{"id":116771,"date":"2017-04-12T18:00:18","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=116771"},"modified":"2017-04-12T17:23:33","modified_gmt":"2017-04-12T15:23:33","slug":"epic-new-features-in-the-windows-10-creators-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/116771-epic-new-features-in-the-windows-10-creators-update","title":{"rendered":"Epic new features in the Windows 10 Creators Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft\u2019s Creators Update has started rolling out for Windows 10 users worldwide, bringing a host of new features to the operating system.<\/p>\n

The update has a major focus on support for media content and creation, giving users platforms to create and experience a variety of media.<\/p>\n

We have detailed the most interesting features in the Windows 10 Creators Update below.<\/p>\n

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Paint 3D<\/h3>\n

Paint 3D overhauls the traditional creative tool, offering the ability to create and modify artworks in three dimensions.<\/p>\n

The software includes many powerful features, such as filter and lighting options, 3D doodling, and integration with the Remix3D sharing platform.<\/p>\n

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Night Light<\/h3>\n

The Windows 10 Creators Update adds support for blue light filtering, which can reduce eye strain and improve sleep patterns.<\/p>\n

Previously, PC users were required to install a tool like f.lux to filter out blue light late at night.<\/p>\n

The Night Light setting in Windows 10 can be scheduled to filter out blue light automatically in the evening.<\/p>\n

\"Night<\/a><\/p>\n

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Game Mode<\/h3>\n

The new Game Mode is a great improvement over the software\u2019s previous gaming optimisation tool.<\/p>\n

Game Mode is designed to improve performance of gaming applications and can make big improvements on lower-end systems, according to a PCWorld<\/strong><\/a> report.<\/p>\n

Improved streaming through Game DVR has also been enabled in the update.<\/p>\n

\"Xbox<\/a><\/p>\n

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Privacy Dashboard<\/h3>\n

Microsoft has revisited its approach towards privacy and security with the Creators Update, giving users more control over what information they share with the company.<\/p>\n

Users can control<\/strong><\/a> what information Microsoft collects about them by changing their privacy settings, including location, diagnostics, and directed advertisements.<\/p>\n

\"Windows<\/a><\/p>\n

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Update Improvements<\/h3>\n

After the criticism levelled at Microsoft due to the implementation of automatic updates in Windows 10, the Creators Update has improved the system.<\/p>\n

Users can now control when Windows will restart while an update is pending, and you will no longer be forced to restart your device at a specific time to install an update.<\/p>\n

\"Windows<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Windows 10 VR<\/h3>\n

The Creators Update has added support for AR and VR headsets, giving developers a platform for virtual and augmented reality.<\/p>\n

Users can also watch 360-degree video content from a number of Windows 10 partners.<\/p>\n

\"Microsoft<\/a><\/p>\n

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Windows Defender<\/h3>\n

Windows Defender is a useful security system, proving more than sufficient for many users as a primary defence against malware, viruses, and other threats.<\/p>\n

The Creators Update improves this service by consolidating more features into the Windows Defender dashboard, giving users greater control over their security.<\/p>\n

\"Windows<\/a><\/p>\n

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This article first appeared on MyBroadband <\/a><\/strong>and is republished with permission.<\/em><\/p>\n

Now read:\u00a0All the data Windows 10 collects about you<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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