Leaks of Microsoft’s Windows 10X for single screen PCs reveal a simplified OS with an emphasis on simplicity.
January 15,2021 report Leaks of Microsoft’s Windows 10X for single screen PCs reveal a simplified OS with an emphasis on simplicity. Windows Central and The Verge obtained pre-release copies of the system, originally designed for foldable and dual-screen devices but later repurposed for single-screen PCs. Introduction of the dual-screen Surface Neo has been delayed since a prototype was unveiled in 2019 and Microsoft subsequently positioned its new OS for use on low-cost devices that will compete with Google’s Chromebook. Windows 10X features a new Action Center and Start Menu. Gone are the lengthy displays of system display icons. The old System Tray has been removed from the Task Bar and instead, the Action Center shows the time and a list of commonly used functions such as volume, bluetooth, audio device selection and wi-fi. Devices using Windows 10X will automatically synch with Microsoft’s OneDrive accounts, so users will have copies of their documents, music and photos secured in the cloud.
