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Windows 10 May 2020 Update was recently released to consumers, but unlike some previous feature updates, version 2004 doesn’t introduce a bunch of major features.

It does include several useful tweaks to the operating system, such as the option to move Cortana window, reset desktop using Cloud Reset, and an improved interface for 2-in-1 PCs.

Microsoft’s next Windows 10 feature update, codenamed 21H1, is coming soon. We don’t know exactly what it will include and what its official name will be, but it’s said to be launching sometime in the spring of 2021.

In this article, we’ve highlighted every feature that Microsoft is currently testing for Windows 10.

Storage Recommendations

Windows 10 comes with Storage Settings page that allows you to scan the local drives to free up the temporary files, apps, and other data that eats up space.

Beginning with the next Windows 10 feature update, the Storage Settings will provide cleanup recommendations to help you free up space and remove unused apps or files that you probably don’t need.

The cleanup tool lists all recommendations on one page, thus making it easier for users to make free space.

As you can see in the above screenshot, cleanup recommendations will be grouped in several categories, including unused apps/files and large files.

Apps & Features

Microsoft is working on an improved Apps & Features page, according to an “AppManager” app allegedly published by Microsoft in the app store.

This appears to be an upgrade to the existing Apps & Features page of the Settings app. It looks like Windows 10’s Apps & Features page will finally allow users to view the processes running in the background and you’ll be able to uninstall apps as well.

Start Menu

Windows 10 is also getting a new Start Menu design next year. Microsoft has recently published a new preview build which showcases the Start Menu with theme-aware tiles.

While the redesigned Start Menu doesn’t appear to be a massive change initially, more work is in the pipeline as Microsoft is looking to make the operating system look cleaner and more uniform.

The Live tiles have been updated to become “theme-aware” and they will now carry the same colour background for a uniform appearance. As a result, the colour of your live tiles pinned to the Start Menu matches whether you’re running light or dark theme.

You can still apply an accent colour if you wish.

Alt+Tab

Windows 10 preview update also changes the way Alt-Tab works by allowing users to quickly switch between the windows and Microsoft Edge tabs you have open.

Each tab of Microsoft Edge will be displayed separately in the Alt-Tab apps switching screen. If you’ve got a few tabs open, you’ll be able to switch between tabs and apps using Alt+Tab keyboard shortcut.

Microsoft says it has included the option to disable the new Alt-Tab experience for those who have a lot of tabs open.

Other tweaks

Microsoft is planning to bring Settings and Control Panel “closer”. As part of its new plan, the tech giant is updating the Settings app to include options from the Control Panel and classic flyout menus.

Microsoft is also updating Settings > System > Sound > Manage sound devices to let you know which device is the default. You can click on the sound device to set it as “default”.

The classic volume mixer has been updated to include a link to the modern audio settings, which you can use to configure the audio experience.

There are plans to streamline the Settings experience across the operating system before removing any pages of the Control Panel.

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