
This update included some changes that users may actually notice: The Chromium-based Edge is now the built-in web browser that not only powers the Edge browser itself but also Windows store apps that require web access.

The latest released version, Windows Update (aka 21H1), is largely a servicing update, with few major new features. The OS has reached a point of polish and functionality to earn it a PCMag Editors' Choice award. Still-important but more-mundane features include an improved screenshot tool, better window arrangement, and unified notifications. The OS continues to unique capabilities like touch input, a voice-based virtual assistant, face login, Windows Defender security, and mixed reality tools. Despite focusing on the new Windows 11 release-now rolling out-Microsoft continues to support Windows 10 with servicing updates.


Windows 10 has become the most popular operating system for desktop computers, with more than 1.3 billion active PCs running it.
