India, April 27 -- Windows updates have always felt a bit forced and intrusive. Frequent updates coupled with the mandate of downloading all the updates and updating your PC before restarting or shutting down can not only disrupt your workflow but get in the way of you working more efficiently. But that is about to change as Microsoft has announced new features that make forced Windows updates a thing of the past.

First, Microsoft has announced that PC users can pause Windows updates when the company rolls and install them at a later date that is convenient for them. For instance, they can now plan their PC update at a time when they're travelling or around the weekend when they are not busy in a conference or studying. However, users ca...