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Introducing the Windows 10 May 2019 Update - the upcoming significant update for Windows 10 promising enhancements and new features, particularly in user interface and OS security. Dive into the details in this Mytour article to learn more about what's fresh with Windows 10 May 2019 Update.
What's Fresh with Windows 10 May 2019 Update?
1. Revamped Start Menu Interface
With the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, the Start Menu interface undergoes a refresh, becoming simpler with fewer default pinned apps. Additionally, users can now right-click and uninstall default apps from the Start Menu, as well as unpin all tiles directly from the context menu.
2. Virtual Assistant Cortana Separated from Windows 10 Search
In the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Microsoft separates the virtual assistant Cortana from Windows Search. Cortana remains available on Windows 10 and continues to perform online content searches but operates as an independent entity.
A dedicated button for virtual assistant Cortana now resides on the Taskbar alongside a separate entry in the Settings app. Learn how to enable the virtual assistant on Windows 10 here.
3. Enhanced Search Experience on Windows 10
The Windows 10 May 2019 Update also promises to deliver a better search experience for users. The search box on the Taskbar remains unchanged and functions as before, except for the Cortana virtual assistant.
At the top corner of the search panel, users will now see filters and frequently used apps, recent documents, and websites, or activities on Timeline.
Furthermore, on the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, users can easily access search indexing options found in Settings => Search => Searching Windows.
4. Windows Sandbox Enables Testing of Unsafe Apps and Websites
In the May 2019 Update, Microsoft introduces a new feature for experienced users and IT professionals. This new feature, called Windows Sandbox, is a virtual Windows 10 environment that you can use to run and test unsafe apps or access unsafe websites.
Unfortunately, Windows Sandbox is only available on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.
5. Creating a Microsoft Account with Phone Number Instead of Email
Previously, users could only create a Microsoft account using their email address. The good news is, starting from the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, users can now create a Microsoft account using their phone number.
6. Settings App Enhanced with Useful New Settings
The Windows Hello options in the Settings app are better organized. Additionally, users can now use physical keys to log into their Windows 10 computer.
The process of installing fonts has been significantly improved. Unlike in previous Windows 10 updates, to install fonts in the May 2019 Update, you simply need to drag and drop the fonts into the Fonts page within the Settings app.
On older versions of Windows 10, syncing the clock with an Internet time server required delving deep into the Control Panel. In the May 2019 Update, we can synchronize the time directly within the Settings app.
The Storage page within the Settings app has also been redesigned. System drives and memory usage are categorized. Additional drives are still available but are no longer displayed on the first page.
Furthermore, the configuration page for IP addresses used by Ethernet cards has been moved to the Settings app. Now users can configure IP addresses in Settings => Network & Internet => Ethernet.
All these changes make the Settings app more useful, meaning users will need to access and delve into the old Control Panel less frequently.
7. Refined User Interface
Windows 10 May 2019 Update utilizes visually appealing acrylic effects (part of Microsoft's Fluent Design System) on the Windows 10 login screen. When clicking or tapping to select user account details for login, the background is covered by a captivating blurry layout, helping users focus on entering login information.
Additionally, in the May 2019 Update, users can use the Light Theme alongside the Dark Theme. Essentially, the Light Theme is an upgraded version of the white-themed set available in the operating system, making the user interface (UI) appear brighter.
Clipboard (press Windows + V to open) has been redesigned to display text snippets in a more understandable manner.
The Print dialog presented by universal app applications on the Microsoft Store has also been redesigned, showing both the printer name and a more visually appealing interface.
Finally, the May 2019 Update has added some new emoticons and emojis that you can use in all apps. Press Windows + . or Windows + ; to view all available emoticons and emojis.
8. Window Security Adds Tamper Protection Feature
Windows Security introduces a new feature called Tamper Protection. This feature is designed to notify users whenever an app or another user attempts to modify important security settings. Additionally, the Protection History page provides users with an overview of security events on their Windows 10 computer.
9. New Changes in Task Manager
Task Manager now includes 2 new options. One option allows viewing which apps are running on the system as DPI-aware, which is particularly crucial on touch-enabled and high-resolution devices, helping users identify apps not designed to scale on any screen. The second option allows selecting the default tab displayed when users open Task Manager.
10. Enhanced Focus Assist
Focus Assist feature adds a new rule: users will only be disturbed by notifications when they are running apps in full-screen mode.
This article above by Mytour just outlined for you the new features in the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Hopefully, this article has provided you with useful information and answered your questions about what's new in the Windows 10 May 2019 Update.
