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 Contents

What is an Operating System?

History
New Features
System Requirements
Conclusion
References

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 What is an Operating System?

An Operating system is a software that manages

computer hardware and software resources and
provides common services for computer programs.

The operating system is an essential component of the

software system.

Application programs usually require an operating

system to function.

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 History

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 New Features

Start Menu
One Windows for all devices
Cortana
Xbox App
Project Spartan Browser
Improved Multitasking
Snap assist
universal apps can be windowed
Action Center
Continuum
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 Start Menu

when click on the Start button at

the bottom left of the screen, you
get two panels side by side, with
the left column showing pinned,
recently added and most-used
apps.

The right column features a selection of live tiles that you can
customize, resize and reorganize.

We can have the Start Menu expand to full screen whenever we want.

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 One Window for all Devices

Microsoft is using Windows

10 to attempt to unify its
various software platforms
across different devices under
one Windows brand.

Windows 10 is meant to unify desktop PCs, Windows tablets

and Windows smartphones with one interface, one way of operating
and one account.

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 Cortana

Windows 10 will bring

Microsofts voice-controlled
digital assistant Cortana, to
make it easier for you to interact
with your device without lifting
a finger.

We will be able to search your hard drive for specific folders and files.

Cortana is able to send emails while youre working on a spreadsheet,

making multi-tasking much easier.
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 Xbox App

You will soon be able to play any

Xbox One game on your PC or
tablet, with the Xbox app for
windows 10.

The new operating system will support Xbox game streaming, with
improved speed and graphics performance by DirectX 12 support.

The app also lets you to record, edit and share your activities in the game.

Youll also be able to join your friends and see your friends activity via
Xbox.
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 Project Spartan Browser

Internet Explorer will be

replaced by the newly
announced Project Spartan.

New features include PDF support, a reading mode that improves the layout
of long articles, and a new note taking feature.

Project Spartan lets you scribble on any page and share your comments with
your friends through social networks.

Project Spartan will feature Cortana support within the browser, so she can pull
contextual information from the sites
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 Improved Multi Tasking

A new Multiple Desktops

feature lets you run another
set of windows as if on
another screen.

Instead of having multiple windows open on top of each other on one

desktop, you can set up a whole other virtual desktop for those
programs to reside in.

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 Snap Assist

Microsoft also updated its Snap View multitasking feature to let

you windows to the four corners of your screen.

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 Universal apps can be Windowed

Universal apps, which previously only operated in full-screen mode,

can now be used in traditional windows on the desktop.

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 Action Settings

Windows 10 will provide a

new way to look at all your
notifications in one place.

It collects alerts from your device from all your apps, similar to the
notifications drawers like in our smartphones.

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 Continuum

With the rise of hybrid laptop-

tablet devices, Microsoft
wants to make it easier to
switch between either
mode.

If you remove the keyboard/mouse, a notification will pop up from the task
bar at the bottom, asking if you want to activate Tablet mode.

Place your tablet into the keyboard again, and youll receive the same prompt,
this time asking if you want to exit Tablet mode.

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 System Requirements

Processor : 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster

RAM : 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

Free hard disk space : 16 GB

Graphics card : Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device

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 Conclusion

Windows 10 as a Service and Mobility with improved

applications, graphic user interface and fast booting.

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References

www.google.co.in
windows.microsoft.com
www.in.techradar.com
www.theguardian.com
redmondmag.com
www.blog.laptopmag.com