The final and fully finished version of the much talked about operating system Windows 8 is out now. On Friday, Microsoft also surfaced Windows 8 based devices in the retail markets. Though there have been several add-on and up gradations in this new version of Windows, but you need not like all these additions. There are, however, certain features in the new OS by ASP.Net application development giant that ought to be celebrated. These features will make you rejoice and help you in welcoming this new kid with open arms.
Here are 8 superb features of Windows 8 that are worth a mention:
- Storage Spaces: If you have been worried about losing your data in the mid of an important presentation, then worry no more. Windows 8 is here with its storage space feature. This feature allows you to pool multiple drives. This means even if one of your drives fails, your data is still secure.
- File History: Very similar to the Time Machine utility of OS X, this feature of Windows 8 lets save multiple copies of your file. So, in case the current version of your file is lost, the other versions can be easily restored.
- Charms Bar: If you have used Windows 8 as of now, you will be aware of the newly added Charms bar feature. It appears on the right hand side of the screen, if you swipe or click there. This feature is much more effective and resourceful than it seemed to be in the earlier versions of the OS. The charms bar icon provides the user with several icons for tasks such as sharing, searching, switching between Windows 7 desktop and metro environment and setting preferences.
- Live Syncing: The live syncing feature is very resourceful. It lets you log into your Windows Live account just as you log onto your PC. Moreover, your Windows Live personalized settings can be traced down on any device that you use, provided you are using the same Live account.
- Windows Reader: This is a built-in app in Windows 8 that lets you open a PDF file and take notes or highlight specific areas in it. Furthermore, you can also import PDFs in Word 2013 and edit them in their text form.
- New and Improved Task Manager: This is one feature of the new OS that webmasters and admins would love in person. The revamped task manager gives a more specific and detailed view of the processes that are currently running.
- Microsoft Store: Just like you get apps on your Windows phone, you can get Metro apps for your PC from the Microsoft Store. It is easy and quick.
- Windows to Go: You can have the Enterprise Edition of Windows 8 with you on the go. Users can easily download the Windows environment on an external drive and then it can be used on any device that is compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8.
The thought of a new operating system is overwhelming for any web application development company. If you are also super excited about the release of this new operating system, try it today!
