![]() Windows 8's unhelpful charms bar has been replaced with the Windows 10 action center. ![]() But you can easily get out of that by moving the mouse to the top of the screen and clicking the button again. That will take the app into "tablet mode," going full-screen. The only difference is that it has a diagonal arrow button between the "close" button and the "expand" button at the top right of the window. So if you download a "modern" app from the Windows Store, it will run in a window, just like standard Windows software. They only morph a little to fit the device they're running on. But rather than make two separate tablet and desktop interfaces like Microsoft did for Windows 8, Microsoft chose to make the Windows 10 desktop and apps more finger-friendly for tablet users. If you have a convertible laptop or Windows tablet, Windows 10 has a "tablet mode" that recognizes when there is no keyboard or mouse present. Windows 10 boots straight to the desktop, and it stays there. ![]() You won't find Windows 10 difficult to use. Windows 8's odd tablet-style layout was confusing to Windows die-hards. Related: Microsoft fixes a serious 15-year old bugīetter than Windows 8: So what if you've upgraded to Windows 8? Here are the big differences you'll notice in Windows 10. There is hardly any learning curve, and the new bells and whistles alone are definitely worth checking out. Windows 7 users should be unafraid of upgrading when Windows 10 hits store shelves later this year. The task manager is also much simpler to use. Gone is the confusing and redundant "libraries" directory. In Windows 7, all open apps are highlighted, confusingly.įolder icons are far less glitzy and much more intuitive in Windows 10, making it much easier to view the contents of the folder at a glance before you open it. For example, taskbar icons glow at the bottom when they are opened, but only the app icon that is currently being used is completely highlighted. Windows 10 provides some design changes that Windows 7 users will welcome. ![]() The default is the familiar Windows desktop experience. But, crucially, it's only there if you want it. If you want, you can take the Start Menu full-screen by clicking the "expand" button - it's kind of like having a tablet or smartphone screen for a desktop. The "live" tiles will show you updates, such as the latest stock prices, the last show you were watching on Netflix, social media updates, weather, news and sports scores. On the right part of the Start Menu, there is a grid of app tiles that you can arrange however you like. There's also a button that will show you all your apps in a single list. On the left Start Menu column, you'll find a list of your most used apps, most visited folders and recently added software. ![]()
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