Windows 10 is 3 years old, since then, how many changes have been made?

Windows 10 is now 3 years old.Previously, 3 years was the cycle to get a new version of Windows, which means we welcome a new OS, bring new designs and features . Since Windows became a service (Windows as a Service) , there is no new Windows version every 3 years because Microsoft has committed to updating Windows 10 more frequently.

This also means that there will be no major changes immediately, but the OS will gradually change according to many updates.Previously, upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7, you will see big changes.But now, updates are released twice a year so the feeling is not as big as before.This is also good because users do not have to re-learn how to operate the OS and Microsoft does not have to wait for a third of a decade to release new features.

Since the first day of release on July 29, 2015, this is the next update of Windows 10.

1. Windows 10 Version 1511 (November 2015 Update).
2. Windows 10 Version 1607 (Anniversary Update).
3. Windows 10 Version 1703 (Creators Update).
4. Windows 10 Version 1709 (Fall Creators Update).
5. Windows 10 Version 1803 (April 2018 Update).

Here are some reviews by category on this OS.

Degree of approval: B

The number of Windows 10 installers increased by about 200 million new active users each year.At that rate, the number of devices running Windows 10 around the world can reach 1 billion in early 2020. That is an impressive number but there is another milestone to remember.

1. Overcoming Windows 7, Windows 10 is rated as the best Windows version in terms of security
2. Windows 10 reached the milestone of 600 million units

Just weeks after that time, Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 7, on January 14, 2020.When there is time, many customers will not rush to switch from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Data from the US Data Analytics Program also shows good signs, even though June 30, 2018, still nearly 40% Windows 7 machines access US government websites.

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Data on percentage of Windows versions in the market

Upgrade and update: B

After 3 years, Windows 10 has a stable update schedule, 2 times per year, with additional updates on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.Recent updates also added clear announcements about the following times, scheduling installation at a convenient time, much better than unexpected updates.

Still there are 2 issues.One is that heavy half-year updates have been reduced by Microsoft but still weigh up to gigabytes.The second is to postpone updating too complicated, unless you use Windows 10 Home, which means you can't postpone the update.

Private rights from: A-

Initially, Windows 10 was also accused of collecting user information but later, it seemed that the information was only used to develop products.

In 2017, Microsoft said exactly what information they viewed and did not see with Connected User Experiences and Telemetry, later known as Universal Telemetry Client, and changed privacy settings to comply with the rules. European design.

1. 70% of Windows 10 users are completely satisfied with Microsoft's data collection
2. Guide to see which personal data has been collected by Microsoft on Windows 10
3. How to block Windows 10 from tracking and collecting user information

From version 1803, Microosoft also has the new Windows Diagnostic Data Viewer tool, allowing anyone with administrative rights to view data obtained from the device.Update in 4/2018 also has the Delete button to delete all data.

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Windows Diagnostic Data Viewer

Security: A / B

Two rating points are offered for two groups of business customers with good security features, most notably the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (A) and the smaller market segment that is not available. That security feature (B).

Application: C-

You can install Office, iTunes, Slack, Spotify from the Store, but there are not many reasons why you have to do it when they have normal installs.iTunes on the Store is poorly rated.The default installed application under Windows 10 has also been improved, but there is no shortage of installed things that users do not know.

The only bright spot is Office 365, even if you don't need Windows 10, you can install it.

Hardware: B +

This is usually in the category of phones and tablets, and Microsoft had to get an undisputed F score but eventually ended Windows Phone and focused on PC.Surface Pro and Surface Book are examples of good PCs.Gradually, they will also complete what Microsoft has said, that will encourage OEM partners to create better devices.

Apple is insolent when Mac is blamed for the quality of the keyboard, does not upgrade nail products like the Mac Pro and lacks support for touch devices.That's when Windows device manufacturers bring HP's Specter X360 or Huawei's MateBook Pro X.

Epilogue

Redstone 5 is being finalized and released this fall.Meanwhile 19H1 also prepared for the following year.Over the past 3 years, Windows 10 has done a good job.Now we do not need to wait for 3 years to update the OS but gradually receive changes and improvements every year.Although it is not perfect, this is still the OS that many people use.Microsoft aims to 3 ttir devices running Windows 10 for 3 years and maybe they can achieve that goal.

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