Windows 10 21H1 spring The next major update to Windows 10, known as the 2021 update, is just around the corner And since Windows 10 updates often confuse work (or provide needed changes), it's time to learn what this update will provide

Unfortunately, those hoping that this update will offer tons of new features may be a bit disappointed Microsoft's official announcement for Windows 10 21H1 focused on three tweaks, which are not necessarily major changes

The Windows 10 spring 2021 update is still in the works, as "this release will begin later this year," according to an official announcement post by John Cable, Vice President of Program Management for Windows Servicing and Delivery It has not been officially released; Windows Central sources say the update is expected to be released in May 2021

Nevertheless, the adventurous can get Windows 10 21H1 now In a February 17 post, Cable revealed, "We will begin releasing 21H1 builds to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel today" In other words, you can join the Windows Insider program, which distributes beta versions of Windows for public testing

This is all to lay the groundwork and prepare for the 21H2 update of Windows 10, rumored to be codenamed Sun Valley, which is supposed to provide a major graphical rejuvenation to the operating system, possibly in fall 2021 It is scheduled for

As we previously reported, Windows 10 21H1 is primarily intended to improve remote work life, with Cable noting that it will have "a series of features to improve security, remote access, and quality" And the changes will bring improvements to "the core experience that customers said they rely on most now"

According to Cable's post, the three highlighted features of Windows 10 21H1 are:

Basically, this is not the most massive update, but Microsoft is well aware that we all work in slightly different ways when we are at home They are well aware of the fact that

The first of these three features should help cut down on complexity As users learn that they need one of the best webcams (if they want to be seen clearly), Windows 10 should adapt to default to a plugged-in webcam, as it is generally always better than the one inside the system

Two other tweaks are under-the-hood improvements that will hopefully go unnoticed