How to get Windows 10's best features right now

Posted by : Unknown vendredi 10 octobre 2014

Windows 8 wasn't as successful as Microsoft