What’s new in Windows 8?
Microsoft is making a strong push into the touch tablet market with Windows 8. This operating system was specifically created to work on different devices, including ARM-based tablets. Furthermore, Windows 8 features an easy, more touch-oriented user interface while remaining compatible with traditional desktop applications.
Windows 8’s innovative feature of split-screen multi-app usage stands in stark contrast to smartphones, where multiple apps must run full-screen mode at the same time. Here, users can drag another application onto another and resize its width accordingly – perfect for running both a news app and social media client at once, for instance.
Windows 8.1 introduces several other key features, including support for pinning multiple desktop and Metro-style apps to the taskbar at once, as well as a search feature that works across both Start screen and traditional desktop windows, supporting multiple languages and voice command functionality.
Microsoft has added reputation-based malware protection to Internet Explorer (similar to what it uses with Windows Defender software), while SmartScreen enhances the detection of viruses and other threats. Windows 8.1 features an improved hardening system with Address Space Layout Randomization and kernel improvements; furthermore it includes Windows To Go which allows users to boot up their OS via flash drive; Windows Live Syncing automatically syncs settings, wallpapers and data between PCs; other new features include Windows To Go which allows boot up of OS from USB drive; as well as enhanced hardening system with Address Space Layout Randomization and kernel improvements for improved hardening system for improved hardening system and hardening system with Address Space Layout Randomization as well as enhanced hardening system with Address Space Layout Randomization as well as kernel improvements; additional new features include Boot Up From Flash Drive which allows boot up directly onto USB flash drive as well as Live Syncing which automatically synchronises settings, wallpapers and some data between PCs to ensure consistent experience across PCs when switching PCs between them and PCs using Live Syncing which automatically synchronises settings wallpapers between PCs to ensure consistent experience across them all PCs automatically sync between PCs via PC syning system improvements for enhanced hardening system improvements that includes Address Space Layout Randomization improvements which includes Address Space Layout Randomization improvements as well as Hardening improvements for harder hardening system improvements along with enhanced hardening systems with Address Space Layout Randomization improvements to improve hardening system hardening systems; Additionally, hardening system improvements provided through address Space Layout Randomization improvements are added for PC Syncing which automatically s settings wallpapers settings etc automatically between PC synchronize settings etc with one PCs automatically as part of hardening systems and kernel improvements. Finally, Windows To Go Boot-U synchronization so kernel improvements also provide for improved kernel improvements.
What’s new in Windows 8.1?
Windows 8.1 marks Microsoft’s initial major upgrade for tablet-oriented operating systems like Windows 8. Available free for existing Windows 8 users, it smoothes over many of the original version’s rough spots to provide a more cohesive and well-planned working environment.
Virtually all built-in modern apps receive upgrades, with the Mail app receiving special attention (you can now open mail in new windows), the Camera app being expanded with more controls and real-time implementation of PhotoSynth technology for panoramic photos, and the Windows Store receiving its makeover with a home page featuring trending and popular apps as well as recommendations.
Windows 8.1 also brings with it other changes, including allowing multiple modern apps to remain “snapped” simultaneously on-screen at any given time. Before this update, only two could be open at any one time; snapping requires at least 1366×768 resolution for optimal results and you can now click the top left corner of a touchscreen to launch a sidebar that lists your currently open apps.
The modern Start screen has also been modified to make it easier for you to select which live tiles to display, and file management utility File Explorer has now taken on an Office-like ribbon look. SkyDrive can now offer offline access for files and folders while Photos offers basic photo-editing abilities.
What’s new in Windows 10?
Microsoft operating systems manage both hardware and software on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones – it serves as the heart of your PC and an integral component of modern PCs. Windows 10 is Microsoft’s latest offering which comes packed with features designed to help users get more done faster.
One major change is the new Start menu, which replaces the Modern UI Start screen and offers an expanded set of commands. It enables users to search their hard drives for files or launch PowerPoint presentations using it; furthermore, Cortana allows voice interaction.
Create multiple virtual desktops to facilitate work, school, and personal tasks more effectively. Direct storage provides gamers with an efficient method for processing game data on the storage system while the OS offers auto high dynamic range (HDR), improving image and video quality on display devices.
Other minor changes include adding tabs and a Details menu to File Explorer, as well as redesigning of Task Bar by Microsoft in keeping with the Acrylic visual style of Fluent Design System; including numerous security fixes as well as improvement to the servicing stack that installs Windows updates.
What’s new in Windows 7?
Windows 7 is Microsoft’s newest operating system (OS), launched in October 2009. Formerly known by its code names Blackcomb and Vienna, this OS is built upon Vista kernel technology with Aero user interface features.
Visual changes include a new taskbar that is more application-centric, without window titles (unless hovered over). Applications can also be pinned directly onto the taskbar for instantaneous access. Jump List has also been significantly upgraded and now provides an instant preview of open files for each program; plus Aero Peek makes it possible to show and hide windows with just one click!
Windows 7 integrates Devices and Printers with the DevMgr control panel and Device Stage for better device management, while the tablet PC Input Panel has been enhanced to recognize faster corrections, text prediction, handwriting recognition, and text prediction for multiple languages.
Windows 7 also introduces HomeGroup network sharing features and Libraries, which consolidate folders for specific types of files into one convenient place. A redesigned Search powered by Windows Server Search features federated capabilities allowing it to access repositories like SharePoint while acting upon them as local results. Furthermore, the Windows Security Center has been replaced by the Windows Solution Center providing additional settings such as NAP configuration and UAC alongside anti-virus, firewall, and update status status status in one dashboard view.
