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Ancient to Modern - Windows 10

Operating System

An operating system is a type of system software that supervises, controls and coordinates the internal operations of a computer, controls the execution of application programs, and provides an interface between the user and the computer hardware.

As you are aware that the journey of Windows started from version 3.1 and has reached to Windows 10. Microsoft has launched the Windows 10 operating System Windows 10 which was released on July 29, 2015. This Operating System is a mixture of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Windows 10 bring back the Start Button, adds multiple desktops and an adaptable interface.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 users will receive free updates for the lifetime of their device.

Start Menu

The decision to remove Start Button in the version Windows 8.1 was probably the biggest drawback made by Microsoft. With the return of Start Button in Windows 10 the Start Menu allows the users to access applications, search for content, pin applications, etc.

Windows 10 has a Start Menu, just like Windows 7. On the bottom, left corner of desktop, in the Start Menu users will find a list of mostly used applications, recently accessed all the folders and newly installed/updated softwares. Also, a new button is introduced that display all the applications in a single list.

On the right part of the Start Menu, there is a grid of application slates. One can arrange according to their choice. The “live” slates display updates, such as the latest stock prices, social media updates, weather, news and sports scores.

One can also enlarge the Start Menu screen by clicking on the Expand Button. It’s a kind of having a tablet or smartphone screen on a desktop.

Multiple Desktops

User will also notice that design has been changed in windows 10. For example, Taskbar icons glow at the bottom when they are opened, but the application icon that is currently being used is completely highlighted.

Folder icons are far less glitzy and much more intuitive in windows 10, making it much easier to view the contents of the folder at a glance before you open it. The redundant “libraries” directory has been removed.

System Requirements

1. Processor: 1 Gigahertz [GHz] or faster.

2. RAM: 1 Gigabyte [GB] for 32-bit based OS or 2 GB for 64-bit Based OS.

3. Free hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS.

4. Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 driver.

5. Internet access to activate the Windows 10 operating system.

6. Display: 800x600 screen resolution.

7. Price of Original Windows 10 Operating System

Windows 10 Home: Approximately Rs.8000

Windows 10 Pro: Approximately Rs.14000

Windows 10 Workstation: Approximately Rs.22000

Some Useful Advantages of Windows 10 operating system.

Some Useful Advantages Are:

If you have a convertible laptop or Windows tablet, Windows 10 has a “tablet mode” that recognizes when there is no keyboard or mouse present.
Windows 10 desktop and applications are more user-friendly.
Windows 10 boots straight to the desktop, and it stays there.
Windows 10 allows to download any application from the Windows store, it will run in a window, just like standard Windows software. The only difference is that it has a diagonal arrow button between the “close” button and the “expand” button at the top right corner of the window. By single click, the application can be viewed in full screen that is tablet mode. To go back, move the mouse to the top of the screen and click the button again.
Windows 10 action center allows the user to get notifications and access quick settings, such as brightness controls, airplane mode, Wi-Fi and tablet mode toggles.

Shortcut keys of windows 10

Windows+A [Open up your notifications action center]
Windows+C [To access Cortana]
Ctrl+C [Copy ]
Ctrl+V [Paste]
Ctrl+X [Cut]
Windows+up arrow or F11 [Maximize]
Windows+Tab [Task Views]
Windows+D [Switch between open apps]
Windows+X [Shutdown Option]
Windows+L [Lock your PC]
Windows+PrtScr or Fn+Windows key+Space bar key [To take screenshot] depending upon their hardware.
Shift+Delete [Permanently Deletes Files without going to Recycle Bin]

Action Center or Central Notification Center

The new Action Center is pretty different from previous versions of Windows. For example, it's been expanded to let you access frequently used settings, such as Wi-Fi connectivity and Tablet mode. It's also where you'll see important notifications, so if your computer receives an update you'll get a notification about it here. You can click the notification tray icon in the lower-right side of the screen or press Win-A to open up your notifications.

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