Microsoft officially released its newest operating system, Windows 8, Friday (26/10/2012). Application developers (developers) warmly welcomed the arrival, which is believed to bring fresh air in terms of development and business. What are the advantages and disadvantages that exist in Windows 8? Microsoft's operating system comes in three versions, namely Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows 8 RT.
Microsoft is now open online app store in Windows 8, which is named the Windows Store. With the online application stores, the users are expected to download the application order of the Windows Store. This facilitates the developer to control their application.
Microsoft also ensure that Windows 8 users will feel the same experience for users of desktop, tablet, or smartphone. In other words, when using the computer at the desk, you will feel using a smartphone or tablet.
EXCESS WINDOWS 8
1. More Dynamic Appearance
Just as mobile phones (cell phones) and smart tablets, computers using the Windows 8 operating system comes with a notification feature and current information, related to your account in the virtual world. For example, the inbox electronic mail (e-mail). In addition you will also be automatically connected to the data storage site owned by Windows, Skydrive.
2. More Universal Data Search System
With Windows 8, you are more easy to find the desired data. Simply type the name of the data at the initial appearance, immediately appeared several options related data.
3. Availability and Ease of Application Support
You have lots of options and ease of application to get support if your computer uses Windows 8 operating system.
**Other advantages of Windows 8:
* Fast boot. It could even be faster than his current pc monitor. Windows 8 boot time just 8 seconds. No more flashing the BIOS screen.
Safer. Because when booting, Windows 8 Secure Boot that comes with working with UEFI-based BIOS that can protect your PC from malware while booting.
* Matched with All Software. All software that runs on Windows 7 will also be used in Windows 8 so that the user does not need to upgrade your PC. According to Microsoft, Intel Atom processor and 1 GB of RAM is enough to run this OS.
* Low hardware specs (even for a tablet). Windows 8 supports devices that use ARM chips infrastructure. It is expected to extend the reach of Windows 8 in the tablet arena, given that most currently available tablets using ARM chips.
* Has a fresh look. Windows 8 or Win 8 has a neatly organized menu with the Metro design. Access to social networks can also be done directly on the home screen.
* Optimized for the touch screen. Windows 7 does support touch screen, but is not optimal in terms of design and ease of operation. Unlike the Windows 8 Metro interface dubbed the fully optimized for the touch interface of Windows Phone-style form.
* Windows Store app store. Windows 8 will have its own application store called Windows Store. Windows Store provides a wide range of applications that are optimized for Windows 8.
* Supports NFC (Near Field Communications). Windows 8 will support NFC, a technology which, among others, for their role in the digital financial transactions. Tablets that use Windows 8 will also likely automatically include this feature.
* Internet Explorer 10. Internet Explorer 10 promised to bring major changes than previous IE versions. Is claimed to be very friendly browser used either in tablet or PC.
Features that support Windows 8:
Touchscreen Support
Windows 8 is a hybrid operating system designed by Microsoft. It seems like since the beginning of Microsoft was already preparing some of its products to adapt to the touch screen technology, such as ribbon style are present in Office 2007, then Office 2010 and Office 2013's interface changes are more obvious than with the large, flat, and can be accessed directly without a click.
Metro User Interface
Windows 8 Metro Style comes with the theme, you try to watch the signs are there in the airport or train station, certainly similar to icons in the Windows 8 style. Metro look that is synonymous with the color contrast between the background icon, simple shape, and not too many colors eyecandy.
Apps (Mail, Messaging, SkyDrive, Reader, Music, People)
Windows 8 has also been prepared for storage in the cloud for example the presence of SkyDrive, but it also comes Builin features for email services, chat with Messaging, news reader with the Reader, Music and People can also connect to social media such as facebook.
Start Screen, Semantic Zoom, Live Tiles
Inspired by the start screen that is on the latest tablet device or smartphone, Windows 8 now comes also with the Start Screen, you have to slide the screen is used to login. Then use the mouse a bit confused actually, but if use a computer touch screen that supports more comfortable.
