Microsoft has tried to dumb down its Control Panel with a simple UI over the years, rather than a list of options, but there’s still a number of settings that don’t exist in the new PC Settings app. “Why do I have to go the PC settings to forget a network and Control panel to change IP settings? Can’t this all be done from a single place?” It’s a fair criticism, and one that Microsoft should look to address with Windows 10.
But the Control Panel still can’t die. The latest features to migrate, as of today’s Technical Preview: clock settings; time servers; formatting for time, number, and currency; UTF-8 language support toggle, keyboard character repeat delay, and cursor blink rate. You can also see mobile app notifications (not just texts and calls and photos) in the relatively recently added Phone Link section of the Start Menu.
Q. Why did Microsoft keep the Control Panel even after simplifying its UI?
A. Microsoft kept the Control Panel as a number of settings that don’t exist in the new PC Settings app.
Q. What features from the Control Panel have been migrated to the PC Settings app?
A. The latest features to migrate are clock settings, time servers, formatting for time, number, and currency, UTF-8 language support toggle, keyboard character repeat delay, and cursor blink rate.
Q. Can all network and IP settings be managed from a single place in Windows 10?
A. No, users still have to go to the PC Settings app to forget a network and change IP settings.
Q. Why is Microsoft still bringing Control Panel features to the Settings app?
A. It’s because some settings don’t exist in the new PC Settings app, and Microsoft should look to address this with Windows 10.
Q. What other feature has been added to the Start Menu recently?
A. The Phone Link section of the Start Menu allows users to see mobile app notifications (not just texts and calls and photos).
Q. Why did Microsoft simplify its Control Panel UI in the past?
A. To dumb down its Control Panel with a simple UI.
Q. What is the main criticism of Microsoft’s approach to the Control Panel?
A. The main criticism is that some settings can’t be managed from a single place, making it inconvenient for users.
Q. Has Microsoft addressed any issues related to the Control Panel in Windows 10?
A. No, the text mentions that Microsoft should look to address this issue with Windows 10.
Q. What other features have been added to the PC Settings app recently?
A. The Phone Link section of the Start Menu and mobile app notifications are relatively recent additions.
Q. Why is it still important for Microsoft to address the Control Panel issues in Windows 10?
A. Because some users find it inconvenient that certain settings can’t be managed from a single place, and Microsoft should look to improve this experience.
