Windows 10 related News, Discussions and Updates

[rahul1117kumar]

Windows 10 Ebook Store Leaked in Images, Tipped to Launch in April

Microsoft looks all set to introduce a new ebook store for the Windows 10 Store that will be clubbed with other sections like Games, Apps, Music, TV Shows, and Movies. The Redmond giant started working on the ebook store last year and it now seems to be bearing fruits. In a series of leaked images, the new ebook store seems to be arriving on both Windows 10 PC and mobile (or tablets) platforms. It's expected to roll out within the Windows 10 Creators Update that's slated to reach Windows users in April.

The early look spotted by MSPoweruser are from a new purported internal build of Windows 10 Mobile, but the report claims the same feature will be made available on PCs and tablets.

The new ebook store will let users buy books from a range of different publishers and authors. After making a purchase, users will be able to read ebooks on Microsoft Edge, which is also getting a separate section for digital books. Microsoft Edge had already received EPUB support files under Creators Update Preview (one of the ebook formats), and it is touted to even include more features like bookmarking, table-content indexing among others with the upcoming Windows update.

Additionally, Windows Store is getting a theme setting where different themes will be available for purchase as a part of the UI change of the store, as reported by Digital Trends. With the launch of an ebook store, Windows will be competing with the likes of ebook store counterparts on Android and iOS platforms. As we mentioned, the ebook store will be available across all the Windows 10 platforms i.e., desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Windows 10 Ebook Store Leaked in Images, Tipped to Launch in April | NDTV Gadgets360.com

 

[Sarkar]

Windows Defender Security Center Coming to Creators Update

Windows Defender program manager Shekhar Saxena introduces new Windows Defender Security Center app coming with the Windows 10 Creators Update. 

The new app makes it easy for customers to view and manage security protections, device health and family settings in one centralized location in Windows 10

 

[Rushil]

I disabled the windows update from process as everytimes it starts updating. :dodgy

 

[Sarkar]

On Windows people are blocking updates and in Android people are begging for updates. It's very difficult to understand human nature [emoji1]

 

[Rushil]

On Windows people are blocking updates and in Android people are begging for updates. It's very difficult to understand human nature [emoji1]

Yes :lol

 

[iSK]

On Windows people are blocking updates and in Android people are begging for updates. It's very difficult to understand human nature [emoji1]

Sahi hai bhai :lol
Correct .

 

[rahul1117kumar]

Windows 10's Latest Preview Build Sports Dedicated Gaming Features, Shows Download Progress in Store

Microsoft on Friday released a new build (15019) of its Windows 10 Insider Preview with several new features such as Beam built-in streaming app, a new game section in settings, a dedicated Game Mode, improved full-screen support for Windows Game bar, ability for Edge browser to read aloud e-books, and more. The new build importantly shows the download progress for apps and games from Windows Store in the Action Center.

It seems like Microsoft is focusing on gamers with its recent changes to the platform and the newly-introduced dedicated section for gaming in settings and the 'Game Mode' further show company's inclination toward gaming community. The new gaming section in settings consists of options regarding Game bar, GameDVR, Game Mode, and broadcasting and streaming.

"Not all elements of this section will be visible in today's Windows Insider build, but we'll continue to develop and deploy Gaming settings over time," Dona Sarkar, software engineer in Microsoft's Windows and Devices Group, said in a blog post.

This build comes with 'Game Mode' that aims to optimise the user's PC for improvement in gaming performance. "To enable Game Mode, go to Settings > Gaming > Game Mode toggle the feature on. Doing this will give you the ability to enable the feature for each UWP and Win32 title you play by pulling up the Game bar (Windows + G) and the clicking the Settings button," Sarkar said. From Game bar, users can choose the games that will be able to make use of Game Mode.

With this release, the Redmond-based company has added full-screen mode with Windows Game Bar for 17 games including Battlefield 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Zombies, FIFA 14, FIFA 17, FIFA Manager 14, Grim Dawn, Guild Wars 2, Left 4 Dead 2, MapleStory, Paragon, Payday 2, Rocket League, The Elder Scrolls Online, The Sims 4, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, and Warface.

Microsoft has admitted that this new build comes with certain platform related bugs that will impact users' "ability to play popular games" on their PC but it says that it has still decided to roll out the build to get customer feedback on the changes it is about to introduce. The company has further clarified that the issues are not related to the new gaming features such as 'Game Mode'.

Interestingly, the new build adds a 'read aloud' feature (at the top-right of the screen) that allows Microsoft Edge browser to read aloud your ebooks. Apart from this, it brings along changes to the Blue Light feature, which is now called 'Night Light' in order to better depict its functionality, as per the company. Microsoft claims that the company has made some improvements in the range of color temperatures in the night light feature as well.

Windows 10's Latest Preview Build Sports Dedicated Gaming Features, Shows Download Progress in Store | NDTV Gadgets360.com

 

[Sarkar]

Windows 10 Transparent Glass effect  hya

 

[Sarkar]

What’s new in Build 15031 :

Do more at once with the new Compact Overlay window:

Introducing Dynamic Lock:

Windows Game Bar improved full-screen support:

Added support for 52 additional games in full-screen mode with Windows game bar. As always, just hit WIN + G to invoke Game Bar to capture a recording or screenshot.

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15031 for PC - Windows Experience BlogWindows Experience Blog

 

[rahul1117kumar]

Microsoft planning a new look for Windows 10 later this year

US tech giant Microsoft is planning to refresh Windows 10 user interface(UI) later this year. Called Project NEON , the upcoming UI upgrade will introduce animations and other elements for visualisations.

"Project NEON aims to add fluidity, animation and blur to apps and the operating system and will also include a focus on Microsoft's 3D efforts in Windows 10, HoloLens software," tech website theverge.com reported on Thursday.

The company will fully detail its Project NEON plans at its "Build" developers conference in May. Project NEON should benefit all types of Windows 10 devices, including Windows 10 Mobile, HoloLens and even Xbox .

With Project NEON, Microsoft's goal is to let developers seamlessly make apps in Windows 10.

Microsoft is also working on a new "Game Mode" feature for Windows 10 that will enhance the PC gaming experience of users making it run faster.

The company will also release "Arena" on
Xbox Live , where you can play in organised
tournaments or create your own, making eSports available for everyone.

In 2016, Microsoft acquired Beam, a live streaming video platform that focuses on video gaming, including playthroughs of video games and allows viewers to interact with the streams.

Beam will connect to your Xbox Live account, making it easy to stream your favourite games to Beam and your Xbox Live community. No extra software is needed and viewers anywhere will be able to watch your streams and interact with your broadcast.

The company is also adding updates to the Activity Feed, so you can connect and share more with your gaming friends.

Windows: microsoft planning a new look for windows 10 later this year, Telecom News, ET Telecom