Windows 10 Creators Update
It's that time of year again -- Microsoft has released a new major update to Windows! Earlier this month the creators update was pushed to the public, with new features focused towards users who rely on Windows to create content.
The new Windows Defender interface
Gaming Mode & Game Streaming
Microsoft has also made a few additions hoping to improve gaming on Windows. Gaming Mode will allow your PC to kill unnecessary background processes to help boost your game's performance. There is also a built-in way to stream your gameplay online.
The new streaming interface
Microsoft released the Creators update on April 11th. You can update any Windows 10 PC by going to your PC's settings, open the Update & security page, and click check for updates.
Source: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/04/11/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-creators-update
Night Light
Tired of your laptop blinding you while working on a paper at 1 AM? Microsoft has a solution for you! A new feature called 'Night Light' allows you to change the amount of blue light your screen emits. You can schedule it to turn on whenever you'd like, and adjust the level of the filter. While third party applications that do this have existed for years now, it's a welcome addition.
Windows with Night Light enabled
Enhanced Security and Antivirus
Microsoft has redesigned the Windows Defender interface from the ground up. They now provide a console to control your PCs security, such as it's anti-virus and firewall, in one place.
The new Windows Defender interface
Paint 3D
Paint has always been a staple of Windows, with it been included ever since Windows 1.0. With the creators update, Microsoft has added a new paint app which is much more powerful than what is currently included with Windows 10. This new app, called Paint 3D, allows you to create images with layers, similar to how Photoshop works. While it's not likely for Paint 3D to be replacing Photoshop any time soon, it's good to see that the company is bundling a more powerful application.
Left: Paint 3D (New); Right: Microsoft Paint (Old)
Paint has always been a staple of Windows, with it been included ever since Windows 1.0. With the creators update, Microsoft has added a new paint app which is much more powerful than what is currently included with Windows 10. This new app, called Paint 3D, allows you to create images with layers, similar to how Photoshop works. While it's not likely for Paint 3D to be replacing Photoshop any time soon, it's good to see that the company is bundling a more powerful application.
Left: Paint 3D (New); Right: Microsoft Paint (Old)
Gaming Mode & Game Streaming
Microsoft has also made a few additions hoping to improve gaming on Windows. Gaming Mode will allow your PC to kill unnecessary background processes to help boost your game's performance. There is also a built-in way to stream your gameplay online.
The new streaming interface
Microsoft released the Creators update on April 11th. You can update any Windows 10 PC by going to your PC's settings, open the Update & security page, and click check for updates.
Source: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/04/11/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-creators-update
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