Windows 10 october update: what's new waiting for us

October has arrived, and with it the imminent release of the brand new Windows 10 October Update. Microsoft's new update for its flagship operating system is almost ready to be released to the general public. There was even talk that the RTM version of build 17763 would be released today.

Index of contents

Already in September the beta version of this Windows 10 October Update was launched for insiders accounts in both the fast and slow rings. This suggests that it is ready for release.

Peace of mind, even if the update is to be released in the coming days, it may not reach all parts of the world the same day. As Microsoft has been doing with its major updates, it will gradually extend it. Do not worry, throughout this month or early November we will surely have all this update available.

Most important improvements

Next, we will review the news that this update brings to end users.

A new application for screenshots

Microsoft has decided to adapt to the times by implementing a new application called Screen Sketch in principle, which will allow us to give more customization to our screenshots. This will replace the Snipping Tool.

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Renovated notepad

Yes, as you see it, after more than 20 years knowing this application Microsoft has decided to implement improvements that will bring it closer in terms of functionality to Mac and Linux applications.

It was time for Microsoft to remember that they have a notebook that needs to be updated to the current times

Important improvements in the Windows 10 search engine

Improvements have also been made to the Windows search system. Now when we search for a keyword, the search engine will show icons or images along with a series of options. These could be the one to run as administrator, or the setting options in the taskbar.

Source: ghacks

Explorer themes for Windows

In the personalization section, the options have also been increased. Now we will have a dark theme available for the explorer. Your application will be integrated into the entire system, not just the appearance of the windows.

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Windows Security

Windows defender will be renamed Windows Security. Improvements will be implemented as a section dedicated to detecting current threats. In addition, integration with Microsoft Edge in its browser protection extension will be facilitated.

Clipboard improvements

Micrososft has given its clipboard a 360 degree turn with the possibility of synchronizing it with the cloud. This will allow copying and pasting on different physical devices, a novelty for those with multiple computers.

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These are the main novelties that this new update implements in Windows 10. Later we will do an in-depth analysis of this new October update in search of all its news.

How will we know if Windows 10 october update has arrived

As usual, the update will come directly to our Windows Update. As if it were a normal update, we will only have to go to the Windows update center and look for it if it does not appear alone.

In addition, as in other updates, Windows will also have the special application from its website.

• Visit our Windows 10 update tutorial to know how to install this new Windows 10 October Update.

Do you want to try the new improvements that this update brings? Leave in the comments that you think about the news that it brings and what you are missing.

Via blogs.windows.com Source ghacks