to music, maps and photo apps that run onXbox and Windows Mixed Reality

Built-in features including Photo, Cards, MusicianfGroove And Cinema and TV, use best opportunities Windows 10 to save your ideas and express yourself.

  • Use Windows Ink****, draw on photos and videos in the application Photo to personalize them. Have fun, express yourself, create something new by adding unique details to your photos and videos. .
  • Draw on 2D or 3D maps in the app Cards and personalize them with Windows Ink. Build routes, explaining each turn, measure distances between any objects, add notes and mark places you want to visit. .
  • With the Groove app, you can upload music from your PC to OneDrive to play your own melodies and create a playlist for all your devices at once, including Windows, Xbox, Android, iOS and Sonos devices.
  • Be completely immersed in 360° video viewing, watch all popular films and TV series in 4K or HD quality in the application Cinema and TV*****. You can watch videos from your own collection, or rent or buy popular movies and TV series ad-free to watch at home or on the go on your Windows PC or Xbox. And with the Creators Update, you'll discover new immersive 360-degree video for the first time from our partners including GoPro.com, Sliver.tv and NextVR.*

  • The picture-in-picture feature allows you to keep a small window open on top of all other windows at all times. This will allow you to watch your favorite TV series, chat on Skype, or keep track of music playing, whatever you're working on.

  • Windows can now automatically reduce the amount of blue light emitted from your PC at night using the Night light options. To turn this feature on or off based on sunrise and sunset times or your own schedule, go to Settings > System > Screen.
  • The Creators Update introduces new immersive experiences that blur the line between the physical and digital worlds. With the help of new developer kits (), experts create amazing applications and Windows features Mixed Reality. Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo will begin shipping the world's first devices with Windows support Mixed Reality later this year, with a minimum price of just $299.

Maximum security for all your activities on Window devicess– from visiting websites to checking emails and uploading/downloading files from the cloud

Windows continues to improve security functionality in the Creators Update. The update will provide even more security features to all users for effective protection and quickly respond to threats across all devices and networks.

  • Windows Defender Security Center brings all of your device health and security management features together on one screen. A single control panel allows you to control everything from antivirus, firewall and network protection to assessing the health and performance of your device, managing application and browser security, and managing family safety features. For corporate users at Windows service Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) has a centralized portal, Windows Security Center, first introduced in Anniversary update Update. From there, you can navigate to Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection through the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph, so your system administrator can monitor attacks on network computers and email without interrupting your work.
  • Remote blocking: Windows Hello can use any phone you've paired with your device—iPhone, Android, or Windows Phone—to detect when you walk away from your PC or tablet and automatically lock it as an added security measure and to protect your privacy. This feature works on smartphones, fitness bands and other devices connected to your PC or tablet.
  • We've added new actions and visibility to Windows Defender ATP to help you investigate and respond to network attacks, including memory sensors and enhanced monitoring and remediation capabilities.

Simple privacy settings that let you choose how you interact with Windows

  • Microsoft's new Privacy Dashboard lets you monitor and manage data about your activity across devices. Additionally, the Creators Update changes the way Windows 10 privacy settings are presented.
  • , so that you can choose the ones that are most suitable for you, the number of options for collecting diagnostic data has been reduced from three levels to two: basic and full. Reduced the amount of data collected at the base level.

Skype makes it easy to stay in touch with friends, colleagues and family

The Creators Update brings the best version of Skype ever for Windows PCs. This version of Skype new generation is designed specifically for Windows 10 and includes exclusive features such as Picture in Picture, SMS for Windows Phone and Skype Translator for calls to mobile and landline phones. It's easy to use with hotkeys, a chat search option, and a refreshed look group video conference, thanks to which all interlocutors become even closer. Be productive on your PC and collaborate via Skype - share your screen, photos, videos, documents and files (up to 300 MB). Stay connected with instant video messaging, voice calls, or video, all for free on any device with Skype installed.

The Creators Update begins rolling out worldwide today. To learn more about how to get the Creators Update, click here or visit your Microsoft Store to learn about Creators Update features and find answers to your questions from our knowledgeable and friendly technicians, including a free consultation about your device.

You can also book a free consultation with a Microsoft Store technician by visiting a Microsoft Store near you or at microsoftstore.com/answerdesk.

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*Availability varies by region

It will be much more familiar, although there will still be some major changes.

