Despite all the updates it has received, Microsoft Windows largely remains in the shadows. No one really talks about it as long as it works. With a flurry of updates for April, Microsoft is changing the conversation surrounding the world’s biggest operating system.

Rather than simply releasing an update filled with ones and zeroes, Microsoft leverages on how its users interact with the system. Specifically, the new update aims to bring back the value to a user’s time.

The update’s most notable feature is Timeline. The time travel feature allows users to cycle back through the apps and files they used over the last 30 days. Users can access the feature through a button on the taskbar. It works in a comparable way to Android’s Task Viewer.

https://youtu.be/nNdirfTlU4E

The new update also has a Focus Assist feature. Windows will now block notifications from social media and other apps while you work. The feature aims to allow users to work distraction-free. Additionally, users can also set the feature to turn on automatically throughout the day.

The new Dictation feature brings more refined voice control features to Windows. The feature allows users to take down notes and memos with just their voice.

Finally, the Windows update also infuses fresh features to Microsoft Edge. The system’s default web browser now offers tab muting and full-screen reading, among others.

The new update will roll out to Microsoft Windows devices starting May 8.

Along with this update, Microsoft has also announced Apple’s music management app iTunes is now available on the Microsoft Store.

SEE ALSO: Microsoft is bringing the feature we’ve always wanted to Windows