Windows 10 Creators Update latest Rumours

Windows 10 Creators Update latest Rumours Microsoft is now advertising the update in the Windows Update section of the Settings app, with a message saying, "Good news! The Windows 10 Creators Update is on its way. Want to be one of the first to get it?" and a link which takes you to the Windows Insider website, offering the option to join the Insider program and download the preview of the update.

This is completely free, but we'd recommend waiting until the finished public version is out on 11 April, especially if you'll install it on your main PC or laptop.

Windows 10 Creators Update latest Rumours

How to get the Creators Update

Assuming your PC is already running Windows 10, you should receive the Creators Update automatically, since it's an update and updates in Windows 10 are installed when they're available. However, you can check for updates manually by going to Start, Settings (the cog icon), Update and Security, Check for Updates. The Creators Update will be available in the same place. 

If it's like previous major updates, you should also be able to download and install the update manually. To do this you'll need a USB flash drive with at least 4GB of space, a portable hard drive or writable DVD. Now, download the tool from Microsoft. Choose to Create installation media for another PC, then select the language, edition and whether you want 32- or 64-bit. You can then use the tool to copy the files to a bootable USB drive or a bootable DVD. Once this is complete you can boot from the drive or disc and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10 update.

What are the new features?

Here's a selection of the main features to look forward to when the Creators Update arrives in April:

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft has detailed some more changes to its Edge web browser. Chief among these is native support for mixed reality and, specifically, WebVR. Web sites are increasingly offering VR content, and when the Creators Update is released, Windows 10 users will be able to view this content in Edge without having to install a plug-in. In fact, talking of Extensions Microsoft has given developers of add-ons access to more features and functions in the browser and - with a bit of luck - we'll start to see the library grow. Currently, the list of Extensions is relatively short.

3D content

The 3D content was a focus for Microsoft, with Windows 10 focusing greater on 3D content, which spans to Paint and Powerpoint too! And yes, Paint got a fresh lick of paint - pun intended.

You can now create 3D shapes in Paint and share them directly with your social followers, or SketchUp network - better still, print them directly on your 3D printers, nifty.  Here's a brief look at how it will work: