Windows 10: Microsoft is bringing one of the new Windows 11 features to Windows 10

Microsoft is bringing Windows 11’s new printing capabilities to Windows 10 as it remains fully committed to the old operating system. Microsoft has previously stated that a “scoped set of features” will be delivered to Windows 10 over the coming months/years. The new printing capability is the latest example of this new approach.

Microsoft is planning to bring similar features to Windows 10 from Windows 11 to make migration easier. By adding a couple of new features to Windows 10, Microsoft says it’s delivering on its promise that the “experience of managing capabilities for Windows 11 and Windows 10” will remain consistent until 2025.

The new printing experience for Windows 10 introduces the ability to add a PIN to a print job. When a PIN is added to a print job, the job is not printed until you enter the same code on the printer. This is one of the new ways to avoid duplicate connections/incorrect printouts.



PIN integration could reduce paper and toner waste, according to Microsoft. At the same time, it will also provide some privacy and increased security to users, especially in an environment with more than one printer.

For enterprise customers, Microsoft is also adding support for Print Support App (PSA) platform to Windows 10. This allows companies to add features and print workflows to the print experience without installing any new driver.

Windows 11’s new printing feature is heading to Windows 10 with Build 19044.1806 (KB5014666) which is available in the Release Preview Channel.

The same update also added a new consumer-friendly feature that lets you receive important notifications when Windows 10’s Do not disturb mode (Focus assist) is on. This is also one of the new features of Windows 11.

Windows 10 version 22H2 update is coming soon


Microsoft is planning to launch Windows 10 version 22H2 with a number of minor new features and improvements mostly aimed at enterprise customers. Version 22H2 shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone closely following Microsoft’s development. The company has previously confirmed that it plans to support Windows 10 until October 2025.

As mentioned at the outset, Microsoft officials recently confirmed that Windows 10 version 22H2 will be released with a scoped set of features. No specifics have been provided and we don’t know what’s heading to the operating system this year. However, it goes without saying that users shouldn’t expect much.

Windows 10 version 22H2 is already available for download in the Release Preview. If you want to try it right now, you can download the build by joining the Windows Insider Program.

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Microsoft testing blue light reduction feature for Windows 10

"Microsoft is slowly revealing new features in its next major update to Windows 10, and it appears blue light reduction feature might be a future addition. The software giant released a new build of Windows 10 testers yesterday with very few visible additions, but Windows enthusiasts have already started picking it apart for clues on new features. Twitter user "Core"has discovered references to a "BlueLightReduction" setting deep within the next major update to Windows 10 (codenamed Redstone 2). It appears to be a setting that will be toggled from the Action Center (notification center) in the operating system.

F.lux has been the most popular option for Windows users looking to reduce blue light in the evenings, but Microsoft's own native toggle will bring this feature to every Windows 10 user. Apple has also integrated a similar feature in iOS 9, but it hasn't announced any plans to bring blue light reduction to Mac OS yet. Microsoft only appears to be testing the feature right now, so there's no guarantee it will ship in the update due early next year. If Microsoft does implement it fully then it will presumably be available on the mobile version of Windows 10, too."

Microsoft testing blue light reduction feature for Windows 10

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

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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.”

from Lifehacker