Are you still trying to decide if changing from your current operating system to Windows 8 is the right decision? ================================================== Here are 7 key differences that Windows 8 brings to the table in hopes to help your decision to upgrade easier: 1. Windows 8 touch – this is the most obvious difference between Windows 8 and Windows 7. And even though you might not have a touchscreen device right now, more than likely in 2013 you probably will have made that change as well (for personal and business). But you don’t need to have a touchscreen to use Windows 8. Users will be able to select their preferred way of working so if you wish to use your mouse (or have to because you don’t have a touchscreen) you can do so in desktop mode, and you can add touch enabled devices that replace your mouse. 2. Faster Boot-up Time –Windows 8 has been designed to have a faster boot-up time, this should make any business debating about upgrading happy. According to a PC Magazine study, Windows 8 boots up in half the time of Windows 7. In the same testing, Windows 8 also had a quicker browser speed, compliance, and video rendering. 3. Better Multiple Monitor Support – Microsoft has acknowledged that more people are using multiple monitors and they needed to create a better way for desktop management. With Windows 8 you can now have the Start Screen on one monitor and your desktop on the other or choose to have your Desktop and taskbar on both screens. 4. Windows 8 Charms –These appear when you swipe in from the right or mouse to the right-hand side of the screen. They enable you to access the Start Screen. The other buttons are Search, Share, Devices and Settings and provide quick access to these functions on touch and pointer-driven displays. As well as searching your apps and folders, charms work across different apps. For example, a social app can tap into the Share charm so you can share files to that app quickly and easily. Also, businesses should be glad to hear that Windows 8 should be able to run on its existing hardware. Not sure about your hardware? Contact us to see how we can help. 5. Windows 8 Search and Social – with the typical Start menu gone, the search is available in 2 separate locations; Search charm and the Start Screen. You can search inside any app which allows your web search to be quick and simple. As for Social: Facebook users will be happy to know that Windows 8 provides support for it as well as LinkedIn and Twitter. You The People App will let you see those updates. 6. Windows 8 ARM support - Now Windows 8 will run on regular PCs and slates, as well as a newer cheaper platform that competes with the Android and Apple tablet market. 7. Windows Store – this is a key part of Windows 8, offering both paid and free apps for desktop and Modern UI apps. Use the Search charm to fine the Store where you can browse by category, top free, or top paid apps. The apps are easily downloaded just like you would on iOS or Android. So there they are, 7 key things about Windows 8. At Pivotal IT, we value the consistent intuitive experience across all devices. Whether you’re using a desktop, windows phone, or windows tablet, the interface is the same.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:07:59 +0000
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