Semantic Zoom-kan also injected into the OS so that users could zooms-out screen to find apps faster.
Later Live Tiles are also embedded in the OS so that updated information of installed applications such as weather updates, email notifications, clock, calendar, or value stocks or the latest status of your friends can be directly performed on the application icon on the Start Screen.
Connected Standby
Friendly and energy-saving battery is the one that pursued by OS tablet, as well as Windows 8. Not like Windows 7 or Windows previously, Connected Standby feature is claimed as Very Ultra Idle Power by Microsoft aka really only consume very little energy when the computer is idle, but still Connected to all the latest information also remain updated in the application. Call it suppose no facebook or twitter apps in Windows 8, then sleep or where you live, so you go back and turn on your PC or tablet Windows 8, it will be instantly updated information.
Microsoft Account
Windows 8 is also equipped with a Microsoft Account, Automatic Windows users will have to be terkonek this account to the Windows Store. With Microsoft Account, then you can automatically update the latest applications.
Language Packs
Windows 8 also comes with a variety of languages, this feature is already there in the previous version, only in Windows 8 is further enhanced features. Indonesian was also there.
Better Multiple Monitor Support
The monitor also has multiple features previously present in the Windows XP or Windows 7, but in Windows 8 Multiple Monitor feature is more properly be managed by Microsoft, so the user multitasking activities can be better. For example, you have 3 monitors, one monitor can be set to display the Metro Start Screen, the monitor you use to read books and arranged Portrait, one monitor again your landscape for typing or watching movies.
Storage Spaces
Before the presence of Storage Spaces in Windows 8, Microsoft has a technology known as Drive Extender that exist on Windows Home Server. With this technology installed on your computer if only 2 or 3 or 4 hard drive, then Windows can consider it as a whole disk, a single large disk.
This technology is suitable for users who have a myriad of data is huge so do not bother with the storage media. For example, the first remaining 500 MB hard drive disk kemuian two turns remaining 2 GB hold three remaining 3 GB hard drive, but you want to install the latest games that need space 4 GB for example. If you use common technology then harddiskmu nothing fit, but with technology this is the game can still be installed.
Drive Extender technology is no longer pulled by Microsoft, but Windows 8 later in this technology comes back with the name of the Storage Spaces. From the name is actually normal but apparently special functions.
Installation of x86/64 and Desktop Software
Generations before Windows 8 is famous for x86/64, but the following are present Windows 8, Microsoft is like creating a new platform for application developers must make adaptations so again. For it in the Windows 8 comes this feature, which allows users to install applications that previously could be the way in Windows XP or Windows 7.
Windows Media Player
Sorry in advance but apparently in Windows 8, Windows Media Player did not participate in the installation of the current package. Features of Windows Media Player Not There is a new feature in Windows 8. But as soon as you open the Windows Store, there is no Windows Media Player is available for free, just download and install. I think Microsoft is trying not to repeat that mistake once, because in Europe was sued for allegedly monopolizing due to the resulting Windows Media Player multimedia software vendors like to compete.
ISO / VHD mount
This feature is used to not exist in Windows XP or Windows 7, usually if you want to mount an ISO file or VHD (Virtual Hard Drive) must use special software. Feature in Windows 8 is provided free of charge. With this feature you can copy a DVD in ISO format, you fall off the DVD, then you mount the ISO file and you can still watch the DVD contents
Exchange ActiveSync
This allows you to sync email or contacts on the Exchange server with the default Windows Mail application. If dikomputermu not connect to Exhange server is not too bergna feature.
Mobile Broadband Features
If you are again outside the home or office to connect to the Internet you usually wear anything, certainly normally use USB Modem with GSM card in it. Windows 8 seems to have also prepared themselves with the technology, with the features of Mobile Broadband.
