‘Windows 8’ is the latest operating system that is recently released by the most prestigious name of software industry the Microsoft Corporation. It is designed to be used on the platforms including laptops, personal computers, home theatre PC’s, desktops and tablets. The windows 8 operating system was under the development phase even when its predecessor Windows 7 version was being officially released at the start of year 2009.
Windows 8 acquaint much with several significant modifications to the basic platform of the Windows operating system. It has been integrated with numerous emerging and the latest technologies such as cloud computing, USB 3.0, ARM architecture, near field communications etc. The OS also comprises of a built-in antivirus program and excellent support for the secure boot, along with other performance boosts.
The primary focus of this version of Windows is to improvise users computing experience to a great extent. Basically, the brand new interface of the Windows 8 is based on the “Metro Design Language”. It is typography originally designed by Microsoft. Windows 8 features new start screen which is tile-based design, similar to the startup screen of Windows Phone.
It has an interesting, though practical toolbar which is commonly known as the ‘Charm Bars’. It is present at the right side of the touch screen and used to provide access to the different system applications such as start button, search, device management, sharing and settings. Another notable change in Windows 8 is that the start button from the task bar is removed and now it is available on the charm bars.
Windows 8 also provide better support as compared to its previous versions for the persons who like to use multiple monitors at the same time. So, these are some features of Windows 8. If you want to explore all of its specifications then the best way to do this is by using it by yourself.
