Microsoft’s software gets a mini-window for watching video or holding Skype chat. Also new: Windows 10 can lock itself automatically when you walk away.
Windows 10 can show a small video window that stays above other windows.
Multitaskers who need to watch video while crunching numbers in a spreadsheet will be delighted to know Windows 10 soon will be able to accommodate miniature video players better.
A test version of Windows 10 released Wednesday comes with a feature called “ compact overlay window “ that will always float atop your other windows. That could be handy for holding Skype video chats, keeping an eye on political hearings and yes, watching Netflix or the big game when you’re supposed to be at work.
Microsoft is trying to pep up Windows development with gradual, frequent updates that make users happy and encourage developers to build better software.
