Windows 10X is getting closer: these are its news and so you can try it on your computer

There is less and less left for us to see how Windows 10X is a reality and we will not have to wait for the arrival of the Surface Neo or the new dual-screen devices for which it was initially intended. Microsoft does not want to wait and the new version of its operating system should debut in early 2021

We have seen, for example, how it will launch a revamped File Explorer and a renewed aesthetic, but what else will we find? That's why we're going to review the improvements and most important changes that it will bring to our computers if we decide to install it.

Settings Screen and Menu Refreshed Startups

We will perceive the first change when we start the configuration of the equipment. The impression is that it is now cleaner, more minimalist. We will not perceive unnecessary elements or some distractions.

The Start menu undergoes a major change and, following in the wake of the Settings screen, offers a minimalist interface without annoying elements . The taskbar is still present, but now has changes.

And it is that related to the posture of the device, Windows 10X will debut an adaptive taskbar that can change according to the form factor device or user preference. A taskbar that is also customizable so that users can determine the position of the icons.

For its part, the appearance of the Start menu is now more similar to a launcher for applications on a mobile phone than to the start menu traditional. In this section we see how the Live Tiles (live mosaics) disappear and it starts to use static icons with Fluent Design design although it will retain the blur effect.

Improved Action Center

Windows 10X introduces a new Action Center With a new aesthetic, better integrated into the general image of Windows 10X, it offers access to familiar functions as well as notifications. From this section we can control aspects such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity, activate or deactivate flight mode or turn up or down the volume, this section that opens a new interface. All these sections can be customized from the Configuration menu."

Dynamic Backgrounds

Dynamic wallpapers are here to maximize personalization on the desktop. In a similar way to what we can find, for example, in macOS, these funds will change depending on the time of day in which we are.

The same background looks different if we are using the PC at sunrise or sunset, which makes it easier for the backlight to of the screen is less annoying at certain times of the day. In this sense, the new dynamic backgrounds can also be adjusted to the climate of each zone.

Security enhancements

Windows 10X is more secure. Microsoft has decided to create a separation between the operating system and the rest of the software we use The objective is to try as far as possible to isolate Windows 10X from malfunctions caused by drivers, applications or malware threats.

By running in sort of isolated containers, Windows 10X or your data will not be affected.

Faster Windows Updates

We will have faster updates: Microsoft promises that updates will install in as little as 90 seconds. Nothing to do with current processes. Windows 10X will download the updates in the background and in a different partition and when you restart the computer, they will be moved to the main partition.

How to try Windows 10X

Windows 10X already has the RTM version ready, so it won't take long to see it become a reality. In addition, this version will not be downloadable in the traditional way and initially only OEMs will have access to it.That doesn't prevent you from trying it ahead of time, since Microsoft has created a kind of emulator for users of a Pro version of Windows 10 to try Windows 10X directly in our team. Of course, to try Windows 10X you must meet a series of requirements:

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