November's big upgrade from Windows 10: what's new
Vindovs / / December 19, 2019
Windows 10 has received its first major update. It seems that this is the best moment for the activation of the license or go to the "top ten" with older versions of the OS. Let us consider the key features for which should replace the old system or update an already installed.
The ability to use license keys older versions of Windows (7 and 8)
Due to the November update the freshly installed (the previous version of the system or a clean hard drive) Windows 10 can be activated without drums and shamanic dance after installing any available key. Suitable license for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1.
New features to the Start menu
Now the hated Start has become much more convenient. First, you can place speakers on four broad tile on the main screen. You can do this as follows: "Settings» → «Personalization» → «Start» → «Show more tiles» (Settings → Personalization → Start → Show more tiles).
Secondly, the increase in the total number of tiles in the Start menu. If earlier it was possible to use no more than 512 labels, now this number has increased four times - up to 2048.
The third, and perhaps the most pleasant update the Start menu touched the proposed applications. Now the annoying ads from the "Shop" can be disabled. This can be done in the "Settings» → «Personalization» → «Start», where you need to remove the tick in a row "Show recommendations" Start "» (Settings → Personalization → Start → Occasionally show suggestions in Start).
Customizing the appearance of the windows
With the update there and all the usual themes (they used to be, but many troubles). Of course, Windows already allows you to change the color of "Start" menu and taskbar. But now you can set the color and window headers. To do this, go to the "Settings» → «Personalization» → «Colors», where it is necessary to establish a tick against the item "Show color in menu "Start" button on the taskbar and in the center of notifications »(Settings → Personalization → Colors → Show color on Start, taskbar, action center, and title bar).
Built-in search of the lost device
In previous versions of Windows to search for the lost (abandoned or stolen) laptop or tablet had to install a special application in advance. When you install the November update appears in the system function "Find my device» (Find My Device). For its activation is necessary to go to the menu «Settings» → «updates and security» → «Find my device" and click "periodically to maintain the location of my device."
New functionality Cortana
Voice assistant Cortana, which is now available in Canada, Japan, India and Australia (to us until the queue is not reached), is able to work with handwritten notes, keep track of e-mail coupons and notify their presence by visiting the relevant sites. There was a synchronization of contacts and calls between the desktop PC and smartphone, with a missed call notification will be displayed on the desktop of the main unit (item included separate menu). Another interesting feature allows Cortana include a home computer when the mobile device at home.
The main change in voice assistant has become perhaps the support of local users: now there is no need for a Microsoft account to use Cortana.
Other improvements
In addition, a new update contains a lot of small, but Cumulative changes.
There was a convenient division of the Home screen to drag the two applications (like Windows 8).
It became possible to select a default printer in the "Settings» → «Printers & Scanners» (Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners). Immediately after installing the feature is turned on, and constantly used will be the device used by the last.
Now you can turn off the screen saver on the lock screen. Instead, it is possible to use a simple fill. To do this, go to the menu «Settings» → «Personalization» → «Display» (Settings → Personalization → Lock Screen).
Microsoft Edge will now allow sync reading list and favorites on all devices used with Windows 10.
Preinstalled Skype is now divided into three applications: Skype Video, Messaging and Phone for video calls, correspondence and phone calls to regular phones.
Finally, the opportunity to install applications to external storage such as the SD-card (very important for tablets, netbooks and other devices with small main storage). Available in the "Settings» → «System» → «Storage» (Settings → System → Storage).
To install the update, you must go to the "Settings» → «Upgrading and Security" and check for updates.