What’s new in Windows 10
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The Fall Creators Update has made it easier to quickly
stay in contact with your favourite contacts – individuals can be
pinned to the Taskbar enabling you to message them via Skype
or email without having to open a separate window. Right-click
the Taskbar and choose ‘Show People button’ to get started.5
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The Creators Update introduced widespread support for
3D, from a brand new app (Paint 3D) to support for 3D content in
other Microsoft tools, including both Edge and PowerPoint. This
was accompanied by support for VR headsets and other
Augmented Reality (AR) features.
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The Fall Creators Update can now reduce the size
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demand’. To enable this, right-click the OneDrive Taskbar
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One of the biggest turn-offs for Windows 10’s new
web browser was a complete lack of support for add-ons and
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and because extensions are only available through the Microsoft
Store, you can be sure they’ve been properly vetted.
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The Anniversary Update also took steps to make
Windows friendlier on touch devices, such as 2-in-1 tablets. This
saw the introduction of a dedicated Windows Ink workspace with
sketchpad, sticky notes, annotated screenshot tool and digital
ruler, all designed to play nicely with touchscreens and styluses.Basics
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