![]() ![]() There’s also a new ‘Me’ tile, which still gives the tiled interface a presence desktop mode where you can re-size tiles depending on how prominent you want them to be. Now it’s a more familiar place where you can view regularly used apps, have the ability to use universal search (including web search) instead of swiping from the right of the screen to reveal the charms bar and even have the ability to shut down or restart a Windows 10 laptop or tablet. Happy times for desktop users – it’s no longer just a place to jump awkwardly back to the tablet-friendly interface. ![]() Related: Windows 10 System Requirements – What will you need to run Windows 10?Īfter reinstating the Start button in Windows 8.1, Microsoft is now bringing back the menu to go with it. Microsoft doesn’t seem to have completely left the idea of Internet Explorer in the dust though, as the icons do look almost exactly the same. It’s actually a slick looking browser, with a familiar tabbed view and a dual functioning address bar that’ll act as your search box too. Cortana will also be built into the browser, so your search results will be tailored to you, plus you’ll have restaurant reviews, directions and so on beamed straight to you. It features a host of built-in features such as a screen grab tool with touchscreen doodling abilities, a note pad and reading mode. But since its big unveiling at Build 2015, it’s now fully featured and ready to use.Įdge is the new default web browser for Windows 10, with Internet Explorer consigned to the background to support legacy software. The new Microsoft Edge browser, formerly known as Project Spartan, wasn’t included in the first few builds of Windows 10. Related: Windows 10 vs Windows 7: Should you upgrade? You can ask it basic questions, such as “What’s the weather like?”, and it’ll populate with the latest news each morning, but it also supports more advanced features such as providing directions, creating reminders and dictating short notes – there’s lots of different commands to try. Accessible directly from the desktop with either a click or a voice command, it’s used as a handy helper when you need to get stuff done. Microsoft’s virtual assistant, which has been present on its phone operating system for a while now, is one of the headline features of Windows 10. Watch – A quick guide to what’s new in Windows 10 Whether you’ve already decided to upgrade, or are still considering whether to do so or not, here are the Windows 10 features we think you should try first. After the disappointment of Windows 8, it’s set to become one of the most important operating system launches in Microsoft’s history. We’re only a few days away from the Windows 10 going on sale. ![]()
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