29 facts about Windows 8 is that you need to know

About a week ago at the conference BUILD Microsoft has unveiled the first preview version of the new Windows 8 operating system. Although this release is not even beta, and is intended primarily for developers, though a general idea about the future shape of the system can make. We want to introduce you to some of the new functions and features of Windows 8, which may interest you.

1. Windows 8 has a specially designed touch interface called Metro UI, adapted for use on tablets. In addition, there is also familiar to us Windows Desktop. Switch by using hot keys as needed between the shells.

2. New startup screen consists of separate blocks that are used to display information from the Internet in real time or quickly launch your favorite applications.

3. All programs for Windows 7 will run on Windows 8.

4. Windows 8 has the same system requirements as the previous Windows 7.

5. As shown at the conference Build even on a three-year laptop system is loaded in 8 seconds.

6. Windows 8 uses a new mechanism called off Hybrid Boot, which speeds up the switching process or turn off the system several times. This method is a hybrid of traditional "cold boot" and resuming operation after hibernation.

7. If your computer is already running another operating system, such as Windows 7, you are presented with a convenient and beautiful screen for selecting a bootable system.

8. Windows 8 - the first system for tablets having the encryption function of the disc.

9. Virus is enabled in the default system, providing a high level of protection and security right from the moment of installation. In addition, Windows 8 has improved means of preventing attacks, some of which are built into the core of the system.

10. It does not require any extra effort for the hardware-accelerated applications. Hardware acceleration is available by default.

11. Windows 8 includes a new feature Near Field Communication, which allows a variety of digital devices, such as tablet PCs, notebooks, desktop PCs, smart phones easily interact with each other or with passive devices (tags, labels, banners) with simple touches.

12. Windows 8 supports the same platform system-on-chip (SoC) on the x86 architecture from Intel and the ARM architecture from NVIDIA, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments.

10. Windows 8 provides an improved power-saving mode, which ensures longer life of the battery device.

11. Full USB 3.0 support.

12. Windows 8 includes native support for disk images in ISO and VHD formats.

13. Integrated support for Hyper-V virtualization technologies. This allows simultaneously run multiple 32-bit or 64-bit x86 operating systems on one computer.

14. Applications for Windows 8 can be designed using HTML 5, JAVA Script, CSS3.

15. Windows Store App Store will sell both conventional programs and for the Metro interface applications. Moreover, this official catalog will be the only legal way to spread the Metro-applications.

16. Windows 8 has a completely new task manager, which includes process management and performance monitoring.

17. The system allows you to access your hard drive from anywhere using a browser on SkyDrive and Windows Live ID.

18. Windows 8 allows you to connect remotely to other computers via the service Windows Live.

19. The new system greatly improved the standard file manager. The new Explorer has received the Ribbon interface, changes to the copy mechanism, move, rename files, more detailed mapping of the file information, and more.

20. Windows 8 will include a new version of Internet Explorer 10 standard browser. Currently, it is available in versions of IE10 Platform Preview 3, and is far from the final appearance. However, we can already say that the browser will have two basic modes of operation: desktop familiar to us and a special mode for tablets with the Metro interface.

21. The system records the data on the use of each application and to view them in the form of special reports.

22. Windows Assessment Console allows you to run the test performance for any application without the need to use third-party utilities, as well as get comprehensive information about the hardware computer.

23. Windows 8 has the ability to automatically back up your files and documents.

24. With the Portable Workspace feature, the user can make fully a portable operating system clone on a USB drive of no less than 16 GB.

25. New features and updates reset state of the system. Refresh is used when your computer becomes unstable and allows you to update its state without losing user data and applications. Reset can be used to bring the system to its original state at the time of installation.

26. To enter the system can be used way to check the biometric data and facial recognition.

27. Windows 8 control panel is completely redesigned and has a user-friendly interface for use on tablets. However, the old interface was too and can be used as you wish. The control panel contains the following new configuration and function as PC Sync, Reset & Refresh, Notifications, Start Search, and many others.

28. The system has enhanced support for multiple monitors. You can now display the taskbar on any monitor, manage wallpapers on different screens, displaying the one hand the start menu, and on the other - the desktop, and so on.

29. Download Windows Developer Preview is completely free on this page.

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