Microsoft releases two major Windows 10 updates every year, one in spring and one in fall. Following Windows 10’s April 2018 update, Microsoft is set to release a fresh batch of features in October. So if you’re a Windows 10 user, here are some features to look forward to.
Windows 10 October 2018 best features
Quick guide to Windows 10 notifications
Regardless of the app, platform, or operating system, digital notifications are a tricky business. Our devices are overcrowded with software of varying importance, and without proper customization the stream of information can become overwhelming. Thankfully, with the right settings, you can adjust Windows 10’s action center and manage your influx of notifications.
Windows 10: Your PC, your way
The Windows 10 interface looks good and is quite intuitive, but something is still missing — your signature style. Microsoft's premier operating system gives you the power to customize your device any way you like. So if you’re tired of your plain blue theme or if you’re starting to get annoyed with that notification sound, there are several ways to customize your desktop.
4 ways to speed up Windows 10 for free
Windows 10 users normally complain that their computers tend to slow down after some time. They can add either a faster hard drive or more memory, but hardware is expensive. If you want to speed up the performance of your computer without spending cash, give the following tips a try.
How to protect private info on Windows 10
It takes seconds to infiltrate and obtain private information. Although it’s unlikely that Microsoft will cause your business financial ruin with their data collection, the fact is that Windows 10 gathers a large amount of private information from users.
Windows 10 Redstone 5: What to expect
Every major update of Windows generates excitement among its users, and the upcoming Windows 10 Redstone 5 is no exception. Scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2018, Redstone 5 is building considerable buzz this early. What’s causing this excitement?
1. Windows Sets
Sets takes the concept of tabs in your browsers and applies it to the whole Windows operating system (OS). It allows users to open a window with tabs for apps, files, web pages, programs, basically anything and everything.
Tips and tricks on Windows 10
If you think you haven’t maximized all that Windows 10 has to offer, you’re probably right. Windows 10’s recent updates include a few small but useful enhancements that’ll make your life easier. Aside from the Start Menu’s return or the Cortana display enhancements, there’s more to Microsoft’s snazzy operating system that you probably haven’t used.
How to configure your new Windows 10 laptop
Got a new laptop? Windows 10 includes some wonderful features along with a revamped interface for Microsoft's operating system. No matter how experienced you are with Windows, you still may need help getting used to this, so let's get you started.
#1 Check for updates
Your new laptop should check for updates automatically, but you can also check manually.
Keeping files secure with Windows 10
Ransomware brings a world of trouble to any business. From operational disruption and revenue loss to total shutdown, no company is spared. That is why it's wise to regularly back up your business data in multiple locations, including the cloud. Which is where Windows 10’s backup and restore tools come in handy.
Office 2019 and Office 365 no longer features OneNote
The Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version of OneNote will now be the only app available for Windows 10, as Office 365 and Microsoft Office 2019 will do away with the 32-bit desktop app.
Microsoft's OneNote desktop application is nearing the end of its journey, as the software giant will stop developing the product line past the 2016 edition.