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Windows 8 Features
Some top new features that you would like to know about are described here:
1. Faster Boot Speed
Windows 8 comes up with faster load and boot up speed than its predecessors. This is due to the better resources distribution among the system and applications. In comparison to previous Windows 7 Windows 8 has improved and fast boot time.This improvement is done by a little change in technique in which system kernel (resource manager of OS) is not shut down but hibernated therefore when the system is started again it takes less time to initialize.
2. Metro-Style User Interface – Stylish and Innovative
When you log in to Windows 8 you see a tiles-based desktop which in known as Windows Metro-style or Metro UI. This type of UI is designed to be best compatible with the devices which support touch such as smart phones and tablets. You just have to tap those tiles to initiate different applications. This type of lay out is also user friendly and provides smooth and non-complicated over view of your desktop.The smartest thing about the Metro-style of Windows 8 is that the application tiles are active and keep on running and provide you with all the important information you need in one glance. You do not have to activate the application to see the changes for example to check mail. So you can arrange the apps on your desktop in such a manner that suits you bets to access all you need urgently.
3. Improved Search Function
Unlike previous Windows, Windows 8 has no search box in the start menu, even it doesn’t have a start menu, you just have to type you desired name that you want to search and a search box will appear instantly and gives you the results. Also, the performance of search in Windows 8 is improved as compared to Windows 7, providing results in less time.4. Windows To Go
Windows To Go is a really amazing feature of the new Windows 8 by which you can make a copy of your OS with all the settings that you have originally on your PC, into a USB drive. This feature is exciting because of the fact that when you plug-in that USB drive in any other system with windows 8 installed on it you can have your own settings with your own OS and can enjoy working on your own OS with your own settings while using another different system.This feature also provides you security with viruses as you have a back up of your OS in your USB drive so even if your system gets crashed due to viruses you can always use this back up to restore your system.
Also this feature saves you to carry much heavier laptops to office and home, instead you will use just a USB thumb drive.
5. Windows Live Syncing
Windows Live Syncing is a feature as exciting as Windows To Go and very similar to it. By the help of this feature you log in to your ‘Live ID’ through any system using Window 8 and you get back to your own personal desktop and settings. However, there are certain differences between Windows To GO feature and Windows Live Syncing feature but we cannot say anything at this time until we get toe complete releasing of Windows 8 with complete features.6. Windows Store
Microsoft has also planned to reveal a Windows app Store with Windows 8 where users can browse through the metro-style windows applications for their being created by the developers. Experts say that this initiative by Microsoft is kind of similar to Apple’s app stores, and it will help Microsoft against its war against Apple.Windows 8 Beta Download
Microsoft has also launched the Pre-Beta version of Windows 8 for those who like to experience the new Windows 8. This pre-beta version is available free to download from here in three different packages:1- 64-bit version – Only Operating System
2- 32-bit version – Only Operating System
3- 64-bit version – With Developer Tools
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