{"id":722,"date":"2019-01-23T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/?p=722"},"modified":"2020-04-17T12:58:56","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T18:58:56","slug":"new-features-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abcd-tech.com\/wp\/2019\/01\/new-features-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Cool New Features Just Released for Windows 10? (How to Make the Most of Them!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Last fall, Microsoft released\na major feature update for Windows 10. The release came out in October and was\nrolled out in waves across PC\u2019s throughout late 2018, so you may have seen the\nupdate notification in your PC in November or December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wasn\u2019t just one of\nthose boring updates with only security patches or back-end improvements, this\none was user-focused and also brings some functionality to Windows that Mac users\nhave had for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the things abcd TECH\ndoes for our clients in Wichita, Derby, Mulvane, Newton, and the surrounding\nareas is to help streamline technology and empower you to get the most out of\nyour tech. Through technology\nclasses<\/a>, custom setups, and repairs and maintenance plans, we can keep your\ndevices optimized for work, play, or connecting with loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t yet explored\nthe cool new things that the recent Windows 10 update has to offer, we\u2019ve got a\nprimer below to help you hit the ground running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Features in Windows 10 to Make Your\nLife Easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One theme that we\nnoticed right away since we work extensively with both Mac and Windows computers\nand devices is that this update evens the playing field in certain ways, incorporating\nfeatures, like phone texts to your computer, that Mac users have had for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The typical American spends nearly\n4 hours a day on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. (New\nYork Post<\/a>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your job requires you\nto work on a computer all day, the hours you\u2019re spending in front of a screen are\neven higher. Knowing how to get the most out of new features can increase your\nproductivity and save you tons of time both at work and at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what to look for\n(and play with) in the recent Windows 10 update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send Text Messages from Your Computer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tired of \u201cone finger\ntyping\u201d on that tiny smartphone screen? You can now connect your PC and Android\nphone in a new way. Using the Your\nPhone app<\/a> on your computer you can send and review text messages right on\nyour desktop or laptop. You need to be using a mobile phone running Android 7.0\n(Nougat) or later. They haven\u2019t yet enabled this for iPhones, but hopefully\nthat\u2019s coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screenshots Just got 100-Times Better<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With their new screenshot\ncapability, Windows just upped Apple in the screenshot department. On Macs, you\u2019ve\nbeen able to use a keyboard command for years that allows you to draw a\nrectangle on your screen to save an image on your desktop automatically. Windows\nwent a step farther increasing their screenshot functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to take a\nscreenshot of any area on your screen, just hold down key combination Windows logo key + Shift + S<\/strong>. This will\nbring up the Snip tool allowing you to draw a rectangle over the area you want\nto capture, then it automatically brings your shot into Sketch, where you can either\nsave it as is, or add text or other markups before saving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instantly Make Your Screen Easier to Read<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No one likes having to\nsquint at the computer trying to read small text or images. The Magnifier\nfeature in Windows 10 easily makes words and images larger on your screen. Just\npress the Windows logo key + Plus sign<\/strong>\nto turn it on and turn it off with Windows\nlogo + Esc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Recent Android Phone Photos on Your PC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another mobile\/PC integration\nupgrade is the ability to see the 25 most recent photos that you took on your\nAndroid phone right on your computer. No more having to email them to yourself\nor figure out how to transfer them. You an easily pull up the Your Phone app\nthat will automatically display your recent smartphone photos and allow you to\neasily drag them into an email or social media post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cloud Clipboard Allows Copy\/Paste Across PCs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

See something cool on your\ncomputer and want to share with a loved one? The Cloud clipboard makes the\ncopy\/paste function transferrable across devices. Select the windows Start button, then go to Settings >\nSystem > Clipboard<\/strong>. The toggle allows you to turn on Clipboard and Sync\nacross devices. Using keyboard combination Windows\nlogo key + V<\/strong> allows you to see a full clipboard history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Those that Like to Work in the Dark<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you like having a\ndark background, you\u2019ll appreciate the new ability to use dark mode on file\nexplorer in Windows 10. The functionality is also extended to apps. Go to your Settings > Personalization > Colors<\/strong>,\nthen toggle light or dark under \u201cChoose your default app mode\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule a Training Session on\nWindows 10 Updates Today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Need some help getting\nyour Android phone and PC connected so you can enjoy the texting and photo\nsharing features? Would you like a step by step on using the new Snip to Sketch\ntool? Just call abcd TECH!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have family-friendly hours Monday-Saturday from 9AM to 8:30PM and can help you start using all those cool new features in just one session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule a session through <\/strong>our contact form<\/strong><\/a> or by calling 316-768-7832.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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