1. What’s new and what’s coming Vic Laurie http://vlaurie.com
Survey of Windows 10
What’s new and what’s coming
Vic Laurie

2. Introduction to Windows 10
What happened to Windows 9?
Windows as a service
Windows as a multi-platform operating system
Designed both for touch and for mouse plus keyboard input interfaces
Used for desktops, laptops, tablets, even phones

3. Free upgrade offer
Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are eligible for a free upgrade until July 31, 2016
All personal files and programs preserved
May take 4 or 5 hours, depending on system
Some programs or peripherals may not work
Can roll back to previous operating system for 30 days after upgrading
Can also do a clean upgrade with a somewhat more complicated procedure

4. Questions to answer before upgrading
Is your system more than three years old?
Are you happy with the system you have?
Are there new features in Windows 10 that are really attractive to you?
Are you ready to deal with any problems caused by an upgrade?
Upgrade advisor
Do you know how to get back your old system if something goes wrong?

5. Who should upgrade?
Windows 7 users who are satisfied may want to skip upgrade
Microsoft security support for Windows 7 continues until January, 2020
May want to wait until time for new computer
Windows 8.1 users should probably upgrade
Windows XP and Vista users are not eligible for free upgrade
Best choice for users of these old systems who want Windows 10 is a new computer

6. Automatic upgrades Microsoft is aggressively pushing upgrades
Upgrade is currently included in Windows update as an optional update
Next year, the upgrade will become a recommended update
Can get better control over upgrade choices with a free program called GWX Control Panel

8. Main new features Start menu Cortana voice and digital assistant
Edge Internet browser
New apps
Return of the desktop
Ability of apps to run on desktop with other programs
Forced updates for home users
Windows Hello

9. Other New Features Starts up faster Connects to TVs more easily
Manages multiple screens better
Switches between desktop and tablet configuration
More touch-friendly
Virtual desktops
Integration with Xbox
Direct X 12 for gamers

13. New Start Menu

18. Taskbar

22. Bigger role for Windows Store
Microsoft really wants you to have an account
Microsoft will be displaying ads for Windows apps and possibly other products
Apps such as Mail and free games come from Windows Store and are not automatically included

23. Privacy issues Much more monitoring of system and user activity
Data sent back to Microsoft
Many settings (13 pages) to configure
Start-Settings-Privacy
Hard sell on Windows 7 and 8.1 users to upgrade

25. Hey, Cortana!
Cortana is a personal digital assistant like Apple’s Siri
Can be used with voice feature or with search bar
Cortana probably not for everybody
Sends your personal data to Microsoft
Creates a profile

30. List of Useful Tips, Tweaks, and Tricks for Using Windows 10
What Your PC Will Need if You Want to Upgrade to Windows 10
The Windows 10 Start Menu Explained- How to Customize and Use it
Who Should Upgrade to Windows 10?
How to Get Your Previous System Back After You Have Upgraded to Windows 10
Newly Upgraded to Windows 10? Three Things to look out for
Ten of the Best Places to Learn About Window 10
Eight Lesser-Known Windows 10 Features and Settings Worth Exploring
Understanding and Dealing with the Windows 10 Privacy Issue

31. Will there be a Windows 11?
Windows will now be updated in smaller increments
No more big version changes every 3 years or so
Security and system improvements made continually
New features will be added as they are developed
Windows – a perpetual work in progress
Windows updates now automatic for home users

32. Future of Windows Windows no longer the main cash cow for Microsoft
Windows to be part of the software as a service (SaaS) paradigm
Annual fee for Windows in the future?
More Windows apps on other platforms

35. The End
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