While Windows 10 comes with some enhancements and innovative features, it also maintains the look and feel of Windows 7 and preserves the additions introduced in Windows 8. There are some features of Windows 10 which are important to business owners. These features include:
Basic similarities to the Windows 7
The interface of Microsoft Windows 10 has some basic similarities to the Windows 7 operating system. This is unlike the Windows 8 version which was radically different from Windows 7. It will therefore be easier for users who are familiar with the Windows 7 operating system, to adjust to Windows10. Business owners can very easily introduce their staff members to the use of Windows 10 through a short orientation.
Windows 10 introduces Windows Hello.
This works with computers that have the necessary hardware specifications. Biometric identification for access to data makes for increased security, as it eliminates the need for remembering passwords, and ensures that the right person will always access data. Biometric parameters that are used include those of the finger print, the iris, and the face. Through these parameters, important and confidential data can be protected and shielded from access by persons who have not been authorized.
Microsoft edge
A new browser, is bundled with Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system. This new browser is faster than internet explorer and offers a better browsing experience. This makes it more useful for businesses as it is more efficient.
Microsoft Applications:
Some Microsoft applications such as Microsoft outlook operate much faster on Windows 10 than on older versions of Windows, such as Windows 7 and Windows 8. This is important to businesses by increasing speed and the efficiency of operations
Cortana:
Windows 10 has voice assistant software known as Cortana. This software makes many functions easier to perform with Windows 10. The voice assistant can be used to search through files, folders , subfolders and drives. It can also answer simple questions and perform basic calculations. This software is incorporated into the Microsoft edge internet browser which is bundled with Microsoft Windows 10. it can therefore obey commands to perform specific searches, and process search results in different ways. The voice assistant is a boost for business owners as it can make for increased speed in operating the software.
Microsoft security updates
Security updates for the Windows 10 operating system software are installed directly into the software without going through Windows updater. This ensures that the software remains continually secure. This security is of importance to businesses by protecting data from the activities of hackers, and potential infection and losses through malware.
Conclusion
Windows 10 is the newest version of the Windows operating system software released by Microsoft. It has many new features and enhancements. Many of these new features are of benefit to small and medium businesses. They help increase security, improve efficiency and speed, and make for an overall better user experience.
