Post by westgold on Aug 3, 2015 9:40:08 GMT 9
MANILA, Philippines — Software giant Microsoft on Wednesday launched their latest version of Windows in an event held at the Century Mall in Makati City. Skipping a whole version number (9), the announcement of Windows 10 also coincided with the 20th anniversary of Microsoft Philippines in the country.
The look of Microsoft’s latest operating system is a blast from the past, using an interface that looks more like Windows 7, their most successful OS according to the software maker; while still using some of the best features of Windows 8.1.
Many users may be relieved to hear that the familiar Start Menu, an element that Microsoft opted not to use in their last version of Windows, is back where it has always been: the left corner of the screen. The pop-up menu has the same convenient functions as it used to have, but can now be customized to the users liking together with those predesigned Live Tile icons, similar to what you see on Windows 8.
There was an initial demo conducted by Mae Moreno, Windows Lead for Microsoft Philippines, who displayed the various tricks and tools of the software.
“Windows 10 is designed to empower people to achieve great things and to deliver a more human way to do,” said Moreno in a statement. “We believe that the new Windows can truly help our customers be productive in both their digital work and their digital life and this represents our first step towards a whole new generation of Windows.”
Several aspects of Windows 10 were focused on during the demonstration. Mainly, features on security, organization, and of course Microsoft Edge, the all-new net browser that finally replaced the once ubiquitous and security hole-laden Windows Internet Explorer.
Log on security with facial recognition using biometrics, alphabetized organization of searches, distinguishable icons as well as the multi-desktop capability are nothing new, although Microsoft insists that they actually made improvements and loaded them on Windows 10. Still, it was the last part of the demo that presented an innovation that perhaps is the most interesting: Microsoft’s all-new Web browser aptly called Edge.
Hoping to get an edge, so to speak, on the competition such as the dominant Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge has some new features such as Read Mode that can remove advertisements from an article and make it easier to read, as well as a pen tool that can help in editing pages. Also, Microsoft people said EDGE runs much faster and is more secured, delivering better Web experience than the already ageing Windows IE.
Other main features on mobile devices and gaming were also showcased by the Microsoft Team.
The tech giant’s plan to consolidate all apps, data, games throughout all Microsoft devices — including seamless integration with Xbox — will come to play through the use of Windows 10. This will make all gadgets and other computing devices running on Windows 10 “universal” and easier for all Microsoft subscribers according to execs.
Some features, however, like Cortana, their digital assistant version of Apple’s Siri, and the business aspect of the software with regard to pricing were not discussed in depth at the local launch.
Mae Moreno, Windows Lead for Microsoft Philippines.
Free upgrade
The update of devices to Windows 10 is free to those already using genuine Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 PCs and tablets. Furthermore, this free upgrade will only last a year, after which, users will have to buy the software. To suit each specific market, Windows 10 is available in several editions such as Education, Home, Pro, and Enterprise.
The free upgrade is available at www.microsoft.com. Eligible customers who haven’t upgraded yet will receive automatic notifications on their devices along with a step-by-step instructions on how to get Windows 10 for free.
www.interaksyon.com/infotech/finally-windows-10-is-here-and-its-free
The look of Microsoft’s latest operating system is a blast from the past, using an interface that looks more like Windows 7, their most successful OS according to the software maker; while still using some of the best features of Windows 8.1.
Many users may be relieved to hear that the familiar Start Menu, an element that Microsoft opted not to use in their last version of Windows, is back where it has always been: the left corner of the screen. The pop-up menu has the same convenient functions as it used to have, but can now be customized to the users liking together with those predesigned Live Tile icons, similar to what you see on Windows 8.
There was an initial demo conducted by Mae Moreno, Windows Lead for Microsoft Philippines, who displayed the various tricks and tools of the software.
“Windows 10 is designed to empower people to achieve great things and to deliver a more human way to do,” said Moreno in a statement. “We believe that the new Windows can truly help our customers be productive in both their digital work and their digital life and this represents our first step towards a whole new generation of Windows.”
Several aspects of Windows 10 were focused on during the demonstration. Mainly, features on security, organization, and of course Microsoft Edge, the all-new net browser that finally replaced the once ubiquitous and security hole-laden Windows Internet Explorer.
Log on security with facial recognition using biometrics, alphabetized organization of searches, distinguishable icons as well as the multi-desktop capability are nothing new, although Microsoft insists that they actually made improvements and loaded them on Windows 10. Still, it was the last part of the demo that presented an innovation that perhaps is the most interesting: Microsoft’s all-new Web browser aptly called Edge.
Hoping to get an edge, so to speak, on the competition such as the dominant Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge has some new features such as Read Mode that can remove advertisements from an article and make it easier to read, as well as a pen tool that can help in editing pages. Also, Microsoft people said EDGE runs much faster and is more secured, delivering better Web experience than the already ageing Windows IE.
Other main features on mobile devices and gaming were also showcased by the Microsoft Team.
The tech giant’s plan to consolidate all apps, data, games throughout all Microsoft devices — including seamless integration with Xbox — will come to play through the use of Windows 10. This will make all gadgets and other computing devices running on Windows 10 “universal” and easier for all Microsoft subscribers according to execs.
Some features, however, like Cortana, their digital assistant version of Apple’s Siri, and the business aspect of the software with regard to pricing were not discussed in depth at the local launch.
Mae Moreno, Windows Lead for Microsoft Philippines.
Free upgrade
The update of devices to Windows 10 is free to those already using genuine Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 PCs and tablets. Furthermore, this free upgrade will only last a year, after which, users will have to buy the software. To suit each specific market, Windows 10 is available in several editions such as Education, Home, Pro, and Enterprise.
The free upgrade is available at www.microsoft.com. Eligible customers who haven’t upgraded yet will receive automatic notifications on their devices along with a step-by-step instructions on how to get Windows 10 for free.
www.interaksyon.com/infotech/finally-windows-10-is-here-and-its-free