With the release of the new version of the OS from Microsoft, many are wondering how to get Windows 10 for free and whether it is worth switching to it from the familiar XP or Windows 7. After all, the eighth version has remained extremely unusual and inconvenient for most users.
The tiled design, two user interfaces, and the lack of a Start menu were what confused most Windows users in the previous version. However, the developers of Windows 10 took into account many wishes, so at the release the new version of the OS has:
- a redesigned Start menu;
- voice assistant;
- the new Microsoft Edge browser;
- one user interface with universal applications for PCs, tablets and smartphones.
Within 12 months from the release of the new OS, users are offered the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 10 completely free.
The developers claim that Windows 8.1 minimum computer system requirements are sufficient to install Windows 10. Online updates require Microsoft account information and a working internet.
Features of Windows 10
The Start menu may seem unusual to users of Windows 7 and below. For those who already have versions 8 and 8.1 installed, the new interface will resemble the familiar tile design in a more traditional incarnation. However, with a little customization of the panel and changing the settings in the "Personalization" section, you can achieve a more or less familiar look for the "Start" menu. On the panel itself, you can change not only the size of tiles, group and drag elements, but also control their number. Without additional utilities, you can now work in multi-window mode.
Developing universal applications for Windows 10 will allow users to feel comfortable using a smartphone, tablet or laptop on the same OS. All applications are available in the Store, and allow you to download and work with programs without downloading distributions from the Internet, choosing an installation directory and a lengthy file download process with reading the license agreement. It is enough to pin the link on the taskbar and enter any installed program instantly. All downloaded utilities will have a trusted source (official Store), increasing the security of the system.
In Windows 10, you can create multiple virtual desktops, distributing all running processes according to the user's needs. Thanks to this, you can easily work in multitasking format without getting confused in different projects, programs and dozens of Internet tabs.
Despite the advantages of the new system, there are still a number of problems with drivers and program compatibility. Therefore, you should not rush to update the system to Windows 10 in the first week of release. It is worth providing the opportunity for developers of third-party programs to make all the necessary innovations in the system by adjusting their products to the new version of the OS.
