Microsoft released a new beta version of Windows 10 this week for “Fast Ring” subscribers within the “Insider” program. This version, numbered 19564, includes several updates to fix system vulnerabilities, improve performance, and correct errors. The most notable feature is the complete overhaul of the default “Calendar” app in the system, along with other features that we will detail in this article today.
It is worth mentioning that these updates are still in the experimental stages of the beta releases, which means their inclusion in the next major update is not guaranteed. New features typically go through all beta stages before being officially released. To access the features mentioned in this article, make sure to update to version 19564 if you are already a member of the “Insider” program. If you are not a member, you must first subscribe, and you can refer to this article for detailed steps.
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The “Calendar” app will undergo a radical change in future versions of Windows 10. In this version, a significant change to the main interface was introduced, with support for different themes, colors, and a separate dark mode. Upon opening the app after updating, you will initially see the classic interface, but you can preview the new look by activating the “Try the preview” option at the top of the screen, which will restart the app with the new interface.
On the main interface, you will find several themes that you can apply and instantly see a completely different look. You can also activate dark mode with those themes for a new look. You can easily switch back to color options through the app’s settings.
As for the app itself, you can easily add a new event or date through a dropdown menu. You can view the calendar by day or month, as before, but in a more organized and aesthetic way. Events and calendars can be displayed in a side agenda format, and you can easily switch between your different accounts if you have multiple accounts and want to follow the calendar and events for each of them.
Enhanced Graphics Settings
In this version, the graphics settings for managing your computer’s graphics cards have also been improved to achieve better performance and specify specific graphics settings for each application on your computer. By going to Settings, then System, then Display, and selecting Graphic Settings at the bottom of the page, you will find slight changes to those settings. A search box has been added to search for the application you want if it is not already in the list. You can either adjust settings for regular desktop apps or Microsoft Store apps.
As in previous versions, by clicking on any app in the list or even after adding it through the “Browse” option if the app is not in the default list, you can customize graphics processors or graphics settings for each application individually. This helps manage computer resources better by distributing resources among important applications on the computer or reducing the use of a specific application for those resources and saving power.
