No reason not to upgrade Win10 official version evaluation

In the expectation of everyone, Win10 will finally arrive on July 29th as expected. Not only will the retail version be officially listed on this day, but OEM PCs and tablet products will begin to ship with Win10, and the current Win7 and Win8.1 will also support simultaneous upgrades. Win10's promotional campaign can be described as overwhelming. I believe that you will be concerned about the official version of Win10 while paying attention to Win10. What changes have been made to the preview version of the previous exposure? In the end, where is the change compared to Win8.1, should I upgrade? Below we will get the answers to these questions by using the Win10 Family Chinese version obtained in advance through special channels.

Integrated Win7 and Win8.1 system two prominent features

We know that Microsoft has launched a variety of different versions of Win 10, including home version, enterprise version, education Version, mobile version, mobile enterprise version, etc., from the Win 10 family Chinese version we got, the biggest feeling for me is that it combines Win 7 and Win 8.1, and the experience is not only scientific and technological. Freshness, but also take into account the previous habits on Win 7.

If Win7's boot speed can't make you satisfied, and Win8.1 start menu is not used to you, then maybe Win10 is the best choice. Win10 not only restores the start menu that the user misses, but also rearranges it to accommodate new usage needs. And well retained the logic of Win8, Win8.1 boot quickly response. This is the biggest attraction for users who are currently using Win7 and Win8.1.

The Edge Browser has become reliable.

This browser, once named the Spartan project in the early days of development, has attracted the attention of many users. The old IE browser, which was patched only once and for all, finally hopes to usher in a chance to be fully replaced. In the initial Build preview, Spartan's stunning look and new feel feel refreshed. However, due to the imperfect feature design and frequent bugs, people's emotions about this new browser are seriously affected. In fact, as a user, we don't have to worry about the performance of the Edge browser, because the changes in the Build version and the performance of the Edge browser in the officially released system are showing a trend of completely replacing IE.

The new browser interface makes the Edge browser look more in line with the system's visual style, with the taste of Google ChromeOS and Android 5. It allows users to browse on the web page, and the screenshot function is also more convenient. At the same time, the user can also conveniently share or send the content to the desired place after the annotation. In the browser comparison test of foreign websites, Edge is completely inconsistent with the current mainstream browsers on the market, and is in the lead in supporting HTML5 pages. It can be said that the Edge browser shows the extremely strong competitiveness in the future, and the prospect of being a "pro-son" on the Windows platform is even brighter. In terms of stability, Edge has been significantly improved in the official version of Win10. Previously crashed and stuck in the Build version, almost no longer appeared in the official version of Win10.

Cortana assisted use is not bad

Cortana voice assistant on the mobile platform has been ported to Win10, which is a big upgrade for Windows desktop system, users pass Cortana Voice Assistant can implement voice control to improve the efficiency of daily control of PCs and tablets, similar to the voice assistant used by mobile phones.

After the preview version of Build 10074, Cortana has actually appeared in the system as a relatively complete function, becoming a fixed module in the system. But the server is not supported, and the details are not perfect. Cortana has always been a function of the "seal" in the beta. Now in the official version, Cortana is finally able to show its full identity. At the same time, in fact, the hand trial, Cortana has been stable in all aspects. After successfully logging into the Microsoft account and connecting to the Microsoft server, Cortana officially started the service. You can wake up Cortana at any time by calling "Hey Cortana". By recognizing the voice, Cortana can now search for files, search maps, query information, etc. The feeling of giving me down is still quite good.

The taskbar is a big change

In fact, in the various preview versions before, we have already felt the Win10 large-scale change of the design taskbar, before Win7 and Win8. 1 The taskbar is only displayed in the form of small icons with text. The battery icon is enlarged, and the power display number is also enlarged, so that the processing is undoubtedly more conspicuous and more in line with the actual needs of the user. And the function is more humane and tends to be easy to use. For example, the speaker settings, everyone is familiar with the previous Win7, Win8 system, the volume control button is small, and is vertical. This is not a convenient design, either from the smoothness of the sliding mouse or from the perspective of user-friendly touch operation.

In the power interface, the original sidebar brightness adjustment is directly integrated. And considering that in fact, users do not need to be precise to the single digits of brightness when using this function, so Microsoft designers design the brightness adjustment as a shortcut button, users can click this button to achieve 0-25%- 50%-75%-100% Four commonly used brightness switching, which is obviously much better than dragging the mouse to move the slider a little bit. It can be said that many changes in the taskbar are a positive change that fully takes into account the demand for mobile products such as tablets and two-in-one products.

System menu is fully modified

In order to adapt to the new application environment, new device connection needs, the menu setting, the name of many items, and the weight of the function have been revised. . VPN, proxy, the traditional deeper settings of Win7 and Win8 systems have now been improved in weight and become more convenient. However, this may make the users who have just started to get a little confused. Presumably just using Win10 must be adapted to a period of time.

PC/Plate Mode Switching is useful






















The new system settings interface icons are clearer and the zoom size is more harmonious. This size is better for mouse clicks and tablet touch operations. Of course, the change is not only the case. In the system setting menu, the system directly integrates the switching buttons of the PC and the tablet. The user can switch between the PC and the tablet mode through the button, and switch the page and system window opening mode before and after switching. The display mode will change accordingly. In tablet mode, the page will become the main display mode with touch, while in PC mode it will tend to show strong productivity. This feature change can better help tablet users and two-in-one users to enhance the device experience.

Multiple upgrade channel choices

In the promotion of Win10, Microsoft has put down the "Idol Pack" in the past world software industry and chose to cooperate with local hardware and software vendors on a large scale. Among them, Microsoft has chosen Tencent Computer Butler, which currently has a large number of users in China. Users can not only choose to reinstall Win10 as before, but also choose to upgrade in the update function to directly upgrade online, or you can more easily choose these cooperative software platforms to install.

Old computer can be upgraded without worry

A lot of users are very worried about whether Win10 can run smoothly on their old computer. In fact, this kind of worry is superfluous. Microsoft's thinking began to change as early as Vista and Win7. From the continuous introduction of advanced hardware-consuming systems, it has become a model that pays more attention to building ecology. From our Tencent Digital personally installed Win10 official version and the previous Build version, Win10 will not consume more resources than Win8/Win8.1, and will continue to keep Win8/8.1 switch speed. If your computer is capable of running smoothly on Win8/Win8.1 and Win7 64-bit versions, then running Win10 is definitely no problem.

There are countless other features and improvements

In addition to the major major functional changes we mentioned above, as long as you pay attention to the Win10 system, it is wonderful. Local maps and integrated Xbox Live community will bring real improvements to the user experience in daily use, game entertainment, etc. It can be said that all parts of Win10 are waiting for users to slowly explore through long-term use, whether it is yours. Mind, may wish to upgrade when Microsoft pushes Win10, try it for yourself, practice it!

Summary: There is no reason not to upgrade

In fact, from my personal point of view, Win10 is an expectant emotion in it. I value the convenience of the start menu design and the rapid performance of the switch. In addition, the UI design is good, and the high-efficiency Edge browser is also a great motivation for upgrading Win10. Future DX12 engine games and the emerging VR virtual reality technology will get better technical support in Win10 is a foreseeable future trend. Moreover, Win10's demand for computer hardware is not the same as that of Vista. The upgrade actually has no concerns. Of course, the most critical factor is still this is the first free upgrade in the history of Microsoft. For users of long-term piracy in China, this is undoubtedly an opportunity to "wash white". When I think about it, there is really no reasonable reason for me not to upgrade.