In about a month, Microsoft prepares one update major operating system Windows 10, and that everything goes well, it's working hard. Currently developers and curious insiders in Microsoft Insider Program can install and test Redstone 4and an beta preview of the version of Windows 10 which will be launched this spring.
The future update de Windows 10 will bring significant changes to the level Windows Shell (the design / user interface) as well as the browser Microsoft Edge, Cortana si Settings.
News present on Windows 10 redstone 4 / Insider Preview 17101.1000 (rs4_release)
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft's "home" Internet browser promises to be more focused on productivity, organization si safety. It brings some new elements that could make it a real rival for Chrome and Firefox.
- allows to deactivate the sound in the tabs desired by the user.
- via Edge free EPUB books can be saved.
- will automatically fill in the fields dedicated to them, present on websites, with personal data. If you are going to access an online store for the first time and you want to place an order, do not waste time filling in the fields for name, address and other data.
- Improved UI interface with "Fluent Design" effects.
- Improved interface for files EPUB si PDF open in Edge.
- the new version of Edge will support you Service Workers. The system through which you can receive notifications from websites. In addition, web pages will refresh in the background even if Microsoft Edge it is closed.
Windows Shell - User Interface
- The “Fluent Design” effects have been redesigned and mitigated
- "Fluent Design Acrylic"And"Reveal”Were added on several spaces in Windows. Including in “Settings".
- The "Fluent Design" system is now present in Start Menu, in the application list.
- “clear all”, “expand”, “collapse” and “see more” from Action Center will now use the color you choose for the operating system.
- You can use swipe with two fingers to clear all notifications from Action Center.
- Windows will display “lock screen”Customized after you choose your system user. Each user will be able to have their own Windows lock screen.
- "Calendar" opens with "reveal effects" from the taskbar. A new, more attractive interface.
- for the contacts kept in the taskbar, they will be displayed with first the applications to which they are connected
– Taskbar received an acrylic blur effect / Acrylic Blur Effect
- Action Center received Microsoft Fluent Design. By the way, you will see that Microsoft Fluent Design appears in most areas of the shell Windows 10. Not only in those mentioned by us.
– The "clear all" text from Notification Center was changed to "clear all notifications"
- Quick access to live application settings from Start Menu. Right-click on the "live" applications in Start Menu > More> App Settings.
- Task View now includes one Timeline (timeline) that allows you to return over time and reopen the latest applications up to 30 days.
- DesktopVirtual (Virtual Desktops) are now added to the top of Task View
– The Fluent Design effect is automatically deactivated in Save Power Mode. Especially on the laptop, when it is not connected to a power source.
– The new UI allows the repositioning of contacts pinned to the activity bar. Taskbar.
These would be the most significant changes to the interface (UI) and changes brought to the browser Microsoft Edge, but if you install Redstone 4 you will surely discover more.
