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Windows 10

Things you should know-

Source - http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-what-you-need-to-know ; http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/

What about Start menu?

The familiar Start menu is back, but it brings with it a new customizable space for your favourite apps and Live Tiles.

Source - http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-what-you-need-to-know ; http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/

• Everything runs in a window: Apps from the Windows Store now open in the same format that desktop apps do and can be resized and moved around, and have title bars at the top allowing for maximize, minimize, and close with a click

Source - http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-what-you-need-to-know ; http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/

• New task view button: There’s a new task-view button on the taskbar for quick switching between open files and quick access to any desktops you create.

Source - http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-what-you-need-to-know ; http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/

• Snap enhancements: You can now have four apps snapped on the same screen with a new quadrant layout. Windows will also show other apps and programs running for additional snapping and even make smart suggestions on filling available screen space with other open apps.

Source - http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-what-you-need-to-know ; http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/

• Multiple desktops: Create desktops for different purposes and projects and switch between these desktops easily and pick up where you left off on each desktop.

Source - http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-what-you-need-to-know ; http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/

FAQ -When can I upgrade? And how much will it cost?

Microsoft expects to release the windows 10 sometime in April 2015.

Windows 10? What happened to Windows 9?

Microsoft wants to show the latest version as a fundamental change to how Windows works, and the company is skipping a version number to show it.

I've got a desktop, and a tablet. How will that work?

Windows 10 is not just only for PCs, it will work for desktops, tablets and on smartphones. The OS will adjust user interface accordingly.

What about apps?

Apps will be coming along for the ride too, though Microsoft hasn't explained how that's going to work. We do know that you'll be able to buy one app from the Windows Store and expect it to run on all your devices. Source - http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-what-you-need-to-know ;

http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/

• Will Windows 10 run on my machine? What about minimum hardware configuration ?

It's too early to say. Windows 8.1 did introduce 64-bit computing requirements that ruled out some ancient processors, but it otherwise played well with PCs that weren't too old. Suffice to say, if you're picking up a newer device any time between now and Windows 10's release next year, you should be good to go.

• Windows 10 will run across an incredibly broad set of devices – from the Internet of Things, to servers in enterprise datacenters worldwide.

• Find files faster: File Explorer now displays your recent files and frequently visited folders making for finding files you’ve worked on is easier.

Source - http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-what-you-need-to-know ; http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/

You can check out the Windows Insider Program for an early look.

With the Insider program, Microsoft is inviting most enthusiastic Windows customers to shape Windows 10 with them. Microsoft know they’re a vocal bunch – and they are looking forward to hearing from them. Visit - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-coming-soon

Source - http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10-what-you-need-to-know ; http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/