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Ever since the introduction of Microsoft Windows operating system in the 80’s, Microsoft Windows has grown to become one of the world’s most respected and widely used operating systems in the world. Formerly, we were only able to operate computers using MS-DOS which wasn’t user friendly and required some level of skill to operate successfully. The introduction of Graphic User Interface (GUI) made personal computer easy to operate and appealing, people started buying lots of PCs and it became a regular feature in most households.
The development of Windows 10 arose as a result bug issues and deficiencies that existed in Windows 8. The technical preview has been in existence since the last quarter of 2014 and it’s still available for testing. Windows 10 will fully be unveiled this summer and these are some of its exciting features we should expect.
1. The Start Menu is back
The start menu may not be new many of us but it’s very handy, especially if you are old school. The start menu was excluded from windows 8, which didn’t go down well with long time Windows customers. The old start menu is back, but with some of the features in Windows 8.1 start screen such as resizable live tiles.
2. It’s well optimized for touch
Microsoft tried to optimize the touch functionality with Windows 8.1 but it wasn’t well implemented, which was very disappointing to its customers. However, Microsoft hasn’t given up on the Touch functionality and has made efforts to improve its performance in windows 10. The Touch UI has been greatly improved in Windows 10, and this is to enhance the user experience of its customers.
3. Snap Assist
The snap assist functionality helps you to easily align interfaces of open applications or files. Snap assist helps you resize Window apps according to the position of your mouse, and then snap it to the edge of your screen which helps to keep your window apps perfectly aligned.
4. Improved Task View
Windows 8 had a task switcher that wasn’t really liked by most Windows customers. It annoyingly use to auto-hide at the left side of your screen, so you’d have to move your mouse to the Bottom or Top corner of your screen and then to the center to reveal the contents of the switcher. The switcher functionality has been jettisoned in Windows 10, which now features a new task view that lets users switch between virtual apps, thus enhancing their experience.
5. Improved Windows explorer
The Windows Explorer in Windows 10 has been significantly improved upon. The default view in windows explorer is the new home location. The Windows task bar also has a share button which makes it easy sharing your favorite files and media contents across various social networks.
6. Modernized command prompt feature
The command prompt, which is a command line interpreter, has been in existence since the introduction of PCs. It isn’t MS-DOS as most people would have it but it emulates many command line abilities in it. Although the command prompt isn’t a new feature, the Windows 10 OS has modernized its implementation. You can now find Command prompt shortcuts on the Keyboard, which allows for easy pasting in of commands.
7. Continuum
Continuum is for two-in-one devices and it allows them change mode once it detects that there isn’t any keyboard attached to the system because of its amazing on-the-fly mode. For example once the keyboard is removed, a back button appears to help user navigate the desktop using the touch functionality.
8. Universal Windows App
Windows 10 will feature universal windows apps once it’s launched. Metro apps/ windows store apps has evolved into what we now call Universal Window apps. The basic purpose of creating the Universal Window App is to create apps that are compatible with Windows Mobile as well as windows 10. The essence is to harmonize interoperations between windows mobile devices and the Windows 10 OS. Windows 10 will now be able to run Windows mobile apps as well as older versions Windows mobile app, making it possible for all Windows devices to share a single app store.
9. Floating universal Apps
One thing that sets the Windows 10 OS apart from its predecessors is the ability of its modern apps to float in their windows. Microsoft is looking for ways to blur lines between modern UI’s and the desktop. The universal apps now have icons showing more options, which was created to replace charms which were at the right side of your screen.
10. Optimized for business and enterprise
Microsoft has optimized the Windows 10 OS for businesses. Microsoft hasn’t included any consumer feature in its Windows 10 technical preview and the major reason for this is to prove that its Windows 10 OS is perfect for business. Windows 10 will feature plenty advanced features for enterprise including protection for corporate data and a customized store.
In conclusion, Windows 10 is a very flexible and super efficient operating system. Microsoft has definitely raised the bar for other OS manufacturers with the development of the Windows 10. The ability for this amazing OS to Utilize Windows mobile apps lends credence to Microsoft’s strategic foresight. In a world increasingly dominated by smartphones and other digital, mobile devices, it’s imperative that OS manufacturers make their OS compatible with mobile apps so as to survive this technological revolution.
