Η Microsoft αναπτύσσει δύο ενημερώσεις των Windows 10 at the same time. The first update called “20H2” is expected to arrive later this year, while the next update “21H1” will debut in the first half of 2021 with WSL and other improvements.
In this article, we will highlight the new features that Microsoft is currently testing for Windows 10. It is worth noting that many of these features are in early development and may or may not appear in the Windows 10 21H1 update.
DNS via HTTPS (DoH)
This update introduces initial support for DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and enables it resolution DNS over encrypted HTTPS connections.
With the support DoH, the next Windows 10 update is expected to enhance your privacy and reduce online monitoring by encrypting any DNS queries.
In Build 20185 or later, you can configure DoH directly in the Settings app.
To configure doh for ethernet connections, follow these steps:
- go Settings > Network & Internet > Status.
- Click on Properties.
- Select Edit IP assignment ή Edit DNS server assignment.
- Activate DoH in the popup window.
To configure DoH for Wi-Fi connections, follow these steps:
- go Settings> Network & Internet> Wi-Fi.
- Click on the properties link.
- Select Edit IP assignment ή Edit DNS server assignment.
- Activate DoH in the popup window.
WSL
Windows 10 21H1 will add GPU support and new command line options for the Windows for Linux subsystem. Microsoft will need to add CUDA and DirectML GPU computer support, which will allow you to use artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in WSL.
"This update will include support for NVIDIA CUDA, which will help professionals use Windows native computers for development and experimentation," said Microsoft.
In addition, there are plans to enable support for Linux GUI applications in the Windows for Linux subsystem.
Disk Management in Settings
Microsoft installs older Windows applications or tools in modern versions found in Windows Settings. Starting with the Windows 10 21H1 update, the Settings app will feature the new disk management tool.
Microsoft brings a state-of-the-art Disk and Partition Manager utility that states it has not been rewritten from scratch and will allow you to view disk information, create, format partitions, and assign letters that correspond to them.
GPU
The Windows 10 21H1 update will also give users more control over the GPU when implementation applications in Windows 10.
If your computer has two GPUs, Windows 10 will use the built-in power-saving GPU and graphics card as a high-performance GPU.
You can go to the graphics settings in the area Settings - Appearance - Graphics settings and determine whether an application should use the high-performance GPU or power saver.
In the 21H1 update, users with multiple GPUs will be able to decide which graphics card to set as the default high-performance card. Additionally, Windows 10 lets you specify the GPU for each application.
Improved audio settings
Microsoft will also allow you to set default devices for your speakers from Settings - System - Sound.
In addition, there is a connection to the audio screen per application in the classic Volume Mixer.
These enhancements will again reduce your reliance on older applications.
Windows will let you know about new features and enhancements in their updates
Starting with version 21H1, Windows 10 will tell you exactly what a new update has added in terms of features and significant improvements.
Task Manager
A new column called 'Architecture' has been added to Task Manager.
This column will show you the architecture of each process running.