Big differences in Windows 10 over the older Windows 7
Since Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7 in January, the devices running with this OS no longer get the important updates or security patches. However, you have nothing to fear as the navigating to Windows 10 is not that difficult, especially when you pinpoint to the big differences between the new OS and the older one. You will see biggest feature updates in the Windows 10 plus tight security to the browser and a lot of offer.
Security Improvements
Windows 10 provides the advanced security and continuous patches and upgrades – the top reason why you should switch to the latest version. Some other best security features of the Windows 10 include:
- Windows Hello: Facial recognition software use to unlock the device as well as dozen of apps
- Microsoft Defender: The Windows 10 offers free antivirus program and internet security software
- Automatic updates: it offers automatic upgrade by default in order to keep the system secure. This setting can be turned off, if you want to. For this, go to the Windows update settings > Advanced options and change to some other option from Automatic in the drop down menu appear
Start menu
Windows 10 Start menu includes live tiles – a large icon to the right of the start menu that includes mail, calendar and weather. There is an option to customize tiles as well. For this, open the Start menu, click All apps, and find the app you want to make into a tile.
With Windows 10, you can also access to a lesser known second start menu to access to the features like command prompt, control panel and the Task Manager. For this, click on the Windows key + X or just click on the Windows icon/start button.
Cortana
Cortana acts as a personal assistant. It operates via voice command and helps in the tasks like scheduling, reading and summarizing emails. This feature is included in the Windows 10. You can turn on or off the cortona by going to start > settings >Cortana.
Browser Edge
With the Windows 10, Microsoft intrudes Edge browser built on the same engine that drives Google Chrome browser. It makes compatible with modern sites for better browsing experience.
Continuous updates
Windows 10 continually updates to patch security issues and makes the system runs better. To check for updates, go to start> settings> update and security and under the Windows update, click on the updates.
