10 amazing features you should see first in Windows 8

Windows 8 is finally out in the market after much hype in the media last year. With this the sheen seen over its manufacturer- Microsoft seems to be adding up as the newly launched window version has so many incredible features in it. The interface of Windows 8 seems to be different than its predecessors along with having a couple of high end capabilities and unique features. The below is the list of top ten amazing features, which you must check first while using this newly added version of Windows. Let’s check them out:

1). Easy Gestures

Windows 8 is completely a gestural version of this operating system. It supports intuitive and simple touch gestures including swiping from the left side to the switch applications and then straight to the Charms menu. The Semantic zoom in it is another interesting thing in Windows 8, which helps in navigating over different applications using the zoom gestures in order to find a high level view instead of scrolling it over the chosen application. Also, you could find other gestures, which makes the user experience interesting.

2). Innovative and Dynamic Desktop

The Metro UI or tile based interface would be the first thing, which you will notice once you enter Windows 8. It is best suited for the touch screen platforms (tablets and smartphones). The gird layout helps in expediting the interactions and you also get the chance to customize the grid by arranging and adding your favorite apps. The best thing about this feature is that you could personalize the desktop as per your whims and fancies, thus bringing your emails to social media sites over desktops for quick access.

3). Enhanced search feature

You will not find the typical start menu or and search button in Windows 8 unlike the older versions of windows. The fact is that it is much enhanced kind of search function, which is very easy and quick to access. In order to use search option, all you need to do is type the relevant thing you want to search and you will find the search box appearing instantly from the side giving you the desired results. The search results are much stronger with Windows 8 as compared to the previous ones.

4). Windows Live Syncing

You have live syncing feature in Windows 8, which allow the users to access their Windows 8 PC using any computer with the help of a unique ID called the Live ID. Thus in this way, they can access their own personalized settings, which they enjoy in their home PC or any other computing device. Hence migrating to any other computer is no big deal for you as you will get the same experience, which you get at your earlier or home PC thanks to the syncing feature in Windows 8.

5). Automatic Backups

Backing up your lost data is no more a big issue with Windows 8, thanks to the feature called File History that works like Time Machine a back technology from Apple. This function doesn’t come as default; you are supposed to enable it from the System and Security screen found inside the Control Panel along with linking up with an external or internal hard drive. Once you set up all these things your lost data and other things would be retrieved automatically as and when you need them.

6). The Easy Reinstall

Do you remember reinstalling your windows in the earlier versions? You saw a number of messy things around along with so many things like bringing all the CD’s and doing a whole lot of things to get the backup. However, in Windows 8, the entire reinstalling process is streamlined and is carried out in few seconds with fewer mouse clicks. Once you reinstall your windows, you also end up getting the original settings of your OS along with all your personal files and settings by simply doing a single refresh.

7). Windows Defender

With Windows 8, you do not have to worry about your security issues as the feature Windows Defender handles all the viruses, malware and spyware entering in your operating system. Even though if you do not have any antivirus program installed in your Windows 8 system, the Windows Defender is more than enough to shield your system and data from viruses. In fact, this feature is much smarter than any typical antivirus program.

8). Simpler Shutdown

You must be often unnerved due to the slow and lengthy procedure seen in shut down in the earlier versions of windows. However, this is not the case with Windows 8. By clicking two keys you can get a quick shutdown. All you need to do is press the key Alt and F4 together or even try some other option found in the drop down menu.

9). The Built-in screenshots

Though this feature was seen in Windows 7, however, in Windows 8 it comes with a couple of enhancements and simple to access option. You could capture anything you want over your display by simply pressing the Windows key along with the PrtScn key and you end up saving the screenshots automatically in the Picture library.

10). Charms

This feature is the replacement of Windows start bar, which could be even used to configure the settings quickly for separate applications. Charms render you five different options sets, which include Start, Share, Search, Settings and Devices. The start option bring you back over your home screen, the option of devices offers you a list of the devices, which you are connected and with Share option, you are connected with your social network sharing applications.

Final word

Indeed, the latest Windows 8 from Microsoft is among the best products, which has strengthened the credibility of the company among its users. With so many amazing features in it, Windows 8 seems to be leading as compared to other operating systems.

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