Windows 10 Interface

 Windows 10 Interface

Windows 8 was one of the most significant changes to the Windows operating system since Windows 95 helped redefine the way that we look at personal computers. It aimed to bring the desktop and mobile computing environments together, principally with the brightly colored Start screen and Charms bar. However, this proved to be awkward for a lot of users, with Windows 8 not fully meeting the needs of the device being used.

The original Windows 10 interface was redesigned so that it looked as similar as possible, regardless of whether it is being used on a desktop computer with a mouse and keyboard, or on a mobile or touchscreen device (and most of the underlying functionality is still the same). The Windows 10 Anniversary Update keeps the same interface while adding some visual updates, such as an improved Start menu, and some internal improvements to ensure that Windows 10 runs more efficiently.

As with the original Windows 10, the Anniversary Update looks more familiar to users of pre-Windows 8 versions of Windows. It opens at the Desktop, where shortcuts to items can be placed, and the Taskbar is at the bottom of the screen. The Start screen format and the Charms bar have also been replaced with more traditional elements of the Windows operating system, including the enhanced Start menu.

Don't forget:

The main recommended specifications for PCs and laptops running Windows 10 are: 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM (32-bit Windows) or 2GB RAM (64-bit Windows); and 16GB of free disk space for installation.

 

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Start menu

The Start menu was reinstated in the original version of Windows 10, although it has been redesigned so that it also includes a range of colored tiles, which can be pinned to the Start menu and are used to access the most commonly used or favorite apps. The lefthand side of the Start menu contains links to some of your most frequently used functions (such as the Power button), Recently Added apps, Most used apps, and the All Apps list. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update version refines the Start menu so that all apps are displayed directly on the menu, rather than having to be accessed from the All Apps button that appeared on the original version of Windows 10.

Don't forget: 

The Settings app can be used to customize the Start menu (Settings > Personalization > Start).

Windows 10 for touchscreen

The Windows 10 version that is optimized for touchscreen use is designed for use with a tablet (such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 4), where all of the screen navigation can be done by tapping, swiping, and pinching on the screen. These features can also be used on touchscreen desktops and laptops that have this functionality.