Windows10 : Questions Answered

Windows10 : Questions Answered

Windows10 : Questions Answered

Microsoft's highly awaited version of windows OS "Windows 10"  is here and you should be having some questions in your mind related to it & we are here just to answer some of them.

First and the most common question everyone asking is:-

1. What is the difference between windows 10 and previous windows versions?

There are lot of things that has changed in this version of windows like Cortana - Digital assistant service is now on a whole new level thanks to its competitors like Apple's SIRI and Google Now which helped company to get an idea and redefine Cortana but availability of cortana in india is sceptical at the time of the launch.

Windows 10 also gets the ability to run windows apps just like they ran on any windows based tablet or smartphone. Microsoft has added the fingerprint feature for users to login to their devices along with face detection. The version also comes with a new office app and improved support for gaming. Users can now easily sync there windows phone, tablet with windows 10 and any other hybrids device but the most missed feature of windows 'Start' button is back and is useful just like it was earliar, it includes usual set of icons and new programs tiles, which can be customized for convenience.

'With this upgrade users also need to learn some new set of shortcuts, some are listed at the end of the article.'

Microsoft has also included their much hyped web browser 'EDGE' which provides you a option to create notes right from the webpage, if rumors to be believed, the EDGE is much faster than Google's chrome browser as it beats every other browers with its benchmark scores.

2. Is the upgrade worth it?

Before making it official Microsoft has provided a free preview version under its insider program just to rectify and clear the doubts if there were any, Microsoft declared earliar that this is their last version of windows and it will be having all the latest features from them. The preview version showed us what we can expect from windows 10. The easiness of windows 7 and adaptability of touch inputs like windows 8.1 was one of the thing which really impressed. 

While the New windows said to have better features than its preceduers, the upgrade is provided for free by the company but only for those users who are up and running windows 7, windows 8 and windows 8.1, they can upgrade to the newer version for free on any date from the launch day but the free version is only available for 1 year. Microsoft has divided the OS into 7 different versions to make it more usable for everyone, checkout the list below including their features

1. Windows 10 Home: 

This desktop edition of win10 is for general purpose which comes with cortana browser and other useful apps.

2. Windows 10 Mobile:

As the name suggests this is exclusively for small screens, it comes bundled with the new version of MS office touch and also includes universal app support.

3. Windows 10 Enterprise:

The version is made for industries who carries sensitive data. This version gives companies an extra level of security.

4. Windows 10 Pro:

This version is for small ventures which carries their business on a laptops, tablets and 2in1 devices.

5. Windows 10 Education:

The version is exclusively made for schools staff, teachers, students and administrator.

6. Windows 10 Mobile Enterprises:

The version is for those who cant get enough of there business even on mobile. Company has packed whole lot of useful features like sensetive data security and device management.

7. Windows 10 ITO core:

This is only for ATM machines, retail point devices, handheld terminals and industrial robotics.

3. How to upgrade?

To get the latest version of windows, first you need to check the compatibility. Minimum requirement for windows 10 is that you atleast have a 1Ghz processor or later with 1GB ram on a 32bit SoC and 2GB ram for a 64bit processor, to install it on your PC you need 20GB hard drive minimum. You also need a Microsoft account, a direct x9 with WDDM drivers and not to forget the internet. If you have it all than you just need to reserve a copy for you by clicking the windows icon in the taskbar and wait until the download finishes which takes around 1 hour to complete.

Have fun with your windows10 Pc

Here are some shortcuts that you need to learn if you already upgraded to Windows 10:

- To left snap windows screen : Windows Key+Left

- To right snap windows screen : Windows Key+Right

- For maximizing windows : Windows key+Up

- For minimizing windows : Windows key+Down

- To go to your last virtual desktop : Windows key+Ctrl+Left