After all the anticipation and hype, Windows 10 has been on the market for a number of months.
There are an assortment of new features and a range of welcomed system improvements as you would expect from Microsoft. This includes the return of the much loved Start Menu.
Windows 10 has generally been well received by the early adopters. The upgrade is free for most users and it replaces the not-so-favoured Windows 8.
Before upgrading it’s vital to ensure you have considered and verified your current applications are compatible.
Since the original release there have been a number of bug fixes and a updates.
Windows 10 is being hailed as the best Windows OS yet. It’s well suited for keyboard and mouse users on both PCs and laptops, as well as optimised for touch on devices such as smartphones and tablets.
One of the most exciting features seems to be the return of items such as the Start button and Start menu.
There are many welcomed additions including Virtual Desktops. This feature enables you to create multiple workspaces using the Task View mode. Let’s not forget about Cortana the fun and superior virtual assistant mentioned above and first seen on Windows phones.
Compatibility: When deploying a new operating system, the main question is “whether your applications will work on the new version”. It is crucial to answer this question before upgrading. If you don’t, you may find you and your employees are unable to do your everyday work.
This is also true for certain devices such as scanners and printers that could need driver updates to work properly.
You can install the ‘Get Windows 10’ application from Microsoft on your device to perform a compatibility check. It will check the device for known compatible drivers and applications and notify the user of any known issues.
Bugs: Despite extensive tests, it’s not uncommon for problems to be uncovered throughout the lifecycle. Microsoft has already plugged their first series of security holes and released a number of cumulative roll-up updates.
Upgrading to Windows 10 is free and shouldn’t be ruled out. Once you’ve considered your business needs and requirements, contact SMY IT Services to discuss how you can go about upgrading your business.
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