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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 5

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

• Windows 10 is meant to unify desktop PCs, Windows tablets and Windows smartphones with one interface, one way of operating and one account.

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

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Cortana

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

• Cortana is able to send emails while you’re working on a spreadsheet, making multi-tasking much easier.

• Windows 10 will bring Microsoft’s voice-controlled digital assistant Cortana, to make it easier for you to interact with your device without lifting a finger.

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Xbox App

• 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.

• You’ll also be able to join your friends and see your friends’ activity via Xbox.

• You will soon be able to play any Xbox One game on your PC or tablet, with the Xbox app for windows 10.

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Improved Multi Tasking

• 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.

• A new Multiple Desktops feature lets you run another set of windows as if on another screen.

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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

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

• Windows 10 will provide a new way to look at all your notifications in one place.

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Continuum

• 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 you’ll receive the same prompt, this time asking if you want to exit Tablet mode.

• With the rise of hybrid laptop-tablet devices, Microsoft wants to make it easier to switch between either 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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Queries ?

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