{"id":29741,"date":"2017-04-12T18:01:05","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T10:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=29741"},"modified":"2023-10-13T03:58:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T19:58:44","slug":"windows-10-creators-update-new-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/windows-10-creators-update-new-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 10 Creators Update – What’s New"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft has a new and awaited update for Windows 10 called the Creators Update<\/a>. If you\u2019re eager, you can download it yourself<\/a> now. If not, it\u2019ll automatically download starting April 11th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Remember the Anniversary Update<\/a>? Just like that, the Creators Update adds new features to Windows 10. Most are easy to use, but some might need a bit of searching.<\/p>\n

If you want to make the most of Windows 10\u2019s new update<\/a>, keep reading. We\u2019ll show the main features of the Creators Update and guide you on how to turn them on and use them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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3D Painting with Paint 3D<\/h2>\n

Paint 3D is like the classic Microsoft Paint, but now it\u2019s for 3D designs. Once you get the Creators Update, you can start using Paint 3D. It helps users make 3D projects<\/strong> either from scratch or by turning 2D pictures into 3D ones.<\/p>\n

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And there\u2019s more! Paint 3D works great with Remix 3D<\/a>. This site lets users download 3D projects or share their own creations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Is Paint 3D the best 3D design tool out there? Maybe not. But, it\u2019s one of the easiest and most accessible<\/strong>, especially since it\u2019s free for everyone who has the Creators Update.<\/p>\n

Upgraded Privacy Dashboard<\/h2>\n

Privacy matters a lot<\/strong> to users, and Microsoft knows that. With the Creators Update, they\u2019ve taken a step towards improving privacy<\/strong> by bringing in a new dashboard.<\/p>\n

When you finish installing the Creators Update on Windows 10, you\u2019ll see this privacy dashboard. Here, you can control the amount of information Microsoft collects<\/strong> from you. You can either let them have full access or keep it to the basics.<\/p>\n

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If you want to change your privacy choices later, just go to the Settings<\/strong> menu. Even though this new dashboard might not let users control every tiny detail, it shows that Microsoft is committed to handling privacy worries<\/strong> of Windows 10 users.<\/p>\n

Better Control Over Windows Updates<\/h2>\n

We all know how annoying it is when Windows suddenly restarts to install an update. The good news is that with the Creators Update, Microsoft lets Windows 10 users have more say over these surprise restarts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a Windows 10 Home user<\/strong>, you\u2019ll get to use the \u201cActive Hours\u201d<\/strong> feature. This lets you set times when you don\u2019t want Windows to restart for updates. For those on Windows 10 Professional, Education, or Enterprise, there\u2019s even an option to delay new updates for up to 35 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Not just that, the Creators Update also introduces Microsoft\u2019s new Universal Update Platform<\/strong>. This means updates will be smaller and more efficient in the future.<\/p>\n

Organizing the Start Menu<\/h2>\n

Ever thought of grouping several apps in the Start Menu into one folder<\/strong>? The Creators Update lets you do just that.<\/p>\n

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Creating a folder is easy. Just drag one app over another<\/strong>. When you click on this folder, it expands to show all the apps inside. If you like a neat and tidy Start Menu<\/strong>, this is a feature you\u2019ll love.<\/p>\n

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Introduction of PowerShell<\/h2>\n

If you enjoy tweaking Windows, here\u2019s good news. With the Creators Update, Microsoft has made PowerShell the main shell<\/strong>, while the old Command Prompt takes a backseat.<\/p>\n

After the update, you can start PowerShell by right-clicking the Start button<\/strong> and choosing the PowerShell option.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry if you still want to use the Command Prompt. You can access it manually when needed.<\/p>\n

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