Top 7 Windows 10 Features

Windows 10 won’t be launching for a while, but we already know a lot about Microsoft’s cool new operating system. From the Xbox app for Windows and the HoloLens to Cortana for desktop, the new platform will offer you a wide variety of new features. These are the top 7 Windows 10 features:

The biggest addition to Windows 10, which came as quite a surprise is the reality headset called the HoloLens. The software which is built into Windows 10, allows developers to create virtual 3D environments. In the HoloLens video we see it being used for totally immersive gaming, architects, interior designers, and so much more!

As expected Cortana, the virtual assistant is a big part of Windows 10. Cortana is able to learn about users over time, she then brings together everything she knows about them to deliver reminders and suggestions in the Calendar, taskbar and the new Spartan browser. Because she is constantly connected to and trawling the internet, she can then give you extra information on web pages, how useful this will be remains to be seen.

Microsoft wants to make it easier to switch modes with hybrid laptop laptop-tablet devices. With Continuum, the system will detect is you've plugged in a keyboard or mouse and switch modes for more convenient interaction, if you remove the keyboard/mouse a notification will then pop up and ask you if you want to activate tablet mode. Dock your tablet into the keyboard again and you will receive the same prompt asking if you want to exit Tablet mode.

Forget about Internet Explorer, the long-disliked browser will be replaced by the new Spartan Browser. The new browser allows users to save a page at just the click of a button; it then can be stored for reading later on any device. Some of the other features include PDF support and a new note taking feature. Even better the Spartan Browser will feature Cortana support within the browser, so she can pull information from the sites you’re on to do things like navigate to a restaurant or pull up an upcoming flight time without having to go into your email.

Microsoft has finally brought back the Start Menu. Now when you click on the Start button at the bottom of the screen, you get two panels side by side, with the left column showing pinned, recently and most-used apps. You also get a power button at the top for options such as Hibernate, Standby and Shutdown and also an all apps option. The right column features a selection of live tiles that you can customize, resize and organise.

To make the transition across devices easier, Microsoft is introducing a new category of software called Universal Apps, they use the same code, but adapt their interface to the device you are using. Microsoft is bundling its own set of Universal Apps with the new operating system, including Photos, Videos, Music, Maps, People & Messaging and Mail & Calender – they all function the same way on your tablet, phone or PC.

You will soon be able to play any Xbox One game on your PC or tablet with the amazing Xbox app for Windows 10. The new operating system will support Xbox game streaming with faster speed and graphic performance. The app will let you record, edit and share with friends on the Game DVR feature. You will also be able to join your friends in games across Windows 10 or the Xbox platforms and see your friend’s activity with Xbox Live.

In my opinion these 7 features are some of the best additions to the new Windows 10 operating system. There will be plenty more impressive features to be announced as Windows 10 comes closer and closer to being released, but for now these 7 are by far the most impressive.

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Written By: Christine Romans
CopyWriter at The Computer Guyz Cape Town

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