The consumer preview version of Windows 10 was officially released on the evening of January 21st, which shows that ordinary users can finally fully experience the core changes of this new system. It is no longer a technical preview version only available to enthusiasts.
The return and integration of the start menu
Microsoft removed the traditional Start menu in Windows 8 and instead adopted a full-screen Start screen. Such a change has caused a large number of users to feel uncomfortable. Many users rely on the Start menu to launch programs and find settings. Its sudden disappearance has reduced operating efficiency.
The new start menu combines the classic layout and live tiles. There are traditional program lists and power options on the left side, and a customizable real-time tile area is embedded on the right side. The purpose of this design is to take into account the habits of old users and the modern feel of the new system, thereby making PC operations more efficient.
Metro applications running in windows
The Metro application introduced in Windows 8 runs in full screen by default, and there is no way to flexibly adjust the window. This situation is extremely inconvenient in the desktop environment. Even if it is subsequently updated and a close button is added, the core windowing problem has still not been solved.
Under Windows 10, this has been completely changed. Now these applications can run in window mode like various programs on the ordinary desktop, and support free resizing and minimization to the taskbar, which greatly enhances the practicality and multitasking capabilities of traditional desktop environments.
Virtual desktop improves multitasking efficiency
The multiple virtual desktop function has long been popular in macOS, and it has also been popular in Linux for a long time. It allows users to spread different tasks to different desktops to prevent windows from becoming cluttered. Before this, Windows users usually needed to use third-party software to achieve similar effects.
Finally, Windows 10 has built-in virtual desktop support. Users can use task view to quickly create and manage multiple desktops, using this to group and isolate different tasks such as office and entertainment. This is especially useful for users with large-screen monitors, which can significantly improve the organization and clarity of the workspace.
The new browser Edge is here
Internet Explorer has been criticized due to compatibility and speed issues, so Microsoft decided to launch a new browser Microsoft Edge in Windows 10. It is deeply integrated with the Cortana voice assistant and the Bing search service.
The Edge browser has reading mode support, the ability to annotate PDFs, and the ability to share web page markup. Microsoft has plans to add extension support in the future. As far as domestic users are concerned, they are more eager to require it to have functions such as super drag and drop, localized functions such as mouse gestures, and to improve the overall smoothness of the performance.
Enhanced Notification and Action Center
What is relatively scattered is the notification system of the old version of Windows. There is a lack of unified management of message prompts for various applications with different purposes. Users are often troubled by various pop-up windows, which are difficult to view quickly and difficult to block.
The new operation center centrally stores notifications from all applications, and also provides convenient switches for a series of commonly used settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, brightness, and airplane mode. Some users hope that it can add the function of prohibiting specific applications from sending notifications with one click to avoid the frequent push of advertisements and irrelevant information.
Polishing the details of the system experience
In Windows 10, in addition to the main functions mentioned above, many subtle improvements have been made. For example, Continuum mode can automatically detect the device form and optimize keyboard and mouse operations when in notebook mode. However, when in tablet mode, it switches to a touch-first interface.
This system integrates the settings interface to make the traditional control panel and modern settings applications more coordinated. These adjustments may seem subtle on the surface, but they work together to create a more coherent and user-friendly overall user experience. The purpose is to reduce the sense of fragmentation that occurs when users switch between different interfaces.
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