Windows 10: Windows 10 is getting three new shiny features from the modular OS

WinLatest · Sep 2, 2020

As we reported earlier this year, the next Windows 10 update may debut some features from Windows 10X. With a new Windows 10 preview build, Microsoft has finally enabled three new shiny features from the modular OS, including a new way to copy and paste your clipboard and emoji content.

Windows 10X is Microsoft’s highly anticipated modular operating system that is being optimized for Chromebook-like affordable 2-in-1s and dual-screen devices, such as the Surface Neo.

However, Microsoft has already confirmed that the Surface Neo won’t ship this year and the world health crisis is likely to be blamed for Microsoft’s shifted focus. While Surface Neo has been delayed until 2022 and Windows 10 is set for a major upgrade shift, we will be still getting features from the modular operating system.

Microsoft wants to test the features of Windows 10X before shipping the new operating system next year. As a result, you can get a taste of Windows 10X features sooner than you think.

Emoji Picker

With Build 20206, Microsoft is enabling at least three new features in Windows 10 for some users, including a revamped emoji picker which follows Microsoft’s Fluent design principles.

The redesigned emoji picker also allows you to access your clipboard history, dynamic GIFs and recently used emojis. In addition, you can even search for the emojis and gifs, which means you no longer need to hunt for specific emojis, GIFs or your clipboard history.

On top of that, the refreshed emoji + clipboard panel will support kaomoji and character map (symbols).

Keyboard

Windows 10 Build 20206 also comes with a new touch keyboard design for PCs. The touch keyboard apparently features its own emoji + clipboard tool.

The new keyboard features updated key sizes and layouts, plus a new keyboard button on the taskbar to invoke the virtual keyboard on any PC.

The touch keyboard is more aligned with Microsoft’s updated Fluent Design principles and it also comes with an inline search box and support for animated GIFs, emojis, etc.

Voice typing

Windows 10 is also getting a new voice typing experience that is based on the Windows dictation feature and it is apparently optimized for both touch and hardware keyboard.

The new voice typing feature, which can be accessed using both hardware and virtual keyboard, allows you to type effortlessly with your voice wherever there’s a text field.

It also includes support for auto-punctuation, so that you can quickly put your thoughts wherever there’s a text field without worrying about punctuations, such as the question marks and period.

You’ll be able to access the feature using the WIN + H keyboard shortcut or by tapping the microphone icon on the new touch keyboard.

It’s worth noting that Microsoft is not promising a release date for these features, so we don’t whether these features will ship in the next Windows 10 feature update.

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Brink · Sep 2, 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

swarfega · Sep 2, 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.

Click to expand...

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

Ahhzz · Sep 2, 2020

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

credit to Lifehacker.

Windows 10: Windows 10 is getting three new shiny features from the modular OS

Windows 10 is getting three new shiny features from the modular OS

Windows 10 is getting three new shiny features from the modular OS

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