Windows 10 May 2020 Update is now available and these are all its new features

Windows 10 May 2020 Update (formerly the 20H1 branch) is already here, or almost, since the update will be staggered and may may take longer to reach some users. It is the price to pay to prevent a possible failure from spreading too quickly (for this reason it is not advisable to anticipate) and that it could damage a good number of teams and in the process harm the brand image.

The truth is that the spring update of Windows 10 arrives loaded with news and improvements, changes that Microsoft has taken care of detail and explain so that users can get the most out of the new update.This is the list of changes and improvements you'll find when you download Windows 10 May 2020 Update.

Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Before learning the news, remember that the first to be able to install Windows 10 May 2020 Update, the first devices to receive the update, are those running versions 1903 and 1909 of the operating system. They can update via Windows Update in the path Settings > Update and security > Windows Update and select Check for updates "

Cortana

Cortana turns towards professional environments, something that we already discussed in its day, and along the way Microsoft will strengthen Cortana's relationship with Microsoft 365, Microsoft to help manage our tasks and connect with other users .

In addition, there is the possibility of moving the window and that it is not fixed only in the title bar so that the user can move it to the place they want on the screen or even change the size of the window,

Windows Search improvements

Windows 10 May 2020 Update fixes excessive disk and CPU usage, which has already made headlines, as well as general performance issues caused by the indexing system. To correct these failures, Microsoft has designed an algorithm that detects high disk usage and activity, in order to manage the indexer accordingly.

Temperature control

Windows 10 2004 now offers a dedicated space for GPU temperature control. Microsoft will now increase the current temperature in the Performance tab.

Disk in Task Manager

Windows 10 now allows you to see the type of disk (for example, SSD) in the performance tab of Task Manager. A useful improvement in cases where there are multiple disks in the list and makes it easier to tell them apart.

Cursor improvements

You can now use the mouse from the Settings menu at Settings > Devices > Mouse. Control Panel>"

Start Menu Searches

Microsoft adds four types of quick searches on the Search home page Concerning predefined functions, the user has information about the weather, the most important news, historical events that are happening on such a day as today or outstanding movies."

These searches are available in the search box on the taskbar or by pressing the Windows key combination + S.

Windows Subsystem Enhancements for Linux (WSL)

WSL will now allow you to run Linux apps with a graphical interface directly on Windows 10Microsoft has worked to include support for GPU-rendered workflows, which allows Linux tools to take advantage of your graphics card to use things like hardware acceleration.

It will be possible to use hardware acceleration in various scenarios such as artificial intelligence and machine learning system training. It is possible, among other reasons, due to a new integrated kernel, completely Linux, with which calls are made directly and much faster. This translates into an acceleration of all these operations, multiplying their speed by up to 20 according to those responsible for the project.

Windows Hello improvements

Microsoft Wants us to forget about passwords and adds PIN sign-in support to Windows Hello in safe mode. Here are the steps to set it up:

Enter Windows Hello in Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options
Boot the device in safe mode:
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.
Under Advanced startup, select Restart now.
"After the PC restarts, at the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be prompted to enter the BitLocker recovery key ."
After restarting the PC, we will see a list of options. Select 4 or press F4 to start the PC in safe mode. You can also select 5 or press F5 to use Safe Mode with Networking.
Sign in to your device with your Windows Hello PIN

Improvements in network camera connection

Network surveillance cameras are becoming more common and Microsoft makes it easier to use in Windows 10 2004 by allowing users to associate network cameras to PCs .

UWP app improvements

Now, when you restart your computer, UWP apps that were open at the time of shutdown, also restart automatically So that this do not cause problems at boot, they are restarted minimized. They can be configured with these steps: