Microsoft Windows 10 Upgrade: 7 Things to Know

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is launching an upgrade in Windows 10.

Windows 10 upgradeThe move is set to blow Windows 8 out of the water and offer some old user features along with new ones.

Here are 7 things to know about the Windows 10 upgrade:

  • The Start menu is coming back with the operating system. The apps you use the most will show more frequently on the menu.
  • There is a section called Places being added, providing access to File Explorer for managing your files, the Power button, and the Settings command in the Start menu.
  • The Start menu also combines the tiles from the Windows Start screen with the old look of the menu.
  • The upgrading process is set to be smoother and easier, preserving files so things don’t get lost.
  • The Cortana voice assistant will help make the user experience easier.
  • The Edge browser is a more modern way of using the Internet.
  • The Windows Hello biometric security lets you log in using your face or finger.

Which feature are you most excited about?

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