14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has just released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build for testers in the Dev channel. The new OS build is 21337, and it includes several notable changes, including a new way to reorder and customize virtual desktops.
Windows 10 makes a big deal out of virtual desktops, as this feature allows users to organize and manage their work in a much more effective way.
Starting with this new build, users can order and customize the backgrounds for each virtual desktop, a feature that has long been among the top requests in the Feedback Hub.
“Virtual Desktops help you cognitively separate different tasks on your PC, including helping to create work-life separation. They can be swapped into view, letting you shift your work from one desktop to another. Instead of juggling multiple windows, you can switch between Virtual Desktops to multitask,” Microsoft explains.
Notepad getting more frequent updates
The new build also includes a preview of Auto HDR for PC gaming, with Microsoft promising “awesome HDR visuals.” Another notable change concerns File Explorer, which is getting a slightly improved default layout with additional padding.
“For users who prefer a more information-dense layout, there is a setting in View Options called “Use compact mode,” which will restore the classic layout of File Explorer. The UX for toggling this setting is not final. The level of padding is designed for better consistency with modern (XAML) experiences. This should also make it easier to work with File Explorer when using a touch screen,” Microsoft explains.
And last but not least, Notepad is now updated from the Microsoft Store, and both Windows Terminal and Power Automat Desktop are offered as inbox apps.
You can check out the full changelog in the box after the jump and head over to Windows Update if you’re part of the Dev channel to download this build.