Windows 10 is Microsoft's latest version of Windows and, as always, it's kind of a big deal. What's new? What's improved? Is it better than Windows 8? Is it another Vista? Do you qualify for a free upgrade? This presentation introduces you to some of the most prominent new features and explains the potential impact of Windows 10.

1. WINDOWS 10
What’s New? What’s Different?

2. Who Are We?
Cody Pierson
Marketing Manager
Prophet Business Group
Patrick Wall
IT Technician
Prophet Business Group
Cody is in charge of marketing
and communications for Prophet
Business Group. He’s a graduate
of Creative Communications at
Red River College. He specializes
in marketing automation and
content marketing.
Patrick has been an IT technician
at Prophet for two years. He’s a
graduate of Winnipeg Technical
College and is a specialist in
Office 365 and desktop system
Configuration.

3. Windows 10
The Last Version of Windows

4. Windows 10
- Released on July 29.
- There is no Windows 9.
- Insiders have had access for
several months.
- Microsoft has promised 10 years
of updates and support.
- Currently on 53 millions devices.

5. New Start Menu
It’s Back And Better Than Ever

6. New Start Menu
- Windows 8 Start Screen is gone.
- Windows Apps are found on the
Start Menu.
- You can access all desktop apps.
- Menu and tiles can be resized.
- Tile section can be removed.

7. Microsoft Edge
A New Web Browser For A New Windows

8. Microsoft Edge
- New default browser. (Internet
Explorer is still present.)
- No backwards compatibility.
- ‘Reading View’, which removes
ads and menus.
- Annotate and share web pages
- Quicker browsing.

9. Cortana
She’s Like Siri For Windows

10. Cortana & Integrated Search
- Integrated virtual assistant.
- Responds to voice commands.
(If you have a microphone.)
- Syncing across all Windows devices.
- Requires you to log into a
Windows account.
- Search everywhere at once.

11. Cortana & Integrated Search
- Integrated virtual assistant.
- Responds to voice commands.
(If you have a microphone.)
- Syncing across all Windows devices.
- Requires you to log into a
Windows account.
- Search everywhere at once.

12. Cortana & Integrated Search
- Integrated virtual assistant.
- Responds to voice commands.
(If you have a microphone.)
- Syncing across all Windows devices.
- Requires you to log into a
Windows account.
- Search everywhere at once.

13. Multitasking
Get More Done With Windows 10

14. Task Switcher & Snap View
- Snap windows to all four corners
of the screen.
- Task switcher in the task bar. (For
easy app switching.)

15. Task Switcher & Snap View
- Snap windows to all four corners
of the screen.
- Task switcher in the task bar. (For
easy app switching.)

16. Universal Apps
One App Store For All Devices

17. Universal Apps
- Apps designed to work across
PCs, phones and tablets.
- All platforms use same app store.
- Makes development easier, which
means more Windows apps.
- Includes Xbox and HoloLens.
- Still requires downloading on
each device.

18. Analyze Storage
See What’s Filling Your Hard Drive

19. Analyze Storage
- View the layout of files and drives
on your system.
- See exactly what types of files
are taking up space.

20. Windows Hello
The Password’s Days Are Numbered

21. Windows Hello
- Fingerprint scanning, facial
recognition and more.
- Provides better security without
a password.
- Depends on your current hardware.
- Most companies don’t support it
yet, but they will.

22. Command Prompt
Our Old Friend Gets A Facelift

23. Command Prompt Update
- No more frustration when you
press CTRL + C, X, V in CMD.
- Select text just like any other
Windows app. No more
marking text.
- Resize the window, and so
do the contents.
- Mostly a tweak for sysadmins,
that will save them time.

24. Schedule Restarts
Easier Access To Post-Update Restarts

25. Schedule Restart Settings
- No more automatic restarts, if
you don’t want them.
- No batch file required.
- You can tell Windows when you
would like your PC to restart.
- Allow Windows to suggest a
time, or pick a time.
- Leave your PC on at night.

26. Improved Usability
Menus That Make Sense

27. Improved Usability
- Like Office XP -> 2010 -> 2013,
things are better organized.
- Old Control Panel is still there
if you want to use it.
- Integrated Search makes it easy
to find the buried menu you need.
- Groupings are more intuitive.
- Simpler user interface, much like
your phone.

28. Security & Privacy
Only Share What You Want To

29. Security & Privacy
- Microsoft collects data about you
by default.
- Edge passes browser history to
Cortana to aid searches.
- Uses location for weather, calendar
for notifications, etc.
- Privacy settings are opt-in/opt-out
in your Microsoft account.
- Nothing gets shared if you don’t
have a Microsoft account.

30. Wi-Fi Sense
An Easier Way To Share Wi-Fi Passwords

31. Wi-Fi Sense
- Shares your Wi-Fi passwords
With Outlook, Facebook and
Skype contacts.
- More convenient way to share
Wi-Fi passwords.
- Password is sent encrypted, so
contacts never see it.
- Activated by default but can
easily be deactivated.
- In theory, will encourage the use
of stronger passwords.

32. Upgrade Pricing
Can You Get A Free Upgrade?

33. … And Behind Door #10
- Free upgrade for people using
Windows 7 or newer.
- Must register for the upgrade
within first year of release.
- Will have Pro and Home versions
and an upgrade from Pro to
Home.
- Regular price is $199 for Pro,
$119 for Home and $99 to
upgrade Home to Pro.

34. Should I Upgrade?
Nobody Needs Another Windows Vista

35. Should I Upgrade?
- Reviews have been very positive.
- Install in a VM and test critical
applications.
- Waiting is perfectly fine.
- Ask software vendors if they
support Windows 10.
- Hardware that can run Windows 7
efficiently should be fine with
Windows 10.
- Corporate PCs should all have
Pro installed.

36. Ready To Upgrade?
Get In Touch With Prophet Business Group!
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www.prophet.ca | 204-982-3295 | solutions@prophet.ca
Prophet Business Group is a Winnipeg-based technology company the offers accounting software
solutions, sales automation solutions and IT hardware and support. We’re Microsoft Gold partners
and we can help whether you’re upgrading from Windows XP or Windows 8.1.