The document provides an overview of the Windows 10 operating system, detailing its definition, history, and new features such as the unified interface across devices, Cortana integration, and improved multitasking capabilities. It also highlights system requirements and concludes that Windows 10 enhances mobility and user experience through advanced applications and a modern graphic interface. References for further information are included at the end of the document.

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2. Contents
• What is an Operating System?
• History
• New Features
• System Requirements
• Conclusion
• References
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3. What is an Operating System?
• An Operating system is a software that manages
computer hardware and software resources and
provides common services for computer programs.
• The operating system is an essential component of the
software system.
• Application programs usually require an operating
system to function.
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4. History
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5. New Features
• Start Menu
• One Windows for all devices
• Cortana
• Xbox App
• Project Spartan Browser
• Improved Multitasking
• Snap assist
• universal apps can be windowed
• Action Center
• Continuum
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6. Start Menu
• when click on the Start button at
the bottom left of the screen, you
get two panels side by side, with
the left column showing pinned,
recently added and most-used
apps.
• The right column features a selection of live tiles that you can
customize, resize and reorganize.
• We can have the Start Menu expand to full screen whenever we want.
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7. One Window for all Devices
• Windows 10 is meant to unify desktop PCs, Windows tablets
and Windows smartphones with one interface, one way of operating
and one account.
• Microsoft is using Windows
10 to attempt to unify its
various software platforms
across different devices under
one Windows brand.
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8. Cortana
• We will be able to search your hard drive for specific folders and files.
• Cortana is able to send emails while you’re working on a spreadsheet,
making multi-tasking much easier.
• Windows 10 will bring
Microsoft’s voice-controlled
digital assistant Cortana, to
make it easier for you to interact
with your device without lifting
a finger.
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9. Xbox App
• The new operating system will support Xbox game streaming, with
improved speed and graphics performance by DirectX 12 support.
• The app also lets you to record, edit and share your activities in the game.
• You’ll also be able to join your friends and see your friends’ activity via
Xbox.
• You will soon be able to play any
Xbox One game on your PC or
tablet, with the Xbox app for
windows 10.
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10. Project Spartan Browser
• New features include PDF support, a reading mode that improves the layout
of long articles, and a new note taking feature.
• Project Spartan lets you scribble on any page and share your comments with
your friends through social networks.
• Project Spartan will feature Cortana support within the browser, so she can pull
contextual information from the sites
• Internet Explorer will be
replaced by the newly
announced Project Spartan.
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11. Improved Multi Tasking
• Instead of having multiple windows open on top of each other on one
desktop, you can set up a whole other virtual desktop for those
programs to reside in.
• A new Multiple Desktops
feature lets you run another
set of windows as if on
another screen.
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12. Snap Assist
• Microsoft also updated its Snap View multitasking feature to let
you windows to the four corners of your screen.
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13. Universal apps can be Windowed
• Universal apps, which previously only operated in full-screen mode,
can now be used in traditional windows on the desktop.
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14. Action Settings
• It collects alerts from your device from all your apps, similar to the
notifications drawers like in our smartphones.
• Windows 10 will provide a
new way to look at all your
notifications in one place.
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15. Continuum
• If you remove the keyboard/mouse, a notification will pop up from the task
bar at the bottom, asking if you want to activate Tablet mode.
• Place your tablet into the keyboard again, and you’ll receive the same prompt,
this time asking if you want to exit Tablet mode.
• With the rise of hybrid laptop-
tablet devices, Microsoft
wants to make it easier to
switch between either
mode.
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16. System Requirements
• Processor : 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
• RAM : 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
• Free hard disk space : 16 GB
• Graphics card : Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device
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17. Conclusion
Windows 10 as a Service and Mobility with improved
applications, graphic user interface and fast booting.
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18. References
www.google.co.in
windows.microsoft.com
www.in.techradar.com
www.theguardian.com
redmondmag.com
www.blog.laptopmag.com