Refresh and Reset your PC
If your PC has started running slower than normal or frequent crashes, usually the last solution is to reinstall Windows, the same solution also occur when your PC into a den of viruses and malware, there is no other way besides Reinstall Windows. It seems it is also the underlying presence of this feature. Refresh and Reset features of this new PC is on Windows 8. This feature is actually dangerous when user wear it carelessly.
Reset Your PC feature will erase all data applications, settings and personal data is then automatically re-install Windows, Windows essentially will be returned to the condition it was in when installed.
While your PC Refresh feature will not remove personal data, application or its settings, but will re-install Windows.
Snap
For business Microsoft User Interface is no death, Windows proved to be successful because many users are easy to use. In Windows 8 Snap feature is present, which can make the application side by side, with a screen that automatically organized. This feature is ideal if your screen resolution such as 1366 × 768 high
Secure Boot
To improve security on its OS, Windows 8 comes with Secure Boot feature. The weak point of the current OS booting, if no other applications or malware that interfere with the boot then Windows will not run. This feature will prevent that, even this feature will result in only the Windows 8 OS are running even on your PC also installed another OS like Linux.
Internet Explorer 10
Not long ago I tried Internet Explorer 9 on Windows 8 now present Internet Explorer 10. Internet Explorer 9 is already experiencing an increase in performance is much better than before, especially in terms of faster rendering, javascript engine which is much faster. The presence of the Internet Explorer 10 browser enliven the increasingly fierce competition. In IE 10 you even can run with a smooth javascript based game.
Cloud Services
Today we've entered the era of Cloud Computing, data on the smartphone, tablet or PC all can be stored on the cloud and synchronized properly. Windows 8 also comes with features Cloud Services for these technologies.
Picture Password
Picture password is a new feature of Windows 8 that did not exist in earlier Windows. With this feature we can create a password from the touch pattern on the image. But this feature is only suited for touch screens.
Windows To Go
Windows To Go feature is used to create a bootable USB drive which can be used to boot Windows.
Smart Screen
Smart Screen is a feature of Windows 8 to prevent users from downloading or installing malicious apps for PC, such as the applications infected with malware.
Updated Windows Explorer
Since the days of Windows 95 to Windows XP, windows explorer is not too much change. When there is a change in Windows 7 but Windows 8, Windows Explorer now comes with a more fresh and Style ribbon.
Windows Defender
Windows Defender is built into Windows AntiVirus application to deal with malware and viruses. Windows Defender technology used with the Microsoft Security Essential technology. Windows Defender will disable itself if the user install other antivirus.
File History
File History is a new feature of Windows 8 that functions to backup files automatically. This feature is to protect user data if there are problems in the system. Every time there is a change in the file on the Desktop, My Documents, Contacts and so on, then the system will automatically copy the file to a specific location. Users can specify the location as you wish, can go to another external hard drive or server.
Hyper V
Hyper V is the latest Windows 8 features for virtualization, this feature has the same functionality as Microsoft Virtual PC.
LACK OF WINDOWS 8
Since Windows 8 is present, Microsoft wants all apps (except games) can adopt the look of Windows 8-style UI. Some application developers actually less comfortable with this rule. All applications will look the same, with a plaid design. In training make Windows 8 applications, such questions often posed by the developer.
1. No Start Button and Close X
Unfortunately, there is no start button and the Close X in the front view of Windows 8. This makes the users confused and difficult to start a job, work or access the program closes. Although the data search system, but where the Start button is considered very important for the ease of users.
To end the task in Windows 8, you must direct your mouse arrow to the top of the application. After appearing the hands, you have to drag it, and then the program closed.
2. Many Hidden File Or Application
This is probably the most confusing for users of Windows 8. Therefore, when in operation, only two of data or applications that can be open simultaneously, while other data is hidden. You must use the universal search feature to open another data.
For your information, Windows 8 will be marketed at a price range of 69.99 U.S. dollars. Until the end of January 2013, consumers currently running PCs with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, right to download (download) Windows 8 Pro with an estimated retail price of 39.99 U.S. dollars.
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