Major new functions added in "Windows 10 Anniversary Update" 10 items Summary

Microsoft's latest OS "Windows 10" celebrates its 1st anniversary, and on August 2 (Tuesday) 2016 "Windows 10 Anniversary UpdateIt is scheduled to be delivered. The news site The Verge summarizes 10 major functions out of newly added new functions.

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◆ 01: Windows Ink
You can use the stylus pen with any application. Applications such as Sketchpad and Sticky Notes support writing to screenshots using a stylus pen.


You can write a slurp with a stylus pen on the sticky note on the screen so that you can take notes on the sticky note with a pen.


A ruler is added as a new function.


Maps application also supports Windows Ink.


◆ 02: Edge extension
The web browser "Edge" supports extended functions. The usage is very similar to Chrome's extension. AdBlock, password manager LastPass, 1 Password, Evernote, etc. are already available.


◆ 03: Cortana
"Cortana" of voice assistant will be able to use also on lock screen.


Asking "What team won the last Yankees game?"


Display the result of the match.


Using Cortana, you can create memos, play music, create reminders, etc. without logging in to the PC.


◆ 04: Dark theme
The background color of the window has been unified to white so far.


In the future "dark theme" using black as the background color will be added.


When you apply the dark theme, the start menu, notification center, task bar, and clock are also unified with dark colors.


◆ 05: Time zone setting
Adjust the clock automatically according to the time of the country or region where you are using the PC. People who fly around the world are likely to be useful.


◆ 06: Windows Hello
You can use biometric authentication "Windows Hello" which can log in just by copying the face to the camera when logging in to the web application.


Even without entering the password every time, you can log in with just one face by just performing face authentication.



◆ 07: Windows applications compatible with Xbox
Cortana will be available on Xbox One as well. You can turn on the Xbox One simply by saying "Hey Cortana, Xbox On".


Also, you can play games on both Windows 10 PC and Xbox One, and you will be able to share game progress, save, and achievements.


◆ 08: Bash
The shell function "Bash" which is standardly used for UNIX type OS corresponds to Windows 10.



◆ 09: Skype application
The Skype application improves the quality of standard video and sound.


The starting speed is also the explosion speed compared with the conventional speed.


◆ 10: Mirror notification
On Windows 10 mobile and Android terminal, you can receive notification of Windows 10 PC.

It is possible to reply from smartphone to the message received by PC, delete notification, or quickly send pictures taken with smartphone to PC.