Windows 10

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Contents

• What is an Operating System?

• History

• New Features

• System Requirements

• Conclusion

• References

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What is an Operating System?

• An Operating system is a software that manages

computer hardware and software resources and

provides common services for computer programs.

• The operating system is an essential component of the

software system.

• Application programs usually require an operating

system to function.

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History

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New Features

• Start Menu

• One Windows for all devices

• Cortana

• Xbox App

• Project Spartan Browser

• Improved Multitasking

• Snap assist

• universal apps can be windowed

• Action Center

• Continuum

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Start Menu

• when click on the Start button at

the bottom left of the screen, you

get two panels side by side, with

the left column showing pinned,

recently added and most-used

apps.

• The right column features a selection of live tiles that you can

customize, resize and reorganize.

• We can have the Start Menu expand to full screen whenever we want.

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One Window for all Devices

• Windows 10 is meant to unify desktop PCs, Windows tablets

and Windows smartphones with one interface, one way of operating

and one account.

• Microsoft is using Windows

10 to attempt to unify its

various software platforms

across different devices under

one Windows brand.

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Cortana

• We will be able to search your hard drive for specific folders and files.

• Cortana is able to send emails while you’re working on a spreadsheet,

making multi-tasking much easier.

• Windows 10 will bring Microsoft’s voice-controlled digital assistant Cortana, to make it easier for you to interact with your device without lifting a finger.

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Xbox App

• The new operating system will support Xbox game streaming, with

improved speed and graphics performance by DirectX 12 support.

• The app also lets you to record, edit and share your activities in the game.

• You’ll also be able to join your friends and see your friends’ activity via

Xbox.

• You will soon be able to play any Xbox One game on your PC or tablet, with the Xbox app for windows 10.

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Project Spartan Browser

• New features include PDF support, a reading mode that improves the layout

of long articles, and a new note taking feature.

• Project Spartan lets you scribble on any page and share your comments with

your friends through social networks.

• Project Spartan will feature Cortana support within the browser, so she can pull

contextual information from the sites

• Internet Explorer will be replaced by the newly announced Project Spartan.

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Improved Multi Tasking

• Instead of having multiple windows open on top of each other on one

desktop, you can set up a whole other virtual desktop for those

programs to reside in.

• A new Multiple Desktops

feature lets you run another

set of windows as if on

another screen.

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Snap Assist

• Microsoft also updated its Snap View multitasking feature to let

you windows to the four corners of your screen.

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Universal apps can be Windowed

• Universal apps, which previously only operated in full-screen mode, can now be used in traditional windows on the desktop.

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Action Settings

• It collects alerts from your device from all your apps, similar to the

notifications drawers like in our smartphones.

• Windows 10 will provide a new way to look at all your notifications in one place.

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Continuum

• If you remove the keyboard/mouse, a notification will pop up from the task bar at the bottom, asking if you want to activate Tablet mode.

• Place your tablet into the keyboard again, and you’ll receive the same prompt, this time asking if you want to exit Tablet mode.

• With the rise of hybrid laptop-

tablet devices, Microsoft

wants to make it easier to

switch between either

mode.

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System Requirements

• Processor : 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster

• RAM : 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

• Free hard disk space : 16 GB

• Graphics card : Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device

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Conclusion

Windows 10 as a Service and Mobility with improved

applications, graphic user interface and fast booting.

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References

www.google.co.in

windows.microsoft.com

www.in.techradar.com

www.theguardian.com

redmondmag.com

www.blog.laptopmag.com