Microsoft was hit hard by its previous OS, Windows 8, when it decided to swing for the fence with a new OS update. However, the previous Windows 10 update has been good. So far, we have seen a lot of tips and tricks that can do wonders for those running Windows 8.
Flexibility
If there was one thing that inspired people with Windows 8 it was the fact that it was not easy to use naturally, and it was not a very flexible operating system.
So far, early testing of the beta version of Windows 10 has given us some great tweaks and a few tricks. Most of it involves logging into another source file system and adding a few new lines of code, but it’s easy enough and the restoration of what you can do can be amazing.
In line with those lines, Windows 10 seems to have done an excellent job of making it easier to navigate under the hood by being able to easily change the built-in feature settings. For example, you can customize your desktop mode by sticking to the traditional look and sound or enable “tablet mode”. Additionally, you can also expand the start menu to full screen and customize your heart’s content.
Visible Desktops
While moving open applications to various desks is nothing new, Windows 10 has made great strides in making it even easier to move objects around certain areas to your visual tables.
While you can still use Windows Key + Tab, or Alt + Tab to navigate between open applications on all your desktops – now all you have to do is right click on the program you would like to move and choose where you want to go.
New keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts make life much easier for us who spend most of our time in front of a computer screen. Windows 10 has added all sorts of new clean tricks to get things done by pressing a button or two.
These new shortcuts are redirected to Windows 10 and allow for integration of features such as viewing functionality, switching to recent windows, merging windows together, creating a new visual desktop, closing the virtual desktop, switching between virtual desktops, and much more.
Scheduled restart
Lack of such troublesome system updates will interfere with your workflow or be able to use your system before installing, or completing the installation – which often requires a long restart (in most cases).
The only thing you have to do to take advantage of this time is better than ever a new feature to open settings with the start menu, go to Updates and Recovery> Windows Update and voila – choose a custom reset time.
GodMode
With great power comes a great burden.
Why Microsoft removed GodMode from the beginning is more than our little human brain, but a popular feature makes its return to winning Windows 10.
This feature was a hidden base for Windows power users back then and creating this hidden gem will display a user menu that includes all of your system settings and configuration options under one roof, or folder – whatever.
To work all you have to do is create a new folder and rename it:
GodMode. {ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Yes, you should enter a time after “GodMode”.
Now, the OS is gaining momentum to support the unique needs of remote employees.
Home Workplace
The Windows 10 Spring update is very focused on remote job information. New features include:
- Windows Hello Multicamera support, which allows users to use high-quality external cameras as their default setting.
- Windows Hello, the PC sign-in application, is being updated to provide more secure and faster sign-in.
- Instant opening times for documents and requests to improve the efficiency of remote processes.
- Advances in Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Device Management (DM) to facilitate device management, monitoring and performance.
These additional benefits will give users seamless access to resources, great collaboration capabilities, and a more secure mobile environment. Users who have not updated their OS will continue to receive 20H2 updates until Windows moves everything to 21H1 in the weeks following its release. It is important to note that Windows 7 is no longer receiving updates, so the next time you update your PC, it will be Windows 10.
Mobile Device Management
The new Windows update eases the updating process for IT administrators to keep Windows 10 and helps in keeping the devices up to date with the latest security features. Windows 10 allows your IT team to manage offer updates and check for changes to the device set before updating to your entire organization. They can also choose what updates the devices offer to their organization, such as laptops and computers, and use them in waves. Successful renewal:
- Make sure your device has at least 10 GB of free space.
- Charge your devices regularly. Updates will happen automatically if you leave the device connected overnight, except for active hours.
- At the very least, use your devices for two hours, continuously, at least 6 hours a month.
Microsoft will continue to build on these updates in the fall, with changes made to improve and refresh the remote work experience. They have ridiculed the following releases:
- “Post update experience” where Windows will send a pop-up box explaining the new updates
- Stories and interests are pinned to the taskbar
- Default location changes
- Launch app notifications
- List of emoji added
- Cortana file capability
