The AchieVer Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 How Windows 10 May 2019 Update makes Windows Search better Windows 10 does a great job of allowing you to find your apps, settings, pictures, and even web items from the search box. But the search box does not show results from all local storages. Microsoft’s Windows 10 May 2019 Update adds a new feature that dramatically improves Windows Search capabilities. Search in Windows 10 has always been limited to looking in certain locations such as local documents, pictures, videos, folders, start menu and desktop by default. In October 2018 Update or older, Windows Search feature doesn’t quickly scan your entire PC when it comes to finding specific documents and other files. You can use Windows Search to quickly search the internet, libraries (Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Videos) and desktop, but it fails to scan all the local drives by default. The search takes time to find files that are not in indexed locations and sometimes it could also fail to deliver the results that you’ve been looking for. Windows Search Enhanced Mode Windows 10 May 2019 Update introduces enhanced search mode which indexes your entire PC, including libraries and desktop. This feature dramatically improves Windows Search capabilities, but it may also reduce battery life and even increase CPU consumption during indexing operations. Enhanced search mode is disabled by default and it has to be enabled from the Settings page: Search for ‘Windows Search Settings’ Switch from Classic to Enhanced. After you turn on Enhanced mode, Windows will begin scanning and indexing your files. During indexing operations, there could be an impact on battery backup and it may also increase CPU consumption. It may take about 15 minutes for Windows to index all your local files, but the indexing operation may need more time if you have lots of files or low power hardware. You are recommended to plug in before you start because indexing is a resource-intensive activity. You can also monitor the indexing operation on Windows Search settings page. After the indexing process is complete, you can finally find files anywhere on your PC instantly. Windows Search index will update its data automatically in the background to include your new files and programs. Exclude folders If you want Windows Search to exclude specific folders, you can add them to the excluded folders list. For example, you can exclude a folder that contains tons of files that you won’t search for or you might want to exclude a folder containing sensitive files. You can also deindex large digital media folders that you don’t need Windows search through. By default, Windows excludes temporary folders and program files as it can slow down system performance. Other changes Windows 10 version 1909 makes another important change – decoupling of Search and Cortana in the taskbar. This allows Microsoft to innovate both features independently and you’ll find a new interface for Windows Search that is more focused on giving you the best in the house search experience. Windows 10 May 2019 Update comes with several similar nifty improvements and as well as improved performance. Microsoft has promised that it’ll be rolling out May 2019 Update to compatible devices in this month. It is worth noting that the update would roll out in stages and it may not reach all compatible devices in the first few weeks. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The AchieVer Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 Huge Windows 10 news revealed ahead of Microsoft's blockbuster May upgrade Windows 10 update news as huge numbers now use the operating system (Image: WINDOWS) WINDOWS 10 gets some mighty news ahead of Microsoft's May update which is bringing new features to this popular operating system. The popularity of Windows 10 has never been in doubt but a report has revealed just how many people across the globe are using Microsoft's operating system. According to Thurrot.com, there's now 825 million devices that are running Windows 10 and that means Microsoft is closing in on its impressive one billion target. There's no official confirmation from the US technology firm that this figure is correct but it does tally with other stats that have shown an increase in people switching. Data from NetMarketShare shows how Windows 7 has seen a fall of almost two per cent of its users between February and March this year. The figures from the outlet have declared the older Microsoft operating system currently holds a 36.52 per cent market share. Meanwhile, Windows 10 users were said to have grown in the same period. Microsoft's newest operating system was said to now have a 44 per cent desktop market share. This growth could be down to the fact that Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 next year with things coming to an end in January. In a statement, Microsoft explained: “All good things must come to an end, even Windows 7. After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows 7. “But you can keep the good times rolling by moving to Windows 10.” The news of this boost to user numbers comes as the Redmond firm readies itself to launch its May upgrade. The new software looks set to radically improve the operating system by introducing a swathe of new tools for users. One of the most notable of these is a change to the system's signature Start menu, one of its most fundamental pillars for finding and sorting through different applications. The May 2019 Update will introduce a "simplified" Start layout for new Windows 10 devices, making it easier to get to grips with. In addition to this, Microsoft is also doubling the amount of pre-installed apps that can be removed from Windows 10. This means, once they have downloaded the upgrade, fans will be able to scroll through their programme list using the Start menu and get rid of the ones they do not want or need. Windows Sandbox is a new piece of software within Windows 10 that will run an isolated desktop environment that can be harnessed to test "untrusted" programmes. Essentially, the idea behind Sandbox is if an opened application does contain harmful materials it will not have an adverse impact on the user's device. There's no word when the May update will be officially released but expect more news in the coming weeks. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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