Windows 10, despite being in its final mainstream support year, continues to receive enhancements that may surprise users. The latest update, encapsulated in the Release Preview and Beta build 19045.5070 (KB5045594), introduces intriguing upgrades to the Settings app that could evoke a hint of envy among Windows 11 users.
Enhanced “About” Section
The revamped “About” section now boasts a more informative layout, showcasing a wealth of details regarding your PC’s specifications. Users can expect to find essential information such as the graphics card model, video memory capacity, storage details, and drive model. This data is presented in a visually appealing manner, with key specifications highlighted in overhead cards, making it easier for users to grasp their system’s capabilities. Neat!
Additionally, the update introduces a small FAQ section designed to educate users about their computers. This feature addresses common queries, including how RAM impacts performance and what the latest Windows version is, further enhancing the user experience.
While the design elements may appear to blend aspects of both Windows 10 and 11, the effort to enrich the “About” page with comprehensive information is commendable. It simplifies the process of understanding critical system details, which can often be overlooked.
To enable these new features, users will need to activate two feature IDs using the ViVeTool app. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Download ViVeTool from GitHub and extract the files to a convenient location.
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator and navigate to the folder containing the ViVeTool files using the CD command.
- Enter vivetool /enable /id:48433719,49453572 and press Enter.
- Restart your computer.
With this update, the anticipation now shifts to whether Microsoft will extend this enhanced “About” page to Windows 11 users. Interestingly, earlier pre-release builds of Windows 11 featured similar specification cards in the Settings app, yet they were never made publicly available. Perhaps the time has come for these features to see the light of day.
