At the launch of Windows 10 was not the case because of possible security risks

On August 2, launched the Anniversary Windows Update 10, a free update for all Windows 10 users. It is the first major update after the launch of Windows 10.

If you are not yet Windows 7 or 8 on Windows 10 are switched, it is a good idea to do this before July 29th. Then it would no longer free. A new update also comes on August 2, which Windows 10 is even better. What kind of things will change? Also read: Upgrade to Windows 10 while you can.

The Edge browser is better
Edge, the successor of Internet Explorer, has undergone some rigorous changes. Thus, this browser does finally support for extensions. At the launch of Windows 10 was not the case because of possible security risks, even supporting other browsers such as Safari, Firefox and Chrome all have extensions and add-ons from third parties. The extensions Edge will be available through the Windows Store. To begin this AdBlock, Pinterest Pin It and Evernote, hopefully with more additions later.

Furthermore it will be possible in the new version of Edge to pin tabs to access the browser history by clicking the right mouse button on the back or forward button. You receive a message when you try to close the browser while still downloads are in progress, and reports of websites appear in the Action Center. Also folders to cloud storage services to be towed.

Sign in to apps and websites with Windows Hello
Currently, you can log on your computer running Windows Hello through facial recognition, your fingerprint or an iris scan, but with the new update, it will also be possible to log on to websites in this way.

For this you must use the Edge browser, because it is only browser supports right out of the box biometric data. Moreover, you can now also use Windows Hello to log in on apps.

Windows Hello will also provide support for logging on to your PC with another device, such as a special USB device, a smartphone or a fitness tracker.

Cortana on the lock screen
Cortana will now be on the lock screen, so that Cortana can be activated directly from the lock screen and can perform tasks such as managing your calendar and give directions.


Cortana you soon directly from your vergrendelschermgebruiken.
the start menu
Microsoft keeps tinkering at the start menu. It looks different again, this time is the All Apps view disappeared. You get links to see a list of all installed apps. Right are the tiles. On the far left are the icons for your account, downloads, Explorer , Settings, and the like.

Virtual Desktops
The Anniversary Update is possible to pin down one or more windows of an app on all virtual desktops so you can access them anywhere. This is useful if you ever need a particular app and must return to it.

The Action Centre is better
From now you can Android device linked to your Windows 10 PC with the Cortana app for Android, so that alerts can be displayed on your phone in the Action Center. Moreover, you can then use your PC to call people and texting.

Furthermore grouped notifications by app so you can remove them quickly at the same time. For each app, you can choose the maximum number of notifications and how these notifications are displayed.

You can select which applications have priority, so you will see only important messages for you. You can choose from three levels of priority, with the highest first appears in the Action Center.

Windows Defender is better
When you install a third-party antivirus program in Windows 10, Windows Defender is automatically turned off. In the new update Windows Defender can however be used as an additional layer of protection by scanning periodically without hindering the other antivirus program.

Xbox Play Anywhere
Xbox Play Anywhere lets you play universally on your Xbox and PC. This only applies to titles that have yet to be released, but games you have purchased on the Xbox you can play on your Windows 10 PC and vice versa.

Furthermore, you can start a game on your PC and it immediately proceed to your Xbox because everything is synchronized properly.

More options for the stylus
Windows Ink is a new feature to work with a stylus across Windows 10. The system tray is an icon that lets you navigate to the special Windows Ink environment.

The update also includes a number of new apps that use the Windows Ink feature, and certain existing apps have inherited functionality, such as Maps which you can now subscribe routes.

In the Windows settings, you can also include devices to adjust the settings and buttons of your stylus.

new emoji
All the emoji in Windows 10 have been renewed and have gotten more expressive appearance. They are colorful and large, with lots of detail. You can also choose from six skin tones to match the better emoji on your person.