In my previous article, I discussed how Windows 8 re-imagined Windows operating system. Continuation to "Windows 8 re-imagined" article, in this resource, I will discuss few other features in Windows 8 operating system. Thanks to Building Windows 8 blog, which revealed features of Windows 8 operating system . Apart from the few features in the blog, Microsoft showed few other features in the build conference which held on September 13, 2011. Some of them are listed below.
Touch Keyboard for Windows 8 operating system
As per the release note of Microsoft, Windows 8 will have two touch keyboards for ultimate mobility and flexibility. The touch keyboard is an improved, full-sized keyboard with large size buttons and with a unique thumb keyboard which is very useful when you are on go. With the help of thumb keyboard, it is very easy to type using thumbs when the keyboard is split. The touch keyboard includes several features to speed up typing with more accurate. To make typing more efficient, Windows suggests words on screen as user types, intern which allows users to suggest word with a single tap.
The new touch keyboard in Windows 8 operating system adopts to different languages. On computers which are touch centric, the keyboard automatically adjusts to the language what they choose for Windows 8. Users input and language settings are automatically applied to the whole computer rather than to specific programs.
Windows 8 operating system supports all type of devices
Thanks to developers of Windows 8. It supports all types of devices, whether it is a ARM based chipsets or touch and sensors. Windows 8 works beautifully on any device. Users can use Windows 8 on 10-inch slate with good battery life or on ultra-lightweight laptops or on powerful desktops. Regardless of device, Windows 8 works perfect on any device with faster boot time, efficient App management and with reduced memory usage. When compare to other operating systems, Windows 8 is more powerful and more responsive.
Apps in Windows 8 operating system
Apps is the new concept in Windows 8 operating system. Microsoft gave an hint about Apps in Building Windows 8 blog, when they revealed Windows 8 development team. As per Microsoft, Apps in Windows 8 are beautiful, intuitive and they are focused on user experience. These Apps fill entire screen on your Windows 8 operating system without any distractions. Apps in Windows 8 are easily adaptable on different screen resolutions such as slates, notebooks, netbooks, laptops or on large monitors. They can work on any platform like x86, x64 and ARM platforms. By working together, these Apps make daily tasks easier, like easy to search, share and send content between one App to other App.
When users are connected to internet, Apps will become alive and they shows the latest content to stay up to date. In Windows 8, Microsoft gave important apps which were needed in users daily life. With the help of App store, users can get whatever App they like. Microsoft will screen every App which enters Windows App store. Users can easily enjoy browsing with the new browser. The Apps which were present in the App store are ready for any device like desktop, laptop, tablet etc. With the help of connected accounts, users can download the Apps and they can use it on any system.
By signing in with their connected Microsoft account, users can enjoy their desktop style on any other system. They can get their Metro style apps, settings with them. It will be just like they are using their own PC. Users can able to signed in to all of the websites they were signed in to. Microsoft connected account is like a portable, personal PC which appears on any Windows 8 based device they are using. One can easily pick back where they left irrespective of the device they are on.
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| Guest Author: Windows Updates 03 Jan 2012 |
when Microsoft Windows 8 operating system is going to Launch.?
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