A little pity of innovative features in Win10

Computer shop news: Unconsciously, Win10 has been launched almost a year, and overall users are satisfied. Fast and beautiful is the most commented by netizens on it, but it takes a lot of time for Microsoft to build the “super system”, which is not just about this! Just like the disguised geek Google in the tech world, Microsoft is actually a master of "black technology", and Win10 is also a system full of innovative elements. However, perhaps because Microsoft's "black technology" is really too much in the industry, perhaps Microsoft's "black technology" is too late, some of the innovative features in Win10 is a little pity. Today, let's talk about the slightly unfortunate innovations in Win10.

1. Windows Hello

At the Win10 product launch conference, the host has demonstrated a very important set of Win10 security mechanisms —— Windows Hello. Generally speaking, Windows Hello is a bio-authorization mode in Win10, which can quickly unlock the computer according to the user's facial features, iris, fingerprint and other biological characteristics.

Windows can be viewed from a distance and not close to Windows Hello

It should be said that Windows Hello is a good experience, and there is a good improvement in system security. But …… As you know, Windows Hello is not for anyone who wants to use it. In addition to the fingerprint reader, its requirements for the camera are almost harsh. Currently only 3D cameras with built-in Intel RealSense modules can use this feature, users need to buy the camera themselves, or buy the latest notebooks such as Surface Pro 4/Surface Book. Most of the latest laptops on the market have nothing to do with it.

Because of the advanced technology, the cost of the Windows Hello camera is high. Do you know how much is the cheapest? 99 yuan, pro … … is the US dollar! Of course, the hardware will evolve with Moore's Law, and the Windows Hello camera may become standard in the future, but it is still a little far from that day.

Windows Hello is hardware-critical, and currently only 3D cameras with embedded Intel RealSense modules support

2. Virtual Desktops

Win10's new virtual desktops make many small partners Cheers, after all, this feature has been waiting too long and too long. Win10 has added virtual desktop and desktop switching gestures (Ctrl+Win+→/←), and wants to drag and drop a window from one desktop to another, to the special "desktop switch view" (Win+Tab).

Win10's own virtual desktop function

Win10's virtual desktop is indeed a good feature, but this innovation has actually been robbed by other third-party software. Some third-party virtual desktop software experiences are better than those of Win10. You can directly drag and drop windows in the desktop mode (right click on the title bar), or even you can use the mouse to drag the window directly to the window. . Microsoft's ability to add virtual desktops to Win10 is worthy of recognition, but this innovation is a bit late and misses the best time to popularize.

A third-party virtual desktop tool is better than Win10.

3. Contana

Contana is one of Win10's highlights. Function, similar to Apple Siri, it is common to say that you can use voice and Win10 for human-machine dialogue. This feature has provided users with some convenience (such as mobile phones or tablets) in the mobile environment, and it is the first time on the desktop platform.

Win10 Smart Voice Assistant Contana Xiaona

It is recognized that Win10's Contana also has a lot of natural language search and data monitoring functions in addition to user-tune. Let's say you can ask for it “ Do you not have an umbrella today? & rdquo;, or let it help you automatically monitor the meeting schedule, express reminder, travel tips, it should be said that the practicality is very good!

But all of them now need to rely on specific Windows suite support, and individual data needs to be manually entered (such as express order number), the degree of intelligence is not ideal enough, perhaps called it "smart robot" It will take time. Plus a lot of desktops don't have a microphone, so the popularity of Cortana has become a problem. Many Taiwanese users have put Xiaona on Play, which is a pity. Fortunately, in the field of desktop systems, Cortana does not have competitors like Siri. Microsoft's innovation will inevitably become more and more popular in the future.

4. Notification Center

The notification center is based on WP8.1. Of course, it is functionally the same as the components of the same name in Android and IOS. In Win10, the notification center is very convenient, but this innovation is a bit late, and the function is a bit regrettable.

“Notification Center”Thank practical, but needs improvement

Win10's notification center is not useless. For example, the buttons in the lower right corner are very interesting. The key is …… Win10 does not open the button editing permission. Users can't choose the button they like, and they can't sort the existing buttons, which directly affects the actual use value of the notification center. Win10's notification center is not the first, and as a latecomer, the function has not yet been used in the competitor OS X. In fact, it is not difficult to create a better notification center based on the strength of Microsoft. It is a pity that the notification center is now realistic.

5. Edge Browser

The decline in IE share is an indisputable fact, which is why Microsoft introduced Edge. Edge does incorporate a lot of Microsoft's efforts, such as the new rendering engine, reading mode, WEB notes, etc., the speed is not comparable to IE — — even in some tests, Edge is faster than older rivals such as Chrome and Firefox. . But compared to the competing Chorme, Edge is still not perfect.

The Edge browser features less functionality and does not support extensions. It can be said that officially because of this, if it is not IE powder, it is difficult to convince a person who is used to Chrome to switch to the so-called Microsoft Edge. Edge has advantages over Chrome in terms of resource usage, touch support, and speed, but it doesn't support extensions. It's a shame!

Edge is not good enough to be able to "kill" &

Fortunately, Microsoft has indicated that it will add Edge to the extension support in Win10 "Redstone". By then, Edge will surely usher in a revolution!

6. Mobile Assistant

In Win10, Microsoft joined the function of a mobile assistant. Microsoft pushed it to make the PC connect with the mobile phone. This is a very good idea, mobile devices are booming, Win phones can seamlessly connect with Win10 systems, but iOS and Android still have no native software. Especially iOS, Win's iTunes is extremely difficult!

Win 10 mobile assistants, known as WP, Android, iOS, can only sync audio and video data

However, the current functions of the mobile assistant on Win10 are too limited. When connecting to iOS and Android, the Win10 mobile assistant can only achieve the most basic photo and music synchronization. In contrast, third-party synchronization software features are much stronger. Although the Win10 Mobile Assistant is a pre-installed system tool, the limited functionality makes it less useful. If you can connect to iOS and Android, and realize the dazzling data synchronization when connecting Win phones, I believe it will be more competitive.

Written in the end

In fact, for a brand new operating system, Win10 has so many innovations that are really exciting. However, for various reasons, some innovations are more or less regrettable. However, Win10's idea is correct, it is indeed easier to use and smarter than the previous Windows system, expecting Microsoft to further improve Win10's innovative features in subsequent updates, bringing a better experience!