One of the widely used operating system in the whole world is Windows.
Thus, it is a reason for the Microsoft to keep their users comfortable and plainly satisfied with each and every release of their operating systems. The Microsoft’s next release will be the Windows 8 that would be a big step when it comes to the enhanced features. The beta version for the developers is out and the full version is somewhat expected to be launched at the end of this year. Each of the companies for software development has been waiting eagerly for the Microsoft upgrade and it would be more interesting to see how they use it for the solutions that they have developed. Here are some of the amazing features of windows 8:
- Arm tablets and X86 Based PCs support- this newest Operating system and desktop OS simply rolled into one. The unique user interface targeted at touch based devices like tablets could also be used on the desktop platform without any hassle. However, for the full-fledged experience, the Windows 8 for the tablet PC is what you would like to go for.
- Faster speed for booting up- this operating system is credited with additional speed for booting up. This is for the reason it only takes 10 seconds to have it booted up. Windows 8 is merely the fastest Microsoft Operating system to respond. This is for the reason that it simply saves some sort of system information into the hibernation state right before shutting down. It could simply fetch on the boot-up that only means cutting down on the initialization time.
- Metro UI and Start Button- the start button simply goes with the Microsoft trademark. It even replaces it with the tiled layout of programs as well as application on the start-up. Owing upon their size, the tiles display the relevant and real-time information. For example, the weather app displays the present weather or some social networking app that shows the most up to date events right from your account. Thus, you could customize the tiles you want to see upon the startup and where to locate them. For those of the desktop users, there are special gestures of mouse that you have to be acquainted with. This is for you to work around the interface of Windows 8. For the first time user, it could be a little difficult to work on newer interface. However, once you got used to it, you will surely find it fun.
- Full screen application- running application would appear in full screen even without controlling any button or the task bar. Whenever you need it, you could surely pull up a good settings menu in order to control the application or the settings for the general system or go to the Start page by just swiping certain gestures. For the full screen mode, two apps could be displayed on each side. The app windows could also be resized whenever it is needed.
There are lots of exciting and good new features in Windows 8, so consider getting it right at the moment it has been released.
This article was written by Brad Harris, researcher and lead writer for Netcoupons. Brad has an avid interest in all things technology and loves writing about the latest trends in tech.