Photo Credit: microsoft.com, news.microsoft.com
The development of Windows 10 arose as a result bug issues and deficiencies that existed in Windows 8. The technical preview has been in existence since the last quarter of 2014 and it’s still available for testing. Windows 10 will fully be unveiled this summer and these are some of its exciting features we should expect.
1. The Start Menu is back
The start menu may not be new many of us but it’s very handy, especially if you are old school. The start menu was excluded from windows 8, which didn’t go down well with long time Windows customers. The old start menu is back, but with some of the features in Windows 8.1 start screen such as resizable live tiles.
2. It’s well optimized for touch
Microsoft tried to optimize the touch functionality with Windows 8.1 but it wasn’t well implemented, which was very disappointing to its customers. However, Microsoft hasn’t given up on the Touch functionality and has made efforts to improve its performance in windows 10. The Touch UI has been greatly improved in Windows 10, and this is to enhance the user experience of its customers.
3. Snap Assist
The snap assist functionality helps you to easily align interfaces of open applications or files. Snap assist helps you resize Window apps according to the position of your mouse, and then snap it to the edge of your screen which helps to keep your window apps perfectly aligned.
4. Improved Task View
Windows 8 had a task switcher that wasn’t really liked by most Windows customers. It annoyingly use to auto-hide at the left side of your screen, so you’d have to move your mouse to the Bottom or Top corner of your screen and then to the center to reveal the contents of the switcher. The switcher functionality has been jettisoned in Windows 10, which now features a new task view that lets users switch between virtual apps, thus enhancing their experience.
5. Improved Windows explorer
The Windows Explorer in Windows 10 has been significantly improved upon. The default view in windows explorer is the new home location. The Windows task bar also has a share button which makes it easy sharing your favorite files and media contents across various social networks.
6. Modernized command prompt feature
The command prompt, which is a command line interpreter, has been in existence since the introduction of PCs. It isn’t MS-DOS as most people would have it but it emulates many command line abilities in it. Although the command prompt isn’t a new feature, the Windows 10 OS has modernized its implementation. You can now find Command prompt shortcuts on the Keyboard, which allows for easy pasting in of commands.
7. Continuum
Continuum is for two-in-one devices and it allows them change mode once it detects that there isn’t any keyboard attached to the system because of its amazing on-the-fly mode. For example once the keyboard is removed, a back button appears to help user navigate the desktop using the touch functionality.
8. Universal Windows App
Windows 10 will feature universal windows apps once it’s launched. Metro apps/ windows store apps has evolved into what we now call Universal Window apps. The basic purpose of creating the Universal Window App is to create apps that are compatible with Windows Mobile as well as windows 10. The essence is to harmonize interoperations between windows mobile devices and the Windows 10 OS. Windows 10 will now be able to run Windows mobile apps as well as older versions Windows mobile app, making it possible for all Windows devices to share a single app store.
9. Floating universal Apps
One thing that sets the Windows 10 OS apart from its predecessors is the ability of its modern apps to float in their windows. Microsoft is looking for ways to blur lines between modern UI’s and the desktop. The universal apps now have icons showing more options, which was created to replace charms which were at the right side of your screen.
10. Optimized for business and enterprise
Microsoft has optimized the Windows 10 OS for businesses. Microsoft hasn’t included any consumer feature in its Windows 10 technical preview and the major reason for this is to prove that its Windows 10 OS is perfect for business. Windows 10 will feature plenty advanced features for enterprise including protection for corporate data and a customized store.
In conclusion, Windows 10 is a very flexible and super efficient operating system. Microsoft has definitely raised the bar for other OS manufacturers with the development of the Windows 10. The ability for this amazing OS to Utilize Windows mobile apps lends credence to Microsoft’s strategic foresight. In a world increasingly dominated by smartphones and other digital, mobile devices, it’s imperative that OS manufacturers make their OS compatible with mobile apps so as to survive this technological revolution.
Photo Credit: microsoft.com, news.microsoft.com