Windows 10: Microsoft to rebrand apps for Windows 10 lightweight OS

Windows 10X appears to be changing multiple features and apps for the better, making several UI components modern to differentiate itself from the current Windows 10.

For example, Windows 10X removes Cortana during the first-run experience, which means you’ll get a faster and straightforward experience or animations when you configure the device for the first time.

Windows 10X could be finalized in December and it will be deemed ready for manufacturers later this year or early next year, but the modular operating system won’t arrive in the market before the spring of 2021.

According to one leaked document, Windows 10X comes with several ‘inbox’ apps, also known as default apps. This includes Microsoft Edge, Office suite, Microsoft Teams, To Do, Photos, Explorer, Camera, Calculator, Alarms & Clock, Movies & TV, Paint, Music, Notepad, People, Messaging, Media Plan and Learning Hub.

The two apps – Media Plan and Learning Hub – are actually Mobile Plans and Windows 10 Tips.

Since Cortana isn’t an important app within Windows 10X, Microsoft will be using the built-in “Learning Hub” (currently known as Tips app) to highlight concise explanations of how to perform tasks in the new operating system.


Tips app rebranded to Learning Hub for Windows 10X

In a new screenshot posted to the current Tips app, Microsoft has confirmed that the “Learning Hub” is the same tips app with new UI and more information.

Thanks to the Learning Hub, PC makers won’t need to create tutorials to help users learn the new Windows 10X experience. This new app, which will be baked into the OS, will teach you about the new aspects in a clean, straightforward way.

Microsoft also plans to include videos, images, and animations showing the new features of 10X in action.

Other pre-instaled apps include Weather, Voice Recorder, People, Spotify, Netflix, Snip & Sketch, and up to 4 OEM apps. For example, if you buy a Windows 10X device from HP, you can expect it to come pre-installed with HP support tool.

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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.”

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