Basic features of windows

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Features of windows operating system Oct. Mohammad Alig Follow. Windows 7 OS. Windows 7 Operating System. Windows 7 Presentation. Windows 7 installation ppt. How to install windows 7. Microsoft windows operating systems. Presentation software. Here, we can see folders like My Computer, Documents, etc. It is the main working area of many of your computer operations.

You keep your special files on the desktop so you can access them easily and it gives access to other important functionalities as well such as search bar, taskbar, and file explorer. The taskbar is a simple row at the very bottom of the screen where all currently opened files or applications are listed.

It helps you select what you want to keep opened and what you want to close. By clicking the start menu, in the bottom left corner of the screen, a vertical window consisting of the recently opened applications and saved locations will pop-up. Although the Start Menu was a major component of Windows before Windows 8, It was removed from Windows 8 and then brought back in Windows These buttons are located at the top right corner of our opened documents, and the area used to close, minimize or maximize the document window.

When we double click on My Computer, We find ourselves looking at a window where we can navigate between Computer Drives and Control Panel tools.

It also gives us access to different drives on our computer and the data which lies in those drives. When we right-click on My Computer or any other file or folder, We get a menu where we can look into different options related to that specific file, for example, Properties, etc. When we delete a file or folder, It goes into the Recycle Bin from where It can either be restored or permanently deleted from the Computer.

Once, a file or folder is deleted from the Recycle Bin, It is very difficult to recover it again. Therefore, the utility of the recycle bin is very essential to use properly if you deal with important documents and files on a day to day basis.

A shortcut creates a button or icon which typically is located on the Desktop. By clicking on this Shortcut, We can quickly open the document or application of which it is a shortcut.

It helps us save the tedious task of going to the main directory again and again and saves our time. It is good news for someone using more than one Windows device. A package of apps with Photos, Videos, Music, Maps, People and Messaging, and Mail and Calendar will look and feel the same across different devices and screen sizes. Universal apps include a lot of backend enhancements for developers that encourage development on Windows Phone and Windows 8.

They are not completely the same in terms of code; nor does it mean that developers can just push a button to make those apps on either platform. Microsoft edge built with interoperability in mind, according to Microsoft. Best new features in Windows 10 Enhancements The new OS is still in active development; the main features and enhancements of Windows 10 are more or less feature-locked and are certain to the announcement within Windows 10 Release to Manufacturing RTM.

Microsoft is making changes suggested by Windows users around the globe. Since Windows 10 runs across all devices, the OS will have unified settings. It means the end of distinct control panel and PC settings.

There's also the Action Center now provides notifications and is synchronized across devices. Contact Support Microsoft has added a new feature in window 10 is safety for users who fail to find any they need.

We can chat online on a call. Microsoft Money Microsoft Money is a personal finance management software program from Microsoft. It has capabilities for viewing bank account balance, tracking expenses and creating budgets. Phone Companion Microsoft announced a special type of phone companion app for window 10 that strategy to understand smartphone owners to gap between there handset and computer. The phone companion app works like a hub center to download apps like Skype, Outlook, and Xbox Music, etc.

Windows Phone Windows 10 has launched but yet it does not get on your phone. Windows Phone is near as Windows 10 will arrive on Windows Phone devices when it launches. Microsoft has given no other name for running it on a smartphone, small tablets, and PCs.

It looks much the same as Windows Phone 8 but with tweaks. Action Center is synced with your other devices and the app menu will show recently installed apps at the top. Windows 10 is already here for your computer and we have got all the details you need. All it takes is a single touch. Download mobile apps to work seamlessly across your devices. When signing in to sites, Microsoft Edge will offer to save your passwords and automatically fill them in for you.

Microsoft Edge Password Generator can suggest and remember strong and unique passwords for you. When passwords are exposed in a data breach, criminals will try to use those passwords on other sites in hopes that you've reused them. Do it faster with intuitive finger gestures. Touch, tap, swipe your way to quicker navigation, faster interactions, and a more fluid workflow.

Swipe four fingers left or right on your touch screen to switch to another desktop. Clean desktop, clear mind. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest Windows news, feature updates, how-to tips, deals, and more.

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