Windows 10: Here’s another look at Microsoft’s modular Windows 10 X

WinLatest · Jan 6, 2020

Windows 10 X, which is a ‘brand new expression’ of Microsoft’s Windows operating system, would be ready for consumers in 2020. Windows 10 X has been created for a new breed of devices with at least two displays and Microsoft’s own Surface Neo could be one of the few PCs to support the OS initially.

Microsoft has been promoting Windows 10 X for a new class of foldable devices, but a report last year confirmed that the tech giant may be looking to bring its new OS to regular laptops or notebooks.

Microsoft showed off Windows 10 X in a promotional video and we’re still in the dark on many aspects of Windows 10X. We know that Windows 10X will have new features that should make using a dual-screen device easier, but many of the specifics are still not known.

At CES 2020, Lenovo officially announced a new foldable dual-screen device called ‘ThinkPad X1 Fold’. Lenovo says the ThinkPad X1 Fold with Windows 10 Pro will launch in mid-2020 and Windows 10X would be shipped later this year, which makes sense as the OS is still immature.

Another look at Windows 10 X

Lenovo’s foldable PC announcement also gives us another brief look at Windows 10 X. Perhaps the most interesting bit of information in the renders is that Windows 10 X will have Start menu or Launcher at the center of the desktop when the device is unfolded.

It’s also possible that Windows 10 X for regular clamshell laptops may use center icons and the Start button on the taskbar.

Along with a redesigned Start menu, Windows 10 X also comes with changes to the taskbar and a new notification center where you can quickly enable or disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular data.

Additionally, Windows 10 X is rumoured to ship with a modern File Explorer, new lock screen experience, significant improvements to Windows Updates, and support for traditional desktop apps in the container.

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Analog_Interface · Jan 6, 2020

Microsoft Selects Dolby Audio for Windows 10

it would've been great if microsoft added HEVC decoders, LAV filters along with other codecs with Windows 10, and developing WMP to be better than VLC, KMPlayer and such sorts of media players.

Nevertheless, this is good step for microsoft, by far.

Ahhzz · Jan 6, 2020

Windows 10 Tweaks

As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

Launch the Store from your Start menu.

Click the user icon next to the search box.

Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.

Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.

When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”

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swarfega · Jan 6, 2020

Windows Core OS aims to turn Windows 10 into a modular platform

Microsoft 'Windows Core OS' aims to turn Windows 10 into a modular platform for the future

Microsoft is taking the next steps in its "One Windows" vision with an internal project called "Windows Core OS" that turns Windows 10 into a fully modular platform and lays foundations for the future of Windows.

Windows is now over 30 years old, which is beyond ancient in technology years. As a result of this, Windows itself is encumbered by features, functions, and components that some devices today may no longer need. In an industry where new device types are being introduced all the time, Windows itself is too old and heavy to be able to adapt to those new devices (an example of which are smartwatches) quickly enough. As it turns out, Microsoft is aware of this and is working on something internally that looks to solve this problem.

Over the last several months, I've been talking to multiple sources about something internally referred to as "Windows Core OS" (originally Andromeda OS.) According to these sources, Windows Core OS (WCOS for short) is the future backbone of Windows and is a monumental step forward in making Windows 10 a truly universal OS. In short, WCOS is a common denominator for Windows that works cross-platform, on any device type or architecture, that can be enhanced with modular extensions that gives devices features and experiences where necessary.

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What does this mean for me?

Windows 10 as it is today has a few different variants of itself. It's not one OS that's shared across devices. Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 10 desktop are two different variants of Windows 10, for example. Now, these different variants do share universal elements, such as OneCore and the Universal Windows Platform, but the OSs themselves aren't the same. WCOS removes these different variants and gives us a universal base that can be built upon. If you want Windows on a phone, instead of using Windows 10 Mobile, you would simply use "Windows 10" with components that make sense for a phone device. It's the next steps in Microsoft's modularity of Windows, which has been ongoing for years at this point.
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Source: Windowscentral.com

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