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Windows 10 Creators Update: Microsoft’s Top Five Incredible Features

Apr 14, 2017 07:16 AM EDT

Microsoft started to roll out its latest Windows 10 Creators Update last April 11, 2017. Now, everyone is expecting that this could be a groundbreaking from Microsoft. To find out, here are the top 10 features of the newest Windows 10 update.

Cortana

This could be the most essential and productive feature of Windows 10 Creators Update. It has the ability to remind you of your activities such as meetings, important events or even deadlines for your billings. Aside from reminders, giving guide through set-up process is another function of Cortana. Using your microphone and speakers, it will give you systematically steps such as installing the Windows 10 or other applications.

Dynamic Lock

Verge describes it as the "Windows Goodbye"; this feature allows to lock your Windows 10 device when you are not around. To do that, all you have to do is to pair it with your phones or other devices' Bluetooth. Once the Windows 10 detect the proximity of the Bluetooth and it will automatically lock your PC device. Dynamic Lock serves as one of the security updates of Windows 10 Creators Update.

Microsoft Edge

Windows 10 Creators Update makes the Microsoft Edge browser to be more precise and improve its performance. This feature allows you to group the tabs you opened and set them aside. It is more useful for those people doing their researches and becoming confused if many tabs are open. To do that, click "Set these tabs aside" button at the left side of Microsoft Edge address bar. If you are going to re-open them, click the "Tabs you've set aside" button located on the left side of "Set these tabs aside" button.

Game Mode

It is good news for all the players since Windows 10 Creators Update improves its gaming feature. According to PC Advisor, it focuses on the overall gaming performance of your Windows 10 personal computer. It also prioritizes the CPU and GPU resources for the game. The new Game Mode improves the frame rates; reduce background tasks and other issues that will interfere the game's performance. Beam Streaming is also included in the new Windows 10 update.

Picture-In-Picture

Known as the "Compact Overlay Window" and Windows 10 Creators Update added it to Windows 10 PC. It allows you to do multitasking without any interference. You can now watch YouTube video in a small window while browsing other apps on your PC. This feature serves as the support of Windows 10 to Universal Windows Apps.

Aside from the mentioned features of Windows 10 Creators Update, there are other features included in the update. One of them is the Night Light that allows you to reduce blue light from a screen. Others like Paint 3D, Security Center, Updates Control and Improved Touchpad Gesture can also be essential for you and your Windows 10 PC.

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