For those people who bought into the Windows 10 hype and it just did not live up to expectations, Microsoft is finally releasing it's first update.
As usual, it is jam packed with fixes that should not be atop of the priority list. The update includes...
Experience improvements in this update include:
- Performance in everyday tasks, such as boot time now nearly 30% faster than Windows 7 on the same device.
- With Cortana, you can use your device’s pen** to just scribble a note in the Cortana Notebook and Cortana will recognize the phone number, email address, and even physical address to help you set reminders. Cortana can also now keep track of your event and movie bookings too, sending you helpful reminders to know where to go and get there on time, plus the option to book and track an Uber**. We’re excited to make Cortana available in Japan, Australia, and Canada and India (in English) with features and experiences customized for each market.
- Microsoft Edge offers improved performance and security, along with tab preview, which allows you to hover over your open tabs and get a preview of what’s on those websites without leaving the page you’re on. Microsoft Edge now syncs your Favorites and Reading list items across devices so you can easily get back to the content you’re interested in most. And, Cortana will now notify you of the best coupons** from your favorite retailers such as Staples, Macys and Best Buy when shopping in Microsoft Edge.
That is pretty much it. C'mon Microsoft. I am not even going to mention (oops, just did) the fact that Microsoft is not even asking users permission for this update. They are simply updating without consent. Aside from that, what about Chromecast support? Chromecast mirroring worked fairly well in Windows 8 and it is mind-boggling how it isn't even supported in Windows 10. Is this a mthod in which to force users to dish out $ for the Miracast? I feel that is unacceptable.
And that is just the beginning of my gripes. However I will leave that for another time. This mandatory update is something that I eventually wanted to see. It is just that I wanted other aspects of the OS to be dealt with first.
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