These are the main improvements that Windows 10 will offer in the 20H1 branch when it reaches our computers in a few weeks

There is still time, until spring, to be able to access the next big update of Windows 10. The 20H1 branch will reach all users after having passed its corresponding testing period in the Insider Program andwill arrive loaded with news, highly anticipated after the lightness of the autumn update.

Windows 10 November 2019 Update was an update with very few new features, an absence motivated by the fact that a large part of these improvements were reserved for the first major update of 2020.Therefore, let's review what the 20H1 branch of Windows 10 can bring us

Cortana Improvements

Cortana has turned to the business market and after its debut with Windows 10, with the new update the assistant will see how the interface receives a major facelift. Cortana wants to become much more conversational and will make it easier to use through commands and voice commands.

In addition, Cortana is separated from Windows 10 and to update the application, simply access the Microsoft Store to download and update it at instead of having to wait for an update of the operating system. In fact, we have seen how the application has been separated from some Microsoft utilities.

Reinstall Windows with the cloud

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Reinstalling Windows will now be easier thanks to the Cloud Download function An improvement that will allow you to reinstall Windows 10 from the cloud, something like if the Reset this PC function had been activated. In case of operating problems, we can use this recovery option and thus we will not have to format the computer or perform an installation from scratch."

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Now it will be enough to download the latest version from Microsoft servers to restore our computer without formatting and installing the latest version of Windows available . Of course, we are going to need an Internet connection with a good bandwidth that does not make the process endless. An enhancement found at path Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Get Started"

Bandwidth Control

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Related to the above, Windows 10 in the 20H1 branch will offer more control over the bandwidth consumed for downloading Windows updates . Although a limit can now be set, with Windows 10 20H1 this will be even more precise. An option that will arrive on the route Settings > Update and security > Delivery optimization > Advanced options"

Optional updates

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Waiting for a major update to bring minor functions or utilities up to date is something that will come to an end with optional Windows updates . Microsoft separates them from the classic Windows 10 updates in the 20H1 branch.

The important updates will continue to be present, the security updates we know from Windows that usually arrive on the second Tuesday of each month (Patch Tuesday) and in turn there will be optional updates that add all those cumulative patches and non-security enhancementsDriver updates, application improvements... these will arrive with these types of updates.

GPU Control

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The Task Manager>control the GPU temperature from the Task Manager We will therefore not need to use third-party applications. From the Task Manager we can control if there are performance problems. This improvement will be useful if we have a dedicated graphics card but its extension to integrated graphics is being studied."

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In addition, the Task Manager>will show in this version the type of disk we use on the PC, either SSD or HDD For its part, the Windows Game Bar powers its use thanks to the arrival of an FPS counter to control the performance of the computer while we play and to do it in real time."

Bluetooth connection improvements

We'll see how Windows 10 20H1 also improves connectivity via Bluetooth. It will be easier to connect any Bluetooth device to your computer as the machine can detect a nearby Bluetooth device when trying to connect.

The Action Center will be the starting point from which the entire process will be carried out without having to enter a PIN or perform manual pairing.

Support for IP cameras

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With the 20H1 branch comes the integrated support for IP cameras and in this way it will not be necessary to use third-party software. It will be easier to add network cameras just by going to the path Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and other devices > Add Bluetooth or other device and if Windows detects a compatible camera in your local network, it will add it to the system with a single click."

Login without password

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You can enable passwordless sign-in for Microsoft accounts on a Windows 10 device. To do this, go to Settings > Accounts > Startup options login and dial Activated>"

This way, when you enable passwordless sign-in, all Microsoft accounts on your Windows 10 device will switch to authentication via Windows Hello , Fingerprint or PIN recognition.

Windows Search Improvements

After the problems with Windows Search Indexer, the fix comes with the 20h1 branch. It seeks to avoid the reason that caused the team to consume excessive resources. Add a new algorithm that is able to detect peak CPU and disk usage time so it can stop indexing on search.

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In addition, from now on, Windows Search> by excluding common developer files or folders found in some programs. "

Download folder changes

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Another novelty that we will find is that the Downloads> folder on our hard drive. A measure that seeks to help the user and that by mistake does not delete a folder that may contain important elements."

New mode for 2-in-1 teams

Tablet mode is improved and adapted to be used on 2-in-1 computers, those that have a touch screen and can also use a mouse and keyboard. The on-screen interface is adapted for use with gestures and for example the taskbar icons will be more separated and the File Explorer is optimized for the use with gestures

Virtual Desktop Improvements

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With Windows 10 2004 we can rename the virtual desktops of Windows 10 We can find them in the Task View interface by pressing Windows + Tab . We will forcibly stop using the names Desktop 1, Desktop 2… We can change the name just by clicking on the name of each virtual desktop."

More network information

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Windows 10 20H1 will offer improved network status information because the network page (Settings > Network & Internet > Status) has been redesigned. We will see information regarding all network connections that we have enabled, both Wi-Fi and Ethernet. We will also have access to the data used by each interface on the same page."

Possible release

Windows 10 in the 20H1 branch is expected to arrive in the first half of 2020, with a name that, if we follow the prevailing trend, it could be Windows 10 April 2020 Update or Windows 10 May 2020 Update. Its release is expected in the spring, especially when Build 19041 was already discussed as a possible candidate to be the basis of the final version.