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The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is now out, and here’s how to get it



The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is now out, and here’s how to get it

After nearly one and a half years of beta testing, the next update to Windows 10 is finally here. The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is officially available for download via Windows Update.

A follow up to last year’s November 2019 Update, this new Windows 10 release is minor in comparison to previous updates. It delivers a few tweaks to the operating system used on 1 billion devices across the world. Everyday things like Windows Update, the calendar in the taskbar, and the task manager all see improvements with the May 2020 Update.

The most significant update comes to File Explorer, which received a small visual upgrade. It’s a small tweak, but one that users are likely to notice, given how frequently File Explorer is used in Windows. There is also a new Cortana experience and the ability to rename virtual desktops, too.

Other improvements include an enhanced search function, as the search feature is…