Features of Windows 8

Although the characteristics of the new operating system Windows 8 Microsoft presented by the company are not the final, many users have opted to try downloading the pre-beta version is available for developers. Where you can see that is very different from previous versions of Windows 7 , Windows Vista or Windows XP.

Overall we can say that the new operating system presents a completely revamped interface, allowing users to control it through touch. And it is also compatible with both traditional computers (desktops and laptops) and mobile phones to meet the Apple operating system (IOS) and especially the Android.

Then let's see in detail the features found in pre-beta version of Windows 8.

Features of Windows 8

1. - User Interface:

The new operating system (OS) Windows 8 will present a focus on the mobile interface, featuring graphic design and tactile. This interface called Metro will allow users to control the system through touch. Likewise, the interactive user interface, extensively redesigned in the style "Metro" will show the most important to you and allow you to have total control of the system.

2. - Compatible for both computers and mobile devices

Windows 8 is being developed to support next-generation Hadward different shapes and sizes processor RAM smartphones and tablets . This will become the first operating system to run in RAM and 86X tablets, while remaining compatible with their traditional computers as 32x and 64x, based on Intel processors and AMD RAM.

3.-Windows To Go:

The "Windows To Go" is a feature of Windows 8 that allows you to log on from a USB device, called Live USB, including user programs, settings and files. This means that a simple USB saves the entire contents of the system to boot immediately from different computers. 

This feature is designed to work with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, and in both legacy and firmware UDFI NIOS. But Window 8 will have native support for USB 3.0, which is 10 times faster than 2.0, reaching transfer rates up to 5 gigabits per second.

4. - Windows App Store

The company Microsoft will for the first time in its new operating system an application store, where users select and downloaded Windows Apps 8 to customize your system as they wish. This shop, similar to the Mac App Store and Google's App will be the only place where users can access applications and Metro will come to compete primarily with Apple.

5. - Windows Defender

Windows Defender is another feature of Windows 8, which was first released with Windows Vista, and is currently being updated to provide security and privacy to the new Microsoft operating system. This means that Windows Defender will protect the system against malware such as viruses, worms, trojans and rootkits.

It will provide information in real-time threat detection and protection against malware using a file system filter, and connect to the Windows startup insurance, which is another safety feature.

6. - Internet Explorer 10

The default Internet browser in Windows 8 is the Internet Explorer (IE) 10, which was introduced by Microsoft as the company's draft. It can display full screen with navigation by default, run several new HTML5 features that speeds performance and adds some security features for Web applications. It is expected that these applications can run on processors 86x/64x (PC) and RAM (smartphones and tablets).

7. - Windows Explorer 8

The new Microsoft OS will incorporate a toolbar on the top bar of the file browser, much like the Office, including from the 2007 version. This interface will allow easy access to major file management options.

8. - Task Manager

The task manager also has a design very similar to Microsoft Office. Remember that this feature was only used for locking and unlocking tasks, but is currently being worked to improve and create "new flexible options for multi-monitor configurations," in another attempt to create a system for all types of devices.

9. - Multitasking and social networking

Another feature of Windows 8 that is improving is the multitasking and social networking, where you can perform different tasks in the system and turn the focus to fill the entire screen of the PC or any mobile device to avoid distractions. 

We may also select and send photos via email, simply and in different social sites like Facebook, Flickr or hard disk.

10. - Storage in the cloud:

The new operating system Windows 8 is also committed to the storage technology in the cloud. That means allowing users to store information and automatically synchronize all your devices. Windows 8 Thus seeks to unite the entire Windows Live experience in one place, synchronizing their services.

Know that

Know that Metro is an interface used in Windows Phone, and is adapting to the new OS to bring the benefits Window graphics 8. And so forcefully enter the mobile business.

In Conclusion:

All the features of Windows 8, taken from Windows 7, have been greatly enhanced by focusing not only computers but also mobile devices. These features now being tested may or may not be included in the final version of Microsoft's new operating system. So we just wait until the official launch and see if they stayed or not.