Microsoft released a new build for Windows 10. If you are in the fast ring to get the preview bits, it will automatically update to the latest build.
This is how you would configure your Windows 10 to be in the Fast Ring
Open Settings and click Update and Security
Click on Advanced options
Select Fast from the dropdown
The new Task View option displays all the apps/applications opened in your Windows 10 device and allows you to switch between these application faster and more efficiently. Furthermore the task view option enable you to create multiple desktops to keep oneself more organized. For example, you can have one desktop created for Work and one for personal. In my case I have created a desktop for emails and another for R&D
The new task view button on your taskbar
Task View in Action
Microsoft has made a minor change in the Disk Properties Window in Windows 10. The capacity graph has changed compared to the previous versions of Windows
Below is from Windows 8.1
Below is from Windows 10
Cortana the new Personal Assistant integrated in to Windows. She can search the web, find things on your computer, set meetings and reminders, etc. Cortana has a new facelift and some new features in Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10074.
Integrated in the taskbar and stat button
Access to a wide range of options and the Cortana settings menu by clicking the hamburger button
Settings in Cortana where you can change certain options such as your name
A new feature in this build is when you state “Hey Cortana” cortana starts automatically. This feature is disabled by default and to enable, within the start screen switch the following on
Once you enable the above option you will have to click on learn my voice button. This will take you through 6 sentences you have to read so that Cortana can recognize your voice.
The below is the modified start menu in Windows 10
By Clicking the arrows circled in red the start menu will be maximized to the desktop as below
To restore the maximized start menu click the arrows circled in red. Comparing to the previous preview versions of Windows 10, Microsoft has reintroduced the Aero Glass effect in Windows 7. This Aero effect gives the see through effect for the start menu and the task bar
Download the ISO from http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-iso
Boot from CD or ISO
Select your regional settings and click next
Click Install
Setup will start
Accept the EULA and click Next
Select your installation option. I selected the Custom option as this is a new computer
Select the drive where Windows 10 will be installed
Installing Windows.
Completing the installation of Windows 10
Customizing your Windows 10. Click on Use Express Settings
Since this is my personal computer I selected “this device belongs to me” option and click next
Sign in using your Microsoft Account. (make sure the computer has internet connectivity) and click Next
Meet Cortana and click next
Windows setting up things for you by installing the necessary apps
Welcome to the latest Windows 10 preview build
It is been announced that Windows 10 will be released this summer in 190 countries covering 111 languages. Windows 10 will be available for a broad range of devices, ranging from PC’s, tablets, phones, XBox, etc with a single Windows Store containing universal apps which can be installed on any of the above devices.
On the 13th of May 2015 Microsoft has announced the following editions of Windows 10 that its planning to release this summer. Like in the past, Windows 10 will be released in different editions to suite for different devices and audience.
1) Windows 10 Home : This is the consumer focused edition. It will include the below and many other features
2) Windows 10 Mobile : This is focused on to smartphones and small tablets. It will include the below and many other features
3) Windows 10 Pro : this edition is focused on SMB and for PC’s and tablets. it contains all the features of Windows 10 Home and certain additional features benefitting a business environment.
Microsoft will provide the above 3 editions as free upgrade to existing and qualifying users of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices during the first year after the launch.
4) Windows Enterprise : Targeted at Microsoft Volume Licensing Customers with enterprise grade features. it contains all the features of Windows 10 Pro and certain additional features benefitting a business environment.
5) Windows 10 Education : Built on top of Windows 10 Enterprise to meet the needs of schools, staff and teachers.
6) Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise : Designed for business customers on smartphones and tablets. Security and device management will be key features comparing to its counterpart Windows 10 Mobile.
For more information: http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/05/13/introducing-windows-10-editions/
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