May 20, 2016 04:56 PM
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Microsoft received two new updates to Windows 10, which change the user experience. One is linked to Wi-Fi Sense being axed, the other to Edge browser finally receiving its much needed extensions.
MIcrosoft also demonstrated the ability to pick two points on a map with the Pen and quickly see the distance between them, plus directions. You can also annotate maps, share them with friends. Your annotated route will also "stick" to the map when you change to a 3D view.
It took Microsoft 30 years, but the new Start menu, Edge browser, apps and Cortana make Windows 10 the best Windows yet. Windows 10 is free for most people and offers plenty of new features and apps. We explore the new features and explain why they're worth having in our Windows 10 review. See also: how to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 10.
You can also check out our How to upgrade to Windows 10 guide and quick fixes for common problems after upgrading
Update 12 May 2016: On 11 May, Microsoft received two new updates to Windows 10, which change the user experience. One is linked to Wi-Fi Sense being axed, the other to Edge browser finally receiving its much needed extensions.
Update 25 April 2016: Microsoft released two Windows 10 updates KB3147461 and KB3147458 in April 2016, which caused issues for a large portion of people running on these patched updates. We would therefore be cautious before hitting that update button. Furthermore, on 22 April 2016, Microsoft released its Insider Preview Build 14328, which incorporates many new features and functionalities. The full details can be found on Microsoft's blog.
Update 30 March 2016: At the Build developer conference, Microsoft announced that it will release an Anniversary Update for Windows 10 this summer. It will be free(and mandatory - you'll probably get the update automatically as with previous updates) add quite a few improvements, particularly to Cortana, Ink and Windows Hello. No date was given, but the first anniversary will obviously be 29 July 2016, so you can expect to get the update around then.
Cortana will get new capabilities and seem smarter. If you have a Surface tablet with a Surface Pen, you'll be able to do a whole lot more with it. As well as scribbling reminders in the sticky notes app, you'll be able to draw more easily thanks to a virtual ruler that's much like the one Apple recently added to its Notes app in iOS 9.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update
MIcrosoft also demonstrated the ability to pick two points on a map with the Pen and quickly see the distance between them, plus directions. You can also annotate maps, share them with friends. Your annotated route will also "stick" to the map when you change to a 3D view.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update
A new "ink workspace" offers a dedicated place on the desktop where you'll see a list of recent as well as suggested pen-enabled apps in the Windows Store.
And talking of the store, the update will also come to the Xbox One and there will be just one app store across PCs and the Xbox. This will also bring Windows desktop apps to the Xbox.
Conversely, this Universal Windows Platform also benefits PC users: Turn 10 has recently announced that a version of Forza - Forza 6: Apex - will come to Windows 10 this summer, and it will be free to play.
Windows Hello already lets you log into your PC with your face or your fingerprint. In the update, the Edge will gain Windows Hello support meaning that you'll be able to log into websites the same way: no more remembering which email address, username or password you need each site.
