Windows 10 will soon require at a minimum 32GB of space to install and run, marking the first point since the operating system's release in 2015 that Microsoft has raised the minimum specifications. That could pose a problem for those running small form factor laptops which sport only 32GB of storage space with their onboard eMMC Flash storage. SD card sales are about to go up.
The Windows 10 May 2019 Update, otherwise known as Build 1903, has been long in the making. Originally planned as an April update, it pushed back after Microsoft's multiple-month-long delays from its previous "October 2018" update. It will introduce some new visual effects to the Windows experience, making it more attractive overall, though the feature will be optional if you don't like it. The Start menu will also be tweaked to have a simplified layout at default, although you can heavily customize it to what you want as well.
Search and Cortana are also going to be separated, so if you don't want to use Microsoft's smart assistant, you can leave her alone in the taskbar and search Windows by yourself. Other changes include improvements to the taskbar, File Explorer aesthetic changes, and new normalized dates and times based on your preferences.
But all of this comes at a price: Windows 10 now requires 32GB of space. The official specifications are as follows:
CPU: 1GHz or faster processor or SOC that is compatible with the x86 or x64 instruction set. Supports PAE, NX, and SSE2, and Supports CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, and PrefetchW for 64-bit OS installation
Memory: 1GB for 32 bit, 2GB for 64 bit.
HDD Space: 32 GB or greater.
Screen resolution minimum: 800 x 600
Graphics: Support for DirectX 9 or later.
Will all of your hardware match up with these new specs?
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