Windows 10 21H2, what improvements?

Microsoft generalizes its Windows 10 update

Started in the fall of 2021, the Windows 10 update has been accelerating since January 20, 2022. Users of version 20H2, whose end of life is scheduled for May 10, 2022, are therefore on the way to upgrading to superior. The computer giant proceeds in this way gradually to move to a new version, in order to avoid compatibility problems with different drivers and hardware.

In January 2022, the developers of the operating system finished fixing the various bugs of the new version. Forced migrations of devices therefore begin now. Windows 10 21H2 is the first version of Windows 10 to abandon the biannual update cycle to match that of Windows 11. But unlike Windows 11 which is based on the “Cobalt” platform, Windows 10 uses the “Vibranium” platform . In addition, the Windows 10 update is cumulative and does not require the installation of a complete upgrade of your PC.

Changes in the 21H2 version

The arrival of WPA3 H2E

If it is not a revolution of Windows 10, version 21H2 offers significant improvements. The first is support for Wi-Fi “WPA3 H2E” which guarantees a better connection to the Internet network.

Networking improvement

In general, networking should be simplified. At the heart of every company, good support is essential to guarantee the performance of employees. But we note that if Windows 10 21H2 participates in simplifying its control, professionals will still have to turn to software for network management offering different monitoring tools. These solutions are essential because they enable network automation, performance monitoring and bandwidth analysis. Crucially, these tools offer a range of helpers for managing IP addresses, communication ports and configurations. Good network management software combined with the Windows 10 update should thus improve working conditions in companies.

Introducing Cloud Trust

There is also a greater penetration of the cloud in the operating system. Windows Hello for Business will thus benefit from Cloud Trust, a new method of deployment via the Cloud. Thus, passwords will no longer be mandatory, thanks to the management of the Cloud server.

The benefits of WSL

Among the new features is the activation of GPU computing in the WSL subsystem. Version 2 of the WSL has already been available for all Windows users since 2020. This new step in GPU implementation should help accelerate the performance of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Additionally, bugs should be fixed faster and easier with regular WSL updates, made possible through Windows Update.

Fixed bugs and activation of mobile devices

Finally, more than 32 bugs have been fixed by Microsoft. Among the most notable are the recurring problems with Windows Management Instrumentation crashing and storage issues. To top it off, Microsoft has activated 1,400 mobile device management policies, responding to user expectations.

Microsoft says that Windows 10 21H2 should be supported until 2026. As for the Windows Home and Pro editions, their support is guaranteed until 2025. This means that more updates are to be expected and that innovations will likely be proposed. In particular, we can hope for more innovations concerning the Cloud.