Windows 12 features, Release Date and Concept
Microsoft will release a new Windows 12 in 2020 with many new features. As previously said that Microsoft will release Windows 12 in next years, namely in April and October. There are several ways that you can use if you want to use the latest version of Windows 12. The first way as usual is where you can update from Windows, whether it’s through Windows Update or using an ISO file Windows 12. While other ways that you can take is to reinstall and install Windows 12. However, of course that will be an important consideration before you decide to install a program update especially the operating system is related to what is new on the major update. For you who are curious about what Windows 12 Update is and what the new features are, here are new features of Windows 12.
Windows 12 new features and Updates
The most interesting part of a major update launch is about what’s new about the update. Moreover, the million OS is rumored to be bringing quite a lot of changes. If you are a loyal Windows 12 user who is curious about what new features Windows 12 Update brings, please refer to the following review.
How to Manually Update Windows 12
- Select the Start (Windows) button from the bottom-left corner.
- Go to settings (gear icon).
- Select the Update and Security icon.
- Choose Windows Update tab in the sidebar (Circular arrows)
- Select Check for updates. If there is an available update, it will begin downloading automatically.
1. Dark Mode File Explorer
If in previous versions of Windows 12 the Dark Mode feature on the Windows 12 theme includes Settings, Microsoft Edge, Groove Music, Calculator, and other Windows 12 default applications. However, On Windows 12 Update, Microsoft complements this shortcoming by adding the Dark Mode feature to File Explorer. The presence of Dark Mode on Windows 12 This update certainly complements the Dark Mode experience on Windows 12. In addition, for those of you who like to use dark mode and work at night, then this can be one of the superior features that will definitely be much liked. You can do file processing and execute files through the context menu (right click on the mouse) with a dark background display with light writing.
2. Clipboard History
The next new feature brought by Windows 12 Update is the addition of Clipboard History. If you do the Copy or Cut command, the data will be stored in the Clipboard. During this time, if you copy or cut, only the last data can be pasted. With the presence of this Clipboard History feature, the law will no longer apply. The Clipboard History feature allows you to view all data in the form of text or files that you have copied or cut. Not only limited to just seeing, you also freely can choose which one you want to Paste. So, you can copy text in sequence and then Paste in the order that you want. Not only that, if you have devices that are connected using a Microsoft account, then you can Paste data from one device on another device. The way is very easy, you just simply press Windows + V to display the Clipboard History window and all the lists that you have copied or cut will appear.
3. Snip & Sketch
New features Windows 12 The next update is Snip & Sketch. This feature is a feature that allows you to edit or scribble on the screenshot that you just captured. Activities that you can do from Cropping, Marking, Scribbling, even you can also draw using the crossbar and bow. How to use this feature is also very easy, you only need to press Windows + Shift + S to do a screenshot. After that, please click on the image that appears in the Floating Window. Then you can then edit and sketch the Screenshot results according to taste.
4. Texting from the Laptop
On Windows 12 Update, you can send and read SMS directly from the laptop. This version of Windows 12 allows you to synchronize Windows 12 on a laptop with your Android Smartphone. So, you can immediately see the SMS contained on your Android Smartphone and also reply using a Laptop. Not only viewing and sending SMS, you can also view photos contained on your Smartphone. So, every time you take a new photo using a Smartphone, then you can immediately see the photo through a laptop. However, to be able to use this feature, you must install the Microsoft Launcher or Your Phone Companion application on an Android Smartphone. Then, please log in using the Microsoft account used on the laptop.
5. Search Preview
New features Windows 12 The next update is the look of Windows Search that has been overhauled by adding previews. So, if you type certain keywords then a preview of the search results you choose will be displayed. For example, if you type in a song title, the song title will be displayed in full, file location and other information. In addition, if you are looking for an application, you will also be shown several actions that you can use.
6. Microsoft Edge Updates
The next new feature is the changes given to Microsoft Edge. Among these changes is the shadow which makes the depth effect of the display become more pronounced? Then all the settings on Microsoft Edge are grouped in categories which of course make it easy for users to find the settings sought. Not only that, you can also now set the auto play media to set whether a video will play automatically or not. When you read PDFs using Edge Browser, you can now add notes and annotations. This of course would be interesting if you want to add certain notes when reading an eBook. Then, if you open the reading view, currently available Learning Tools with Text Options that can be adjusted to look and color. Then there is also Line Focus, to make the text focus on one, three, or five lines according to the settings.
7. Power Usage in Task Manager
New feature Windows 12 the next update is the addition of information related to Power Usage in the Task Manager. Not only Power Usage, Power Usage Trend is also added to make it easier for you to monitor power usage on Windows 12. Both of which you can use to monitor any application that uses high power to low. Thus, you can see a list of applications that make the Laptop battery run out quickly.
8. HDR Support
The next new feature is the HDR support on laptops that use the latest version of Windows 12. Of course this will be very useful if you enjoy using a large-screen monitor, for example 4K with HDR support. Windows 12 Update now has special options for setting HDR in Settings> Display> Windows HD Color. This setting will display the screen that you use HDR support for anything, starting from video streams, games, applications, etc.
9. Windows Security
Another change that came with Windows 12 Update was the change of name from Windows Defender to Windows Security. This default Windows antivirus also adds several new security features. For example, the anti-ransom ware feature is Controlled Folder Access that you can easily set any application that has access to that folder. Of course this will make it easier for you to protect your data from ransom ware and still allow certain applications to access it.
