Feature Update Windows 10 May version 2004 is on its way

Microsoft has started the rolling of the feature update May version 2004 for Windows 10  to all the eligible devices here is how you can check you are eligible or not and then quickly look into the new features that are coming with feature update version 2004.

Are you ready for the new feature update of Windows 10? The windows 10 update center has started showing the message that The WIndows 10 may 2020 update is on its way. They are giving this update to the eligible devices. And the devices that are not eligible are shown with the message that your device is not ready yet for the update and you will see the update in the update center of Windows 10 as soon as your device is ready. If you want to see that your device is eligible or not go to the update center and check now by going to Settings option and then Security an update. Currently, the update is given to the Windows 10 version 1903 and 1909 who are manually seeking for updates Microsoft is continuously working on this version of windows to make it a good one and fewer bugs.

The status is shown on the Microsoft site by clicking on the learn more option.

Current status as of June 9, 2020

Windows 10, version 2004 is currently no available for every user, only the Windows 10 devices running versions 1903 and 1909 can have this update by manually seek to “Check for updates” via Windows Update. We are continuing our measured approach to initial availability, as we listen, learn, and adjust. Today we are increasing the number of devices that will be offered the May Update. The recommended servicing status is Semi-Annual Channel.

Like the previous feature updates there are several changes made in this new version also, Now if you still don't know what are the changes that are done and the new features that are coming in windows 10 here is a quick look into the new feature of Windows 10.

1) Go passwordless with Microsoft accounts: 

Now the sign-in option to windows device had been made more secure and easy with passwordless sign-in for Microsoft accounts. You can enable it by going to Settings --> Accounts --> Sign-in options, and selecting ‘On’ under ‘Make your device passwordless’ and so you make your device secure by Modern multifactor sign-in authentication with Windows Hello Face (for face login), Fingerprint, or PIN and leaving back the old traditional password sign-in option.

2) Quick Event Create from the Taskbar:

Now you can quickly create a reminder of an event straight from the Calendar flyout on the Taskbar. What you do is just select the date and time at the lower right corner of the Taskbar to open the Calendar flyout and pick your desired date and start typing in the text box. You’ll then see there an option to set a time and location.

3) Reset this PC has cloud reset option:

In addition to the previous “Reset” and “Refresh” options, a new cloud-based Reset has been added in which the install image is downloaded from Microsoft instead of using the on-disk version. Despite this, it works like the previous version in that it will reinstall whatever version of Windows 10 that is currently installed. This will save space on your device as the windows are installed directly from the cloud and secondly it will save time for making bootable pen drives for installing the windows 10.

4)New notification setting:

It’s now possible to turn off app notifications inline in the notification toast by clicking the settings gear and choosing “Turn off all notifications for application-name.”Even now you can mute the notification so that they don't play sound. A new direct link at the top of the Action Center to manage notifications has been added so that notification settings can be reached easily.

5) Easy Bluetooth pairing:

The pairing has been made easy and fast as the pairing is all done in notifications now. So you don’t need to do traditionally by going to the Settings app anymore just finish pairing from the notification.

6) Your Phone:

Your Phone app is being improved rapidly and now supports making and receiving phone calls in addition to accessing photos, text messages, and device notifications.

7) Cortana:

 Microsoft’s digital assistant has been decoupled from Windows Search and the search bar that’s available by default on the Windows 10 taskbar. Now, it’s a standalone Store app.

8) Task manager changes:

GPU temperature monitoring If you have a dedicated GPU card, you will be able to see the current temperature next to its listing in the Performance Tab and Disk type now visible in the Task Manager Performance tab this means that by opening task manager performance tab it will show all the Hard drive and SSD connected to the device.

9) File Explorer search:

 The Search box in the File Explorer application is now powered by Windows Search and offers search suggestions in a drop-down and results from OneDrive files that are not synced to the PC.

10) Virtual Desktop improvements: 

With Windows 10 version 2004, you can now name virtual desktops inline, right in Task View. And your virtual desktops—and their customized names—are retained on reboot.