Win 8 caused us great pain, but Win 10 may change that.

This Wednesday, Microsoft released the consumer version of Windows 10 (hereinafter referred to as "Win 10"). After more than two painful years in the Win 8 era, Microsoft finally launched a brand-new series of products, which has been interpreted by outsiders as Microsoft's self-redemption in the mobile era. What should we know about Win 10?

Full cross-platform integration achieved

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Win 10 can perform cross-platform operations on the "three major components" of PC, mobile devices, and smart platforms. Is there anything cooler than this? This is definitely not empty talk!

It is understood that Win 10 can run on almost all terminals, such as phones, tablets, desktops, and Xbox One. If this really comes true, Microsoft users will be like Apple users — ultimately achieving the integration of the WP system with Win 10, integrating all platforms into the same interface and facing the same app store.

The "Start Menu" you love to see is back!

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After all, the larger group that Win 10 targets is ordinary consumers. They are different from enterprise users in that what they care about is the real user experience. Therefore, before the launch event, Microsoft had already begun to build momentum for it, leading with the important selling point of "the return of the Start Menu in Win 10."

A new version of the Continuum interface may be coming

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Since the "bluster" about "cross-platform" has already been made, the "multi-platform switching solution" — the new Continuum — will also soon appear on Win 10. From the earlier released video of the new Continuum in use, everything is "smooth as flowing clouds and water," looking great and cool.

Finally, operating multiple desktops on the same platform can also be realized.

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The inconvenience of "multi-task management" in the Windows system has always been one of the main targets of user complaints. But this time, Win 10 will lead you to change that view. This time, Microsoft has perfected all desktop usage details, including virtual desktops, program windows, and multi-task management. Whether it's running programs in split screen or the new "Task View" function, it will bring users a better experience.

Stop official support for Win 7, going all out for it

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Microsoft said that starting January 13, 2015, Microsoft will stop mainstream support services for Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2010, and multiple products including Win 7 Home, Professional, Starter, Enterprise, and Ultimate. This means Microsoft is putting all its efforts into Win 10, forcing users to gradually abandon Win 7.

The official price has not been announced, but Microsoft COO says it absolutely cannot lose money.

Everyone is extremely concerned about the price of Win 10, but the official side is tight-lipped, and the number has not been announced. Microsoft COO Kevin Turner said at the Credit Suisse Technology Investment Conference on December 10, 2014, "We haven't announced the pricing structure for Win 10 yet. But what I can tell you is that we have never considered losing money on Win 10."

Original source: http://tech.qq.com/a/20150120/013243.htm