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In many ways, Windows 10 is the greatest operating system Microsoft has ever crafted
Redstone 4, or the Spring Creators Update.As with any major update for Windows 10, the Spring Creators Update will bring a ton of exciting
article.It is now also available to Windows Insiders, and we have a guide on how to download and install the Windows 10 Spring Creators
Update right now.It was widely assumed that the Spring Creators Update would have a release date of April 10, but it has since been delayed
by Microsoft.Cut to the chaseWhat is it The next major update for Windows 10When is it out Was pencilled in for April 10, but now
delayedWhat will it cost As with previous major Windows 10 updates, it will be freeWindows 10 Spring Creators Update release dateSo, when
tested by Windows Insiders, a group of testers who try out early versions of Windows 10, back in early 2017.Then, on August 31 2017, Windows
10 Build 16353 was released to Windows Insiders, which is part of the Redstone 4 development branch
This indicated that Microsoft was gearing up for release.There has been a bevy of rumors about the release date of Windows 10 Redstone 4, or
the Spring Creators Update
anonymous sources, hinted that the Spring Creators Update will be releasing on April 10
This information is backed up by a blog post suggesting that Windows 10 build 17133 will be the final release.It was then all-but confirmed
that the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update will be released on Tuesday, April 10
However, that date came and went without any official release.We then found out that the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update has been delayed
The fix could take a few weeks, so we may not see the update until the every end of April.Windows 10 Redstone 4 nameRedstone 4 is just the
codename for the next major update to Windows 10, so expect it to have a catchier name closer to release
Redstone updates.Another leak again showed that Microsoft will likely call Windows 10 Redstone 4 the Spring Creators Update, this time from
The reference to Spring Creators Update was found in the code for the update, pretty much confirming the name.Windows 10 Spring Creators
the features coming in the Spring Creators Update
Microsoft didn't feel it was ready, so it was cut from the release
Now, after months of testing, it looks like it will debut in Redstone 4.It shows a visual timeline of the desktop, allowing the user to jump
transition when switching between different devices, it will also let the user revisit a desktop state from an earlier time
lick of paint, and not only will Windows 10 look nicer, the operating system will be easier to use as well.Near ShareMicrosoft is looking to
make wirelessly sharing files between devices easier than ever in Redstone 4 thanks to its new Near Share feature.With Bluetooth and Near
to Bluetooth peripherals is also set to be much quicker and easier in Redstone 4 thanks to the new quick pair feature
When a device in pairing mode is within range of your Windows 10 device running the Spring Creators Update, a notification will appear
Click on it, and it will be accessible to your Windows 10 device, without having to go into Settings.At the moment this only works with
Store.PWAs work like regular Windows apps, but being web-based means they're lightweight and many don't need to be installed
By making them searchable in the Microsoft Store, Microsoft is giving them equal billing as full Windows 10 apps, as well as giving users
more apps to choose from.Edge improvementsThe Edge web browser is also getting a hefty amount of updates with Redstone 4, as Microsoft
continues to improve its software to compete with Chrome and Firefox.A new-look menu grants you quick access to your bookmarks, history and
other essential parts of the browser, and you can now quickly pin eBooks to the Start Menu when reading them in Edge.Edge will also be
better at automatically filling in forms with your information as well, making it easier to sign up for websites and the like
It will remember your payment card details as well (but not the security code on the back), making it easier to pay online
a tab and mute it will be a blessing, and InPrivate mode can now run certain extensions if you want it to.Printing has also been improved
Creators Update.Heading up the list of improvements is a brand-new virtual environment for users to wander around
Think modern super-posh penthouse apartment, basically.Other important changes have been implemented on the SteamVR front, including the
introduction of haptic feedback for the motion controllers in SteamVR games
is improved as well.These are all welcome additions that should make Mixed Reality even more competitive compared to the Oculus Rift and HTC
10 restarting itself without warning.Fewer windows for changing settingsThere are a few instances in Windows 10 that still make it feel like
One of the most egregious examples of this is that to change certain settings you need to use the Settings app, while others require you to
Putting all the settings into one place would be a fantastic addition.Stop apps and windows auto opening on restartMicrosoft brought a new
feature to the Fall Creators Update which reopened any apps, windows and websites you had open when you last shut down your PC.While this
didn't include an option to disable the feature
This means that anyone who likes a fresh, empty desktop each time they start up Windows 10 needs to make sure everything is closed manually
