what’s new and what’s coming vic laurie
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Introduction to Windows 10
What happened to Windows 9? In some ways, Windows 10 is Windows
8.2 Windows as a service Windows as a multi-platform operating
system Designed both for touch and for mouse plus
keyboard input interfaces Used for desktops, laptops, tablets, even
phones
Free upgrade offer
Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are eligible for a free upgrade until July 31, 2016 All personal files and programs preserved May take 4 or 5 hours, depending on system Some programs or peripherals may not work
Can roll back to previous operating system for 30 days after upgrading May take 4 or 5 hours, depending on system
Can also do a clean upgrade with a somewhat more complicated procedure
Questions to answer before upgrading
Is your system more than three years old?
Are you happy with the system you have? Are there new features in Windows 10
that are really attractive to you? Are you ready to deal with any problems
caused by an upgrade? Do you know how to get back your old
system if something goes wrong?
Who should upgrade?
Windows 7 users who are satisfied may want to skip upgrade Microsoft security support for Windows 7
continues until January, 2020 May want to wait until time for new computer
Windows 8.1 users should probably upgrade
Windows XP and Vista users are not eligible for free upgrade Best choice for users of these old systems who
want Windows 10 is a new computer
Main new features
Start menu Cortana voice and digital assistant Edge Internet browser New apps Return of the desktop Ability of apps to run on desktop with
other programs Forced updates for home users Windows Hello
Other New Features
Better security Starts up faster Connects to TVs more easily Manages multiple screens better Switches between desktop and tablet
configuration More touch-friendly Virtual desktops Integration with Xbox Direct X 12 for gamers
New Start Menu
Taskbar
Bigger role for Windows Store
Microsoft really wants you to have an account
Microsoft will be displaying ads for Windows apps and possibly other products
Apps such as Mail and free games come from Windows Store and are not automatically included
Privacy issues
Much more monitoring of system and user activity
Data sent back to Microsoft Many settings (13 pages) to configure
Start-Settings-Privacy Hard sell on Windows 7 and 8.1 users to
upgrade
Hey, Cortana!
Cortana is a personal digital assistant like Apple’s Siri
Can be used with voice feature or with search bar
Cortana probably not for everybody Sends your personal data to Microsoft Creates a profile
List of Useful Tips, Tweaks, and Tricks for Using Windows 10
1. What Your PC Will Need if You Want to Upgrade to Windows 102. The Windows 10 Start Menu Explained- How to Customize and
Use it
3. Who Should Upgrade to Windows 10? 4. How to Get Your Previous System Back After You Have Upgraded
to Windows 10
5. Newly Upgraded to Windows 10? Three Things to look out for 6. Ten of the Best Places to Learn About Window 107. Eight Lesser-Known Windows 10 Features and Settings Worth E
xploring8. Understanding and Dealing with the Windows 10 Privacy Issue
Will there be a Windows 11?
Windows will now be updated in smaller increments No more big version changes every 3 years or
so Security and system improvements made
continually New features will be added as they are
developed Windows – a perpetual work in progress
Windows updates now automatic for home users
Future of Windows
Windows no longer the main cash cow for Microsoft
Windows to be part of the software as a service (SaaS) paradigm
Annual fee for Windows in the future? More Windows apps on other platforms
The End
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