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Microsoft is rolling out the October 2018 Update to Windows 10 users now, and with it comes a ton of new features. 

Microsoft releases these updates twice a year, and they’re packed with too many new features and changes in one place — especially when most of them probably won’t be noticed by the majority of PC users. 

So, here’s a list of new Windows 10 features that might have the most impact for users on a day-to-day basis. And, hey, maybe you’ll learn something new that you can incorporate into your daily routine. The headlining features: The ability for Android phone owners to send and receive texts straight from their PC. 

Personally, I’ll be making an effort to use Timeline and the new Cloud Clipboard more often. 

Generally speaking, if you have automatic updates installed, the Windows 10 October 2018 update will start going out in waves on October 9. If you’re dying to have it now, though, you can go into your PC’s settings and have it check for updates, per the instructions from Microsoft here.

Check out nine of the best new Windows 10 features and updates: