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Whether it's the touchscreen technology or cloud storage, this operating system has a lot to offer. Let's check out why Windows 8 is such a big deal.
Touchscreen Technology
Microsoft took notice that more and more people are accessing the internet through smartphones and tablets. Instead of working to make smartphones more like computers, why not make computers more like smartphones? Being able to interact with your computer or tablet with a operating system that is built around this technology will be very appealing to smartphone and tablet users, but may take a bit of getting used to for those that prefer computers. Thankfully, you can still use a mouse and keyboard.New Start Screen
The Start menu is a thing of the past. Instead of a Start menu, users will be presented with a Start screen. Smartphone users that are familiar with Windows Mobile will recognize this layout right away. On the Start screen, you will see apps that you click on to launch, just like you would when using a smartphone or tablet.Increased Performance
What's really great about Windows 8 is the increased performance on tablet computers. Before now, Windows has been rather sluggish on tablets, but Microsoft designed the latest operating system with tablet users in mind. Trial runs show that the OS really does run more smoothly and quickly on tablets.Lock Screen
The lock screen is an interesting feature that allows you to lock your screen while you're away from the computer. The screen will show a background along with a clock and other information giving widgets. To unlock the screen, you swipe up on the touchscreen or press the space bar, if you're using a computer with a keyboard. You can then type in your password with the keyboard or you can use the picture password to swipe an invisible gesture on the screen that only you know.Apps and Windows Store
Say goodbye to programs and hello to apps. Another way Windows 8 is more geared towards the latest technology trends is that is uses apps. Apps appear on your Start screen and can be purchased through the Windows Store. Like Android and Apple, the Windows Store has both free and paid apps.Cloud Storage
Last, but not least, cloud storage is a big part of the Windows 8 hype. When you log into a Windows 8 PC, all of your preferences will be loaded. Even data from apps can be uploaded. This makes it much easier for users to work on a number of computers and tablets no matter where they are or what machine they're using.Windows 8 costs less than $40 for the upgrade if you're already a Windows user. With all these features, it's easy to see that this operating system is one of the best releases Microsoft has ever had.
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Faizan Ahmad About the Author:
This article is posted by Faizan who is the Author and Founder of TechSenser. He is a Professional Blogger from India and a passionate writer about Technology, Gadgets, How-to-Guides, etc. You can connect him on Google+.
