Windows 8 detailed evaluation: Microsoft has changed everything

at the Microsoft build 2011 conference last week, Microsoft announced the next-generation Microsoft operating system, codenamed Windows 8.
this system is a complete improvement system designed for tablets and traditional computers. The new tablet user interface has abandoned many window designs and given new connotations to the entire "PC Computer.
Windows 8 is lightweight and fast. Just like Apple's iOS system, Windows 8 also puts many settings in the background. I downloaded the plug-and-play windows8 "Developer Preview" system released by Microsoft, and install it on the old Dell vostro notebook, giving the first impression that it is beautiful and fashionable (although Microsoft still needs to wait a year or longer to officially release the system ).
the interactive interface of the tablet is designed for touch input, but it works with some convenient keyboard shortcuts, mouse operations also run freely. Like Apple, Microsoft is also switching to gesture-based touch panels and devices.
here I will introduce some Windows 8 is a developer's previewed version. Although it is only a half-finished product, it is not easy.

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For Windows 8, the "screen lock interface" contains icons such as notifications, meetings, batteries, and Wi-Fi connections.

IsWindows 8The main screen (BOOT screen), the focus here is the applicationProgram(APP), which is quite different from the previous generation of Windows operating systems in terms of thinking mode.

InWindows 8, The app "Square" that is fixed in the startup screen is converted into tiles. Click and drag any tiles and move it freely on your home screen. When you drag it to another tiles, these tiles are automatically removed.

For many users, weather applications are essential,Windows 8This application is very elegant and practical, and the clouds in the background are dynamic.

Every application has a simple full-screen startup screen (for example), which reminds you that you are entering a program.

RuanweiWindows 8Created a very beautiful Social Network ApplicationTweet @ RamaFrom this we can see that the application isWindows 8.

The stock market application looks brilliant. You can see the relevant news on the right side. After you click it, the IE browser will pop up to view the news.

If you press the Windows key and C key simultaneously on the keyboard, a page called "charm" is displayed, which contains date, time, search, device, and other common settings.

We can see that inWindows 8In, Microsoft has made major updates to the control panel, giving people a fresh feel. Users will surely be able to get rid of these translucent options.

The notification panel shows us how the application will interact with your computer through push notifications, which will appear in screen saver.

The device Panel proves again,Windows 8It is expected that users can use computers more easily.

The share panel in the control panel allows you to add various plug-ins so that you can share content anytime and anywhere through your favorite social networks.

With easy access to the Panel, you can enable "high contrast mode ".

In "high contrast mode ",Windows 8The interface looks like a Windows Phone.

Perhaps inspired by the smartphone application,Windows 8There is another innovation in the system, for example, it will be automatically installed only when you use the positioning service.

However, when you click "more settings", the system will pop up the traditional Windows Control Panel.

When you click desktop tiles on the home screen, the system will directly enter the traditional Windows 7 interface, which is definitely a wise way to help users adapt to the new system.

We can see that the new Internet Explorer browser is very fast, in part because it does not have any plug-ins such as Adobe Flash and is displayed in full screen when browsing the Web page.

When you right-click the browser, the Web browser tab, address bar, and other options are displayed.

When using any application, if you press the Windows key and I key at the same time, you can go to quick settings.

For example, click the lock button at the bottom to add shortcuts to your home screen for the website.

When the mouse cursor moves to the lower left of the screen, you can drag out the previously used program and occupy part of the screen. The application can automatically adapt according to the content, and the entire interface looks very cool.

When you open the application and enable the Service, tiles is filled with information related to images, weather, stock prices, news, and so on.

Right-click any application and you will see some simple options, such as "unmount, unlock", or "zoom in or zoom in". This allows you to change the tile size of the application.

The "near me" application is a brand new "local scout" Search program similar to the Windows Phone mango system, which will be released in a few weeks.

Right-click and click "map" to view the geographical location interface, which does not need to go to the browser interface.

Windows 8It also has an RSS-based news source subscription application built in to make it a desktop version of Flipboard (a social media Reading application on Apple iPad ).

If you click Add a "subscription source", you will seeArticle.

If you click an article in any subscription source, you will enter a clear reading mode, which is a great attempt by Microsoft.

InWindows 8It also integrates the Facebook social network integration feature of the social networking application, but the application is not doing well.

For the Personal Profile interface displayed through Facebook's application interface (API,Windows 8It makes it easier for users to browse Facebook's social networks.

When you press the Windows key and a key on the keyboard at the same time, you can search for all applications on your computer in the following interface.

When you press the Windows key and F key, you can search for all files on your computer.

Even Microsoft's drawing software has to be replaced? Yes,Windows 8The paint play application in is designed for touch screens, and is just as interesting on desktop computers.

Windows 8The piano application in shows Microsoft's user-oriented thinking, and has noticed that tablets and PCs go hand in hand.

There is also a Sudoku application.

In addition,Windows 8There is also a flash cards word card application, you can use it to back words Oh.

Unfortunately,Windows 8The application market has not been launched yet. What will it do? In addition to office products, will it be like Apple's Mac App Store?

Okay, now you areWindows 8I have a certain understanding! But remember, when you rateWindows 8Before using a tablet, think about how people think about Apple iPad. At first, we guessed what the iPad would look like.