New changes features in Windows 8

Microsoft has finally released its most awaiting, game changing operating system, Windows 8. This is the biggest change to the Windows OS since the launch of Windows 95.Windows 8 represents a fundamental shift in the way Windows works and is far more touch screen-orientated, fantastic to use, fast and reliable. It’s very different to the windows we are all use to but once you get used to it or get over the change it really is an amazing.

1. Faster startup through UEFI integration and the new “Hybrid Boot”
2. New lock screen with a clock and notifications
3. Native support for USB 3.0 devices, which allow for faster data transfers and improved power management with compatible devices
4. Windows Explorer, which has been renamed File Explorer, now includes a ribbon in place of the command bar
5. Task Manager has been redesigned
6. New Authentication methods (Picture and Traditional PIN)
7. Windows app store, mobile style application management
8. Traditional iconic Start Menu is removed.

If you’re doing a clean installation without keeping any applications or an upgrade where you just keep files and settings, it’s far faster. Something very good about it is its quick and easy up gradation for Windows XP. All my files were transferred automatically even though I’d already backed up. Very user friendly provides a quick to access platform via the interactive touch screen, for all applications. Visually attractive format presented on screen. If you’re a mobile user who needs easy access to the complete Microsoft ecosystem, Windows 8 is definitely a good fit. You will need to learn your way around the new Start screen and make sure that your existing software runs well in the new OS.
This step was made by Microsoft to make the look and feel of the desktop OS look alike mobile view. This move has been made to make an impact with the ever growing Android and iOS market. This step may prove vital for Microsoft to create a mobile OS space. Since Microsoft is the leading desktop OS it will influence mobile users to buy mobile with using windows OS so that it will have a better connectivity between phone and desktop.

Windows 8 Update Settings Tutorial

The few steps How To Change Windows Update Settings in Windows 8,

Changes how important updates are installed in windows 8 operating system.


Windows Update is certainly the best way to keep Windows 8 updated with the latest patches and service packs. However, you do have several options when it comes to configuring how updates are downloaded and installed.

 Right after you installed Windows 8, or when you first turned on your new Windows 8 computer, you were asked some questions about how you'd like Windows Update to work.

Those answers configured Windows Update in a certain way.

Fortunately, you can change those settings anytime you want:

Not using Windows 8?



 See How Do I Change Windows Update Settings?

 For links to steps specific for your version of Windows.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: Making changes to Windows Update in Windows 8 should only take a few minutes.

Here is simple tips on how to update windows 8 operating system,

• Open the Windows 8 Control Panel.

The simplest way to get to Control Panel is probably from its shortcut on the Apps screen but the Power User Menu is great way too if you have a keyboard or mouse.

•  Click or tap on the System and Security link.

Note: If you're on the Large icons or Small icons view of Control Panel in Windows 8, choose the Windows Update applet and then skip to Step 4.

• In the System and Security window, click or tap on the Windows Update link.

• With Windows Update now open, click or tap the Change settings link to the left.

This will open a window with a Choose your Windows Update settings heading.

•  These settings control how Windows 8 will receive and install updates from Microsoft. See my Explanation of Windows Update Settings in Windows 8 section below for help deciding how best to configure Windows Update.

While there are several options here, most people either: a) want updates to install completely automatically, or b) don't ever want an update to download or install by itself.

• Once you've made your choice, click or tap the OK button to confirm the changes.

Explanation of Windows Update Settings in Windows 8

Check, Download, & Install,



Choose Install updates automatically (recommended) from the drop-down box under Important updates to fully enable automatic updates. Click or tap the Updates will be automatically installed during the maintenance window. link and make sure the Automatic Maintenance time is one when your computer is on or sleeping, but isn't in use.

Microsoft recommends this option,

because you don't have to remember to do anything. Specifically, enabling automatic updates ensures that the Windows 8 operating system is always kept fully updated with the latest security patches released on Patch Tuesday.

• Do Not Check At All

• Choose Never check for updates (not recommended) from the drop-down box under Important updates to completely disable automatic downloads, installations, and even checks for updates.

• Check & Download (Do Not Install)

• Choose Download updates but let me choose whether to install them to force Windows Update to check for, and download, available updates. However, no downloaded update will install automatically. You have to explicitly choose to install the updates either from Windows Update or during the next shutdown process.

• If you're looking for a little more control over updating Windows 8, this is a good option.

• Check Only (Do Not Download & Do Not Install)

• Choose Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them to stop Windows Update from downloading and installing updates. You'll still get notifications about new Windows 8 updates but that's all they'll be - notifications.

• This option gives you complete control over downloads and installations but still keeps you informed of new Windows 8 patches. This is probably a better choice than disabling automatic updates completely.

Windows 8 Full-Screen Calls Available IN Skype Today Announce by Microsoft

Courtesy of: engadget.com

Windows 8 Full-Screen Calls Available IN Skype Today Announce by Microsoft

Windows 8 available in full screen Calls in skype, this is the latest announcement of Microsoft company.The Skype windows notification about this People Hub integration. Windows 8 going on sale in just four days, Microsoft is doing a sensible thing and releasing a version of Skype optimized for Win 8. As you'd expect, Skype for Windows 8 has the same overarching look and feel as other apps, which is to say you can swipe from left to right to see different categories, such as recent activity, favorites and a complete contacts list. But the integration with,.

 Windows 8 goes a little deeper than that. Just as you can pinch your Live Tiles to zoom out and make them easier to navigate, you can use semantic zoom to sift through a long list of contacts. And, because Skype runs in the background, you can set up your Start Screen so that the Skype Live Tile shows notifications for things like missed calls. Additionally, Skype is now baked into the People Hub, so that someone's Skype handle shows up alongside other forms of contact, like an email address or phone number. The in-call experience has also been modified to take advantage of certain features in Win 8.


For one, you can link your Skype in full screen calls and Microsoft account, so that when you log into your system using your Microsoft ID, you'll already be logged into Skype. While on a call, you can conduct video chats using the whole screen, at which point chat messages from that person will show up as text bubbles on the side of the screen. At any time, you can swipe to see other recent activity, which could be handy if you're juggling multiple IM conversations at once.

 If you prefer, you can also dock Skype into windows 8 see on the side of the screen, as you can with any other program in Win 8. With the Skype chat taking up just a third (or two thirds) of the screen, you can use that remaining real estate for an IM chat within Skype, or maybe a web search. Lastly, if you return to the home screen, there's a large phone icon up top where you'll find the dialer, whose number pad allow your fingers plenty of room to hit the right keys. You'll see your balance listed there, too, in the event you're not planning on making a free call to another Skype user.


That's our quick summary of what's new, but if you like you'll soon be able to experience it yourself: the app will be available for free in the Windows Store on October 26th.





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