The new Windows operating system is about to officially arrive on our devices: it will October 26. However, as a preview, Microsoft has released Windows 8 for all those who want to try it before that date, and it will be available for 90 days. In addition to the general appearance, there are other changes from what we were used to. We will tell you.
Start-up tutorial: given the leap that this version of Windows supposes compared to its predecessors, Microsoft has incorporated a practical starter tutorial for first time users. Above all, it is a good help to understand the operation of the Menus.
Appearance: It is simply a visual question, but transparent colors are no longer present by default and now the windows show a more solid appearance, offering the user a greater sense of consistency. There are also design options that we can handle to our liking to customize the equipment. It is a very powerful environment in terms of aesthetics, colors vivid and attractive.
Internet Explorer: Microsoft has made an effort to make its browser measure up to Chrome and Firefox. If the first had already won the game and the second was getting dangerously close, now Explorer is once again an option to consider as it is a lot Faster. In addition, you can search with Bing that is integrated into the navigation bar and offers a new way of displaying the results, especially comfortable if we are working with a tablets.
Windows Store: The store already has some applications that will work both in Windows RT (special version for tablets) and in Windows 8 (for PC). In fact, you can buy some of them and download the usual games: Minesweeper, Solitaire, etc., which now include achievements and will be integrated into the account of Xbox, in case you have one.
Other details: There are other issues that should be highlighted, such as: sounds by default when performing operations have changed, now there are notifications and widgets Windows 7 have undergone some modifications.
If you want to check the news for yourself, you can download Windows 8 from this link.