Windows 10 operating system launched

Windows 10 will be the general name for the operating system that runs on all devices from mobile to desktop with many different screen sizes from Microsoft.

Windows 10 Start Menu interface.

After a series of rumors over the past six months, Microsoft last night officially talked about the new operating system called Windows 10 for the first time. In addition to skipping the number 9 in the naming, the company also expressed its ambition to unify the operating system on all product lines from phones to tablets, laptops, and desktops under just one name. The official version will be available to ordinary users later this year. Before that, Microsoft will release trial versions for developers or a limited number of users every 3 to 4 months.

Action Center allows quick settings.

Microsoft has shown that it is listening with very positive changes to the interface in the first trial versions. Windows 10 has a Start Screen interface (replacing the old Start Menu) with full screen size but has some more convenient customizations than Windows 8.1. The company also added a quick settings area Action Center that allows turning on/off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS... Notifications are synchronized across devices so users will not have to turn off the same notification multiple times on different devices.

Cortana virtual assistant is smart and useful.

After receiving much praise on smartphones, Microsoft finally brought its virtual assistant Cortana to Windows 10 for desktop computers. This feature allows users to chat, search for information, and set schedules or reminders through voice. Initial tests with Cortana on Windows 10 have attracted much interest because of its ability to respond in natural spoken language instead of being rigid like Siri or Google Now.

In the new version of the operating system, the manufacturer pays close attention to small details, typically the icon system is renewed with a simpler but more modern design. The borders around the application windows are completely flattened and there is consistency between the software in the desktop and metro environments.

Key apps get improved user interfaces and consistency across devices.

The core apps that come with Windows 10 also get a revolutionary UI overhaul. Outlook gets a simple split into columns, personalized wallpapers, and a consistent look across phones and tablets. The rest of the apps get similar changes, including Calendar, OneDrive, Maps, Music, and more.

New browser to replace Internet Explorer.

As expected, Microsoft has developed a completely new web browser to replace Internet Explorer. However, the company has not yet given an official name and is still calling it Project Spartan. In addition to the ability to quickly browse websites and support third-party add-ons, this browser can also quickly share any content on the website.

Cortana appears in the new browser.

The new browser also has powerful support from Cortana assistant with the ability to quickly understand search words to provide appropriate information. For example, when users type the word weather, the result suggestion box will immediately display information at that time in addition to other search suggestions.

Windows 10 is expected to be a free upgrade for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 users during the first year.

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