Microsoft’s philosophy is such that the number 9 just won’t fit.
According to Microsoft, the number 10 is a seemingly better number to start afresh with for its new direction and new Windows platform.
The technology giant also claims that Windows 10 is the final big version of the OS (not our words, theirs) with incremental updates as it ages.
With this in mind Windows 10 has brought back some sorely missed features and introduces new and improved user interface adaptations.
To start, Microsoft’s ‘mobile first’ approach championed by the divisive Windows 8 OS has been toned down considerably, it’s still present but the focus of the new OS is shifted towards universal access and convenience rather than trying to force-feed and shoe horn the mobile product to the majority of desktop users which of course make up the core of Windows demographic.
For seasoned Window users and those familiar with Windows 7 Microsoft have taken a huge leap forward or leap backwards (depending on how you view it) by righting the wrongs of its recent past bringing back the Start button to its rightful place. Things are starting to look like home again.
However, Windows wouldn’t be Windows without Microsoft adding a couple of tweaks here and there. The Start Menu now gives the user more chance to develop its functionality by users now being able to add the ‘metro’ tiles to the interface which actually improves the experience as well as navigation speeds.
Everywhere, all the time
Microsoft have also ensured that all its apps from the Windows store will work on all other associated devices be it your phone or tablet (Windows compatible of course).This idea stems from Microsoft wanting more developers to write new apps and populate its growing market place.
As well as the app store enhancement the addition of the virtual desktop feature allows users to run different types of apps simultaneously on the one machine by creating virtual desktops meaning the need to login and out frequently to access different accounts will be a thing of the past.
Task bar
Virtual desktops aside, Windows 10 introduces a genuinely useful tool in the guise of its new ‘task bar’ solution.
The task bar looks very similar to the sort of multi-tasking tool found on Android phones enabling the user to effortlessly switch between all open documents, tasks and programs on the one screen. Early tests have revealed that this useful tool speeds up productivity considerably especially when flicking through various spreadsheets and email clients.
As with all previews many functions have been omitted due to further alpha or beta testing but rest assured we’ll bring you more news when we get it.
Release date
Although Microsoft haven’t given an exact date they have stated that 2015 will be the launch year and although rumours are rife in relation to the fact that Windows are offering the new OS as a free upgrade Microsoft have yet to comment on such speculation.
Nevertheless, from what we’ve seen so far, Windows 10 seems to be a leap in the right direction. The re-inclusion of the Start button and the revamped start menu alone would potentially sell the product by the millions but it’s in other areas such as the virtual screen and task bar solutions that offer more promise in developing Microsoft’s new approach to the OS.
We’ll bring you more Windows 10 news as soon as it breaks here at Fortune Frenzy!
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