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Optional ‘Preview’ patches released for Windows 10 versions 20H2 and 2004

Microsoft releases February 2021 Windows non-security preview "C" patches for Windows 10 versions 20H2 and 2004. Earlier, the Redmond software giant issued such updates for Windows 10 version 1909 / 1903 and 1809. Now the same is available for the newer OS releases.

Microsoft prepares brand new Start menu for Windows 10

Start Menu is probably the most iconic part of Windows. Users love Start Menu, and they are the most sensitive to changes in this UI element. With Windows 8, Microsoft made a bold move to modernize Start Menu and adapt it to new device form-factors. Unfortunately, this change found no favor in the eyes of users. After severe backlash, Microsoft backtracked and brought back the classic Start Menu with Windows 10. After six years after the release, the company prepares another Start Menu redesign for Windows 10.

Paste as Plain Text in Windows 10 using Clipboard History

It is possible now to Paste as Plain Text in Windows 10 using Clipboard History. Microsoft has updated the the built-in Clipboard History feature, so every user can enjoy the ability to quickly paste some text fragment to a document without its original formatting. It is a long awaited feature by many.

Windows 10 lost significant market share to Chromebooks in 2020

According to IDC, in 2020, Windows 10 lost around five market share points to Chromebook. Inexpensive laptops powered by Google's OS also managed to outsold macOS devices for the first time in modern history. Obviously, Windows 10 remains the most popular desktop operating system, but the competition is heating up significantly.

Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC support will now be only 5 years

Along with consumer releases of Windows 10 version 21H2, Microsoft will update its Enterprise customer channel with a new LTSC build. Earlier, LTSC versions of Windows 10 had support for updates of 10 years. Microsoft is reducing that support period to 5 years in 2021.

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