What Microsoft Is Planning For The Next Big Update

In April 2019, the next major Windows update will appear. Already users can test the upcoming version. We show what will change.

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After much back and forth, Microsoft has re-released the October 2018 update for Windows in early November. Version issues had forced the group to withdraw the new version in October.

Meanwhile, Microsoft is working on the next version of Windows 10. It should appear in April 2019 and Windows 10 19H1.

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These are the most important changes:

More options in Action Center

The Action Center has up-to-date OS notifications. In addition, users can enable certain settings with one click, such as the airplane or power saving modes. To open the Action Center, press "Windows key" and "A".

The screen brightness can also be changed in the Action Center. So far, however, only in 25-percent increments. In the new version of Windows, Microsoft is presenting a slider instead. In addition, the settings for Action Center can also be adjusted directly in the menu. Previously, users had to open the Windows settings for it.

Light Theme

In the last Windows update, Microsoft also allowed Dark Mode for the Explorer. Now a Light Theme, a bright mode, should follow. The report various media, including "Chip.de". In the mode, colors for the Action Center, the Start menu and the taskbar are brighter.

More preinstalled apps are erasable

Windows 10 comes with some preinstalled program that users can at most disable but not delete. In the upcoming Windows 10 version, users should also be able to uninstall the following apps:

• 3D Viewer (previously called Mixed Reality Viewer)
• calculator
• calendar
• Groove Music
• Mail
• Movies & TV
• Paint 3D
• Cut & sketch
• Sticky notes
• voice recorder

Blurred background in the login screen

The login screen in Windows 10 19H1 will make the background blurry. In this way, users should be able to see important options better.

Better overview for login options

Microsoft strives to help users "eliminate" passwords, the corporation writes in a post. For this reason, Microsoft has revised the login settings. Users should now be able to easily determine a login variant, for example, login by fingerprint or face recognition.

If you want to test the innovations yourself, you have to register for the "Windows Insider Program". The option for this can be found in the Windows settings via Update and Security. But beware: Upcoming versions are usually unstable, the use happens at your own risk.

Less distractions

With the "Automatic rules for notification wizards" setting, users can turn off notifications at certain times, among other things. The new Windows version also allows this, if an app is used in full screen.

More options for updates

Windows users will be able to pause updates for several days in the future. Previously, the option was reserved for Windows 10 Pro users. This reports "chip.de". Everyone else must use tricks to stop automatic updates on Windows 10.

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Improved Windows Search

In the future, users will be able to search through Windows Explorer for all folders and hard drives instead of just documents, pictures, videos and the desktop - as default. For this, users have to have all data indexed to their computer. According to Microsoft, this should take about 15 minutes. However, that also depends on the number of dates.

Further changes

In addition, Microsoft promises various changes and improvements in certain languages. For example, there should be improved input methods for Japanese or Vietnamese. Also the symbol for a disconnected Internet connection is to be renewed: It shows in the new Windows version a globe with a crossed out circle right down. In addition, users expect a number of new emojis.