Windows 10 Version 2004 is released: new Cortana, Task Manager adds GPU temperature and many new upgrades

To reschedule, Microsoft continues to send users the next major update package for Windows 10. This new update is codenamed Windows 10 20H1, but has recently been renamed Windows 10 Version 2004.

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Windows 10 Version 2004 is considered to be a lot of changes and improvements that have been very interested since the previous version such as Cloud Reset, completely new Cortana, Windows Search updated with new algorithms, . If you are interested, Let's take a look at some of the following highlights.

Windows recovery feature (Reset) via Cloud

The Windows (Reset) recovery feature in the cloud is really convenient when you are using a strong and stable Internet connection. However, you should note, Resetting the PC by cloud does not perform a factory reset. This option will reinstall the current Windows version instead of the previously installed Windows version on the computer.

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In general, the Windows (Reset) restore feature via Cloud seems very similar to the way Apple handles macOS reinstallation cases, with an option to reinstall macOS by downloading a copy from the cloud. Microsoft actually used a similar feature on its Surface product line, which allows these devices to recover from the cloud by downloading a copy of Windows 10 and reinstalling it.

To use the Windows recovery feature (Reset) via Cloud, go to Settings> Update & Security> Recovery> Reset this PC> Get started> Remove everything.

Name the virtual Desktop

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Windows 10 Version 2004 allows users to name their virtual desktops, and those names will be retained even when you restart Windows.

"New" Cortana

No longer "useless" as in previous versions, Cortana in Windows 10 Version 2004 will be reworked with a completely new interface and features.

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Specifically, you can chat with Cortana just like you are chatting with friends. In addition, you can move Cortana's window anywhere on the Desktop or even resize the Cortana window. And of course, Cortana in Windows 10 Version 2004 also has Dark Mode according to the system.

Monitor the temperature of the GPU and see if the drive on the computer is SSD or HDD from Task Manager

Task Manager on Windows 10 Version 2004 will be adding two interesting new features. This includes reviewing the drive on a computer as an SSD or HDD and monitoring the temperature of the GPU.

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If you use a discrete graphics card and have installed the full driver - your graphics card must support the WDDM 2.4 driver model - you'll see the GPU temperature information in the GPU status section on the Performance tab. Note that this feature only works with discrete graphics cards, not on on-board GPUs.

As for whether the drive displayed on the computer is an SSD or a HDD, this will help you easily identify the type of hardware on your computer, and distinguish which hard drive activity data is on the computer, in case you mount both types of drives into your system.

Automatically restart the application after logging in

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A fairly "smart" feature that allows the operating system to review applications that refresh data themselves through startup, thereby interacting with them and forcing them to start. restart after the user logs into Windows.

Windows Search is improved and simplified

Windows Search in Windows 10 Version 2004 will be "smarter" and faster than the previous version by automatically skipping directories containing common programming files, such as .git, .hg, .svn, .Nuget, and some other directories. Thus, the performance of the computer when compiling and synchronizing the source code will be faster.

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In addition, you will be provided with a Quick searches section to provide quick access to weather information, the latest news .

Xbox Game Bar adds the option of displaying FPS

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The Xbox Game Bar in Windows 10 Version 2004 has added the option of displaying FPS parameters and "achievement" information when playing a certain game.

Customize mouse speed directly from Settings

Previously, you could only change the mouse speed through the Control Panel. But in Windows 10 Version 2004, you can do this directly from Settings.

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This can be considered a quite necessary change in restricting and gradually removing Control Panel from Windows 10.

Change in Windows login

No more depending on your password every time you log in to Windows, now you can use your fingerprint or pin to log in.

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Plus, if you update your account picture on Windows 10, the changes will show up quickly on Windows 10, Microsoft apps and websites.

Allows you to set the download speed for Windows Store data

Exactly, you can set the download speed of Windows Store or Windows Update in Windows 10 Version 2004.

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This new bandwidth setting feature allows users to choose the correct speed (in megabits per second) to download an app from the Microsoft Store, as well as future Windows 10 updates.

Add more information on the network status page

The page showing the network connection on Windows 10 Version 2004 will display more visually the active connection as well as additional information. For example, you can now quickly see the active internet connection and its properties.

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You can also view a variety of information related to mobile data connections. Previously this section was in a separate section in the Control Panel.

Paint and WordPad become optional features

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Microsoft has changed the Paint and WordPad applications to "Optional features", meaning the two applications are still installed by default, but you can still delete them.

Bandwidth limit for apps installed on Windows 10

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Microsoft has redesigned the Data usage page for Windows 10. On the new interface, users can know which applications are taking up too much bandwidth, then proceed to set data limits for that application.

Skip update settings

In Windows 10 Version 2004, Microsoft added options to bypass forced update settings to shut down or restart Windows when needed. We can see this is a small change, but it is very user-friendly when you want to quickly shut down or restart Windows but missed updates.

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Currently Windows 10 Version 2004 has just been released by Microsoft on MSDN channel for paid users. Free users will receive this update in the near future.