Explore the upcoming features of Windows 10

These range from animation previews to new File Explorer layouts. Some changes can be enjoyable for users, but there are also some that are not different to impress.

File Explorer

Microsoft will spacing items, columns, and rows in File Explorer and adding a bit of room to other areas to make it easier for you to interact with your files using the touchscreen.

This change is also designed for better consistency with the modern experience (XAML), and it won't be specific to tablet mode, meaning you can try out the new layout while using the mode. desktop degree.

This new layout is enabled by default in builds, but users can switch to the old layout called Compact mode. You can change this by going to the View tab of the Windows Options window.

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File Explorer interface can be tweaked via the Compact mode option

Virtual Desktops (virtual desktop)

The feature to create virtual monitors on Windows 10 has been available since 2018, it will help users use many different screens for open applications. But the problem is that you cannot rearrange the order of the virtual desktops or use a unique wallpaper for each virtual screen.

In the new update, Microsoft will introduce 2 new features for virtual monitors: the ability to rearrange the order (change the position of each virtual screen) and customize the wallpaper for all of your virtual screens. .

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The virtual screens will be able to move and set their own wallpapers

Animations

With the Windows 10 Sun Valley update, Microsoft also plans to change the new motion effect when opening and minimizing windows. In our tests, the new motion effect is now available in Windows 10 Insider build 21337 for most window transitions.

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New window motion effects on Windows 10

Some other noteworthy changes

Another change that many will be happy with is that Microsoft is categorizing more apps as Inbox apps, which means they'll be installed automatically in Windows 10 and can be updated from the Microsoft Store.

Specifically, some applications are brought in the form of Inbox apps such as: Windows Terminal, Power Automate Desktop, Notepad.

Micah Soto

Update 23 March 2021