Now, with Windows 7 soon reaching its end-of-life, Microsoft has almost entirely shifted its focus to Windows 10, resulting in a regular stream of newly updated Easter eggs. Today, Easter eggs can refer to hidden features, placed secretly within a technology’s software or hardware.ĭespite most major tech developers now including some form of Easter egg in their products, Microsoft is the master of embedding helpful features deep within its Windows operating system. While, in the traditional sense, this is correct, the modern-era has brought about a new definition for the term. When someone mentions the words “Easter egg”, your first thoughts may bring about imagery of brightly colored eggs, waiting to be placed in well-hidden locations.