From Windows 10, the operating system has been changed to a service. Instead of releasing a new Windows version every few years, Microsoft continues to update Windows 10 continuously with new improvements and additions. What are the changes? Windows 10: new features in a row.
Windows 10 is different from the previous Windows versions. Variants such as Windows 7 and Windows 8 receive security updates and new functions were added via Service Packs. Windows 10 is continuously updated by Microsoft. With security updates, and especially with major (annual) updates, new components are introduced to the operating system. This way, with Windows 10 you always stay up-to-date with the latest that Microsoft offers. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the new features.
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The Windows 10 of the future
You should not expect a Windows 11 or Windows 12. Still, there are rumors about a Windows 10 Core OS, which can run on simple devices, for example. To get the best impression of the new features and versions of Windows 10, it is best to visit the Windows Insider Program, with which you can try out test versions of Windows 10.
You can read everything about the future of Windows 10 and tips for the Windows Insider program in this article.
New clipboard
Cut and paste in Windows 10 has always been pretty basic, just like the previous versions of Windows. That has changed, Microsoft has adapted the Clipboard of Windows 10, so that you have copy history, for example, but also have multiple options for ctrl-c and ctrl-v. It is even possible to sync your clipboard with other devices, PCs, tablets and smartphones.
Read all about the new Windows 10 Clipboard here.
Smartphone Notifications
Windows 10 works better and better with your smartphone. The new Clipboard has just been discussed, but your notifications can also be synchronized. This way you can immediately see the notifications from your smartphone appear on your PC, without having to pick up your smartphone. That's so handy.
Read here how to sync your smartphone notifications with Windows 10.
Windows 10 Timeline
A handy new feature in Windows 10 is the Timeline. You can use this to find out what you have done. In this Activity History, for example, you can see which documents you have worked on and undo changes. The Timeline settings can be found in the redesigned Windows 10 Settings window.
Here's how to use the Windows 10 Timeline.
Minor changes
Of course, it's not just big changes that change with the Windows 10 updates. In addition to a dark mode, there is now also a light mode for Windows 10, there are new emoji and the search functionality (together with Cortana) has been overhauled.
All innovations of the Windows 10 May update at a glance.
Better updates
Microsoft promised to release a major update for Windows 10 every six months. But the company had to come back to that, because the update schedule turned out to be too much of a good thing. Lots of bugs and update errors caused users to run into problems or even end up with unworkable systems. That's why Microsoft is slowing down by releasing such major updates less regularly.
This changes the Windows 10 update schedule.
More control
As a user you also have more options for the updates. Critical updates will keep coming your way, whether you like it or not. However, Windows 10 Pro users have more control over when updates are allowed to be installed. So-called Feature Updates, ie functional updates, can be postponed (a lot).
This is how you disable the Windows 10 feature updates.
Install Windows 10 update yourself
When Microsoft rolls out new Windows 10 updates, it is sometimes questionable when your PC will finally receive them. But of course you don't have to wait, you can also manually start these updates in a simple way.
This is how you install the latest Windows 10 update manually.
Unfortunately, it also regularly happens that a major Windows 10 update upsets the system: programs and peripherals no longer work properly, the system responds slowly or does not start at all. Are you experiencing these problems? Then take a look at the next page!
Learn how to troubleshoot the Windows 10 update here.
