Just
when you thought you were in the clear for updating to Windows
10, Microsoft is back with another gift.
When launching Windows 10 as a free upgrade
last year, the software maker began an ambitious push to upgrade Windows 7 and
8.1 users with the goal of getting 1 billion devices refreshed in the coming
years. One year later, Microsoft has made headway, with the company reporting
350 million devices have been upgraded.
PC users who still haven't upgraded may have
noticed from those frequent alerts, Microsoft really, really wants everyone to
do it.
The
upgrade will stop being free after July 29. For those who already have Windows
10, the software maker announced this morning a "Windows 10 Anniversary
Update" will be available beginning Aug. 2, bringing with it new
productivity and security features. Here's a look at some of the highlights.
Ask
Cortana to Remember Your Frequent Flyer Number
Microsoft's virtual assistant, Cortana, will
be available on the lock screen so users can interact with her without having
to unlock their device. One handy life hack mentioned by Microsoft executive
Yusuf Mehdi in a blog post this morning: Cortana will remember your frequent
flyer number and repeat it on command.
Power Efficiency
By consuming less memory and "minimizing
the impact of background activity and peripheral content," Mehdi said the
upgrade will be even more power efficient.
Log Into More Sites Using Biometric Sign-In
Windows Hello, a feature launched with the
upgrade last year, lets users on supported devices log onto their computer
simply by looking at it. The anniversary upgrade is taking that biometric
sign-on, allowing users to get into supported websites without a password and
only a stare. Microsoft hasn't said which websites will be supported yet, but
the company envisions a future where people could use it for everyday tasks,
such as online shopping.
Windows Defender
The free anti-malware service will now let
you schedule periodic scans of your PC and provide new notifications when
threats are detected.
Windows Ink
Your Windows 10 device can be turned into a
(very expensive) piece of paper with Microsoft Ink. (Sorry, an old PC won't
work.) Take notes, edit a story or draw a picture on supported devices using a
stylus.
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