Tag: Microsoft

Windows shell

File Explorer now provides a dark theme when Dark Mode is enabled in Settings.
You can now name live folders in Startup.
A new secure removal feature has been added that lists open applications that may use an external GPU connected through Thunderbolt 3.
Notifications in the Action Center now have a pop-up effect when the Action Center opens.
A revised snipping experience is available and can be accessed via WIN + SHIFT + S.
Snips now displays a notification that opens in Screen Sketch, a dedicated app.
You can now configure pen peripherals to create a snip when you press a key.
The Print Screen button can now be configured to open Screen Sketch.
A new Action "Screen Snippet" has been added to Quick Action Action Center actions.
Copied content can now be viewed in a new clipboard that can be accessed with WIN + V and synced to the cloud and across devices.
There are now three different modes that you can choose when you project your screen wirelessly. These modes are game, productivity, and video modes.
Users upgrading to this version for the first time will be greeted with an OOBE interface that guides the user through the creation of new features added in this release.
The Game Bar has been redesigned with new features including an overview of system performance and more.
The search now offers a download link for programs that are searched online.
You can now use Windows Mixed Reality without a monitor.
Storage Sense can now put files online only if they have not been accessed after a certain number of days, saving space on your local hard disk.
By default, users of pens can now insert directly into text boxes.
Users can now view the real world using Windows Mixed Reality with a headset-embedded camera.
Emoji 11 is now available.
The game bar is now accessible from the apps list in the Start menu.

Windows Settings
Bluetooth peripherals now display their battery percentage in the settings.
Data usage updated with roaming usage information.
You can now choose to keep the mouse centered on the screen when using the magnification tool.
The magnifying tool can now be increased by 5 or 10 percent.
The Focus Wizard now activates regardless of which game you play.
The properties of audio devices have now been integrated into the Settings app.
The settings now suggest frequently asked user questions and display responses in the sidebar.
The settings now contain tips and suggestions on the homepage.
You can now override the regional default format settings such as calendar, first day of week, date, time, and currency.
SwiftKey now powers the on-screen and touch keyboards.
Inputs are now available in the Settings app.
You can now increase the text size separately from the general scaling options for the display in the settings.
Under Display Settings, a new Windows HD color page is now available to configure the HDR settings.
Windows now supports leap seconds.
Windows Update now uses machine learning to determine when to install and not install updates.

Microsoft Cortana
Cortana has been updated with a broader landing page that better highlights the search and timeline.

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge now offers a subtle drop shadow behind tabs.
The settings drop-down menu in Edge has been redesigned with icons for each option.
The Edge Settings panel has been redesigned to resemble the Hub Panel.
Edge can now control whether videos on a webpage are allowed to play automatically.
The Reading view now includes more topics in Edge.
Reading view now has a line focus that can be used to improve focus when reading an article.
Edge now asks you to save your card information when filling out billing-related forms.
A new icon for PDFs is available.
The PDF Reader has an updated toolbar with additional options, including "Add notes".
You can now pin / drop the toolbar at the top of the PDF document.
Your top sites in Edge are now listed in Edge's Jumplist menu.
Microsoft Edge now offers Web Authentication APIs for logging on to Windows Hello Web sites.
You can now right-click on Downloads in the download area to "Show in Folder".
You can now configure per-site auto-media controls.
You can now look up definitions of words in read view, books, and PDFs.
Edge now offers new policies that IT administrators can configure.
The XSS filter has been removed.
Microsoft Edge & # 39; s Hub has been updated to include an acrylic navigation area.
You can now refresh the Books panel in Microsoft Edge with a pull gesture.
If you pin books from Microsoft Edge, a live tile will now appear, switching between the book cover and your current completion progress.
When printing PDF files from Microsoft Edge, you will find a new option that allows you to set the scale for the printout (Original Size or Fit to Page).
When you press the F1 key in Microsoft Edge, you are now redirected to the Microsoft Edge Support page, not the Microsoft Edge tips.
When a tab in Microsoft Edge plays audio, the volume icon lights up in the tab when you hover over it.
When you open local files (for example, PDF files) in Microsoft Edge, these files now appear in the History section.
Microsoft Edge has been updated to temporarily mute a tab that is not actively playing audio in the context menu when you right-click the tab.

What's new:
Margin June 2019 updates
KB4497936
KB4497932
KB4495620
KB890830

System requirements:
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster.
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB).
Free disk space: 16 gigabytes (GB).
Graphics card: DirectX 9 graphics device or a newer version.
Additional requirements for using certain functions.
To use Touch, you need a tablet or monitor that supports multitouch.
To access the Windows Store to download and run apps, you need an active internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels.

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