Although Microsoft has introduced many new features and new features of Windows 8, Windows 8 still feels like a half-face. At the end of this month, the first Beta of Windows 8 will be released publicly, and everyone will be able to experience this new operating system in person. Before that, if you have a vague understanding of Windows 8, then follow us to take a look at the 13 features that Windows 8 has to say:
1, Quick Start
Windows 8 uses a new Quick Start mode, using the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to replace the old BIOS interface, with a solid state drive, boot time is only 6 to 7 seconds.
2, Reset (Reset) and Refresh (Refresh)
& ldquo; Refresh & rdquo; and "Reset" can achieve higher reloading efficiency, Windows 8 reloading system takes only 6 minutes. Reset your PC: Remove all personal data, apps and settings from your PC, and reinstall Windows; Refresh your PC: Keep all personal data, Metro style apps and important settings for your PC, and Reinstall Windows.
In addition, in the troubleshooting interface, Microsoft also provides a "reset" or "refresh" system service. Even if you are not a technology expert, you can easily solve computer problems through this easy-to-use interface.
3, Windows to Go
Windows To Go is a super useful feature of Windows 8. With this function, users can run enterprise applications and data in USB storage devices (such as USB flash drives). And set up Windows 8. In other words, Windows 8 can take wherever you go, and your personal data can be carried with you.
4, Windows Store
Windows Store is a new feature introduced in Windows 8, developers can put their own applications written for Windows 8 to sell here, ordinary users can find a large number of applications here Programs, including paid and free. In addition, the Windows 8 app store is the only designated place for Windows 8 users to download Metro style apps. The Windows 8 app store is divided into sections, including games, social, entertainment, music & videos, books, news.
5.Ribbon user interface
Office 2007 innovation The Ribbon interface is very popular among users, and Microsoft will introduce it into Windows 8, for example, the resource manager. The Ribbon interface can intuitively provide users with a lot of shortcut operations, such as copy, cut, move to, select all … …
6, support Wi-Fi Direct
This function is drowned Among the many new features of Windows 8, it's worth mentioning. Like Android 4.0, Windows 8 will natively support Wi-Fi Direct, an emerging proximity P2P technology that uses standard 802.1n Wi-Fi wireless network signal transmission, but does not require routing, any Wi-Fi device can be directly Communicate with other Wi-Fi devices.
7. Supporting NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that is very popular among mobile terminals recently. Google e-wallet is to use the support of mobile phones for NFC to enable users to achieve fast payment. Windows 8 will bring NFC to tablets and laptops. For example, if you have a laptop or tablet, then at Starbucks, you can buy a cup of coffee without having to swipe your credit card.
8, native support ISO image and VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) file
Windows 8 users can directly load ISO and VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) files in Windows Explorer, no need to install any virtual CD-ROM software.
9. Running applications side by side in the tablet
The Metro user interface of the Windows 8 tablet has a unique feature: running two applications on the screen at the same time. Windows allows multiple windows to run on the screen at the same time, which is quite practical for tablet users. Currently, Android and iOS tablets do not have this feature.
10. Support ARM processor
Windows 8 is the first Windows system to support ARM architecture. Tablet PCs running ARM 8 with ARM processor will make great progress in the future.
11, integrated Windows Live SkyDrive cloud storage
cloud computing is a big trend, Windows 8 will also be obligatory to take responsibility for promoting cloud computing. In Windows 8, the system will seamlessly integrate cloud storage with Windows Live SkyDrive. Documents, photos, and other files created by users on your PC can be instantly saved on SkyDrive, so you can access it from any device, anytime, anywhere, and share it with others.
12, Hyper-V
The Hyper-V feature previously only available to Windows Server users will be integrated into the client version for the first time: Windows 8 will integrate Hyper-V functionality. Hyper-V allows end users to run multiple operating systems on the same machine, including 32-bit and 64-bit, and consumers can create their own virtual machines directly on Windows 8. However, Hyper-V seems to be integrated only in 64-bit Windows 8 Professional and Ultimate, and Hyper-V requires at least 4GB of RAM for normal operation.
13, the new task manager
Windows 8 will use a new task manager, which uses a more intuitive user interface, the process is being divided into Windows system important programs, background programs And the category of the app for easy viewing. In addition, clicking on a process will bring up the close button, and you can close unwanted programs or processes more quickly.