Windows 10: What's new from Microsoft?

In late July, Microsoft Corporation among the developments in the field of operating systems was officially introduced to the world a new version of Windows 10, which replaced the "eight". At once it is possible to note some basic innovations and changes which we now in brief and we will try to consider.

Windows 10: what's new?

So, the emergence of the "tens" by many users was expected with obvious impatience, since it was initially announced that this system will become the most advanced in modern computer technologies. Now we will consider the new features of Windows 10, and at the same time we will try to answer the question of all, whether the expectations of users and experts were justified.

The first and most important difference from all previous versions of Windows OS in the "top ten" is noticeable immediately. The fact is that the developer (surprisingly all) gave the opportunity to install a new operating system directly from the Microsoft site for free! Perhaps, this move can clearly be called a certain means of popularizing the corporation's new developments.

New installation of Windows 10

As for the installation, there are two main ways. In the first case, you first need to either register on the site, or log in with your account, after which the user will be put on the queue. When the time arrives, an icon appears in the system tray in the notification area, clicking on which, you can start the installation process. Note, it's only possible to do this after preliminary updating of the existing OS. But the new operating system Windows 10 is installed exclusively on top of Vista, 7 and 8. XP is not supported.

In the second version, in order not to wait, you can download the special tool Media Creation Tool from the site and run the installation with it. In any case, the developers gave users the opportunity to roll back, if the new system does not suit them (downloading the distro is not recommended).

Appearance

Returning to the topic "Windows 10": what's new in the OS, you need to add that after the first launch, the return to the classics attracts attention. Many people should be pleased with the presence of the "Start" button. The menu, however, is organized somewhat differently (entirely in alphabetical order without any selection, for example, the command "Run" or "Control Panel"). On the right of the menu there is an intelligent assistant with task scheduler, weather, news, etc.

As for the user interface, there can be no question of any relief. It is rather borrowed from the G8, although called Metro, in fact it is a modification of the Modern UI. The Notification Center, which is called from the system tray, displays information about recent events and the state of the system as a whole. Here you can also note the presence of the Charms panel, which is completely removed from the desktop settings.

By the way, the language for different running applications does not automatically switch. It is set for all programs active at the moment, the same.

New items

If we talk about what the new features of Windows 10 represent, we can not fail to note the appearance of the Edge browser, which is used by default instead of Internet Explorer. According to preliminary estimates of performance testing, today it ranks first.

For those who use work in desktop or tablet mode, there is a function called Continuum, which allows quick switching. Needless to say, you can create several virtual desktops, as well as use the new features of the application store.

Safety system

Now a few words about Windows 10. What's new in terms of security? First of all, the completely redesigned Windows Defender, which works in conjunction with the Active Protection Service (WAPS).

Among other things, when working in tablet mode, you can use the function Windows Hello (biometric identification). Finally, if you set Microsoft account information as an administrator password, you can only change them on the corporate website. At the same time setting password changes to something like "123456789" will not give the desired result. The system simply does not change it. You can delete it, but only 60 days after you apply.

Immediately in the security system can be noted modules Device Guard, FLAM and Secure Boot, which prevent the penetration into the system of new, yet unknown malware.

Internet, speed, data and multimedia

In terms of working with the Internet, the new system has an improved e-mail client, the browser Edge, mentioned above, the ability to exchange Wi-Fi passwords, an updated traffic control system and maps, etc.

As for the performance, it does not cause any complaints, but here the way out of the sleep mode (especially when using the login password) takes much more time, that in the same "seven" or "eight".

However, there is something else. In the "Top Ten" there is full support for devices such as Xbox One for the purpose of broadcasting games through a regular local network. In terms of multimedia we have a completely new image viewer, video and audio player, the presence of the Game DVR module for recording streaming video and creating screenshots in games and full support for DirectX 12.

Conclusion

As you already know, this is a short overview of Windows 10. What's new in this OS is completely impossible to describe. To learn all the possibilities of the "tens", it is better to try it out at least once in the work itself. As you already know, even after installing it, the installation can always be undone and go back to the previous OS.

But on the whole, the new OS looks quite decent and can compete with some versions of Linux or Mac OS X (all the more it's completely free).

True, many users who are accustomed to the classic view or organization of the menu, and who have never encountered the G-8, at first the system may seem somewhat unusual or even uncomfortable. However, if you work with her for at least a couple of days, this feeling will disappear. You just need to get used to the changed organization of controls and functions. In addition, even with the programs installed on earlier versions of Windows, there are no problems (except for the installation of some new specific programs or applications).