Those who have previously used Windows 7 will be amazed at the number of changes after the update. But fortunately, at least you won’t have to master the stupid “hot” corners.

Microsoft Account Integration

When setting up Windows 10, the first step is to sign in using your Microsoft account. In the same way, you log into a Mac or iPhone using your account. by Apple, and on a Chromebook or Android smartphone/tablet – with a Google account.

If you sign in with a Microsoft account, many of your settings (including your desktop background) are synced across all computers connected to it. It also provides automatic login Microsoft services, including the OneDrive cloud client integrated into Windows. Additionally, a Microsoft account is required to use some new features like Windows Store(Windows Store).

If you still don’t want to create a Microsoft account, that’s okay - there’s a small link below where you can create a regular local Windows account. If desired, you can then easily turn it into a Microsoft account.

New Start Menu

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Very soon, Windows 10 will receive another “spring” creative update called Spring Creators Update 1803. The operating system is traditionally updated twice a year - in spring and autumn. Unlike regular updates that fix security issues or fix bugs, the Spring Creators Update will add many new features and a fresh look.

You can already download and install the update manually, but it is best to wait for the official release - the launch planned for April 10th had to be temporarily postponed until May in order to make important changes.

Today we'll find out what's new in the Windows 10 Spring Update.

New features in the Windows 10 Spring Update

A lot of work has been done on the spring version of Windows. The design was updated, errors and shortcomings were corrected, new technologies and functions were introduced. The list of all innovations is very large, and today we will get acquainted with only a few of them.

Updated appearance

The first thing you notice is that the new look, called Fluent Design, changes the operating system more and more. Updated Options, Watch, Task bar and many other elements look fresh and interesting.

User activity timeline in Windows 10

The updated operating system has built in the ability to view previously launched applications, open internet pages and modified files, sorted by time. The timeline saves the history of your actions, and now you can quickly resume working with files or return to a page on a site that you visited a month ago. Just click on the icon next to the menu Start or use a combination Win And Tab, and scroll through the activity history to the desired time.

Not everyone liked this innovation. Many people immediately wonder how to disable the user activity bar so that no one can see the history of actions on this computer. This is quite easy to do.

  1. Go to Options by clicking on the gear in the menu Start or keys Win And I on keyboard.
  2. Find the tab Confidentiality, on the left select Action Log.
  3. Turn off Filter activities from accounts.
  4. In chapter Collect information about actions in point Allow Windows to collect information also set the switch to Off.
  5. And if you want to delete the already collected activity history, click Clear V Cleanup log.

Timeline syncs across computers and tablets using the same Microsoft account so you can continue working on things like files office computer at home on a laptop.

Quickly install Windows 10 updates

Installation of updates for Windows will now be carried out largely in the background, and at this moment you will be able to use your computer without restrictions. According to the developers, this will allow in the future to reduce the time of a major update from one and a half hours to thirty minutes.

This is probably one of the most truly useful innovations. For a long time The wait and inability to use the computer during this time has repeatedly forced many to disable the Windows 10 update.

Manage fonts and language packs in Windows 10

Now you can download and install new fonts through the Store Windows applications. And to view or delete a font, you just need to go to the menu Personalization.

Also in the Application Store you can now download the required language pack, which means that they will now be updated more often. You can set the language in Parameters. Select Time and language, and click on the item Region and language.

Convenient pairing of devices via Bluetooth

The new feature makes it easier to connect your computer via Bluetooth protocol. It is enough to switch, for example, a wireless mouse or headphones into pairing mode, and the operating system will automatically detect the device and send a connection request. However, it is worth noting that this function does not work with all Bluetooth devices — new technology Not all manufacturers are implementing it yet.

Near Sharing feature for file sharing

Windows 10 had a Do Not Disturb feature that let you temporarily turn off all notifications. Now it has turned into "Focus Assistant". When running games in full screen mode or displaying the image on another screen, the Do Not Disturb mode will automatically turn on. You can also configure the function to be enabled in specified time or change the priority of notifications. You can configure this function in Parameters. Go to menu System and select .

Finally

This is far from full list all the innovations that await us after the spring update. It's nice to see that Windows 10 is growing and developing, acquiring new features and becoming better. We hope it's updated Windows version 10 You will like it. Just don’t forget to free up a few tens of gigabytes after the update - for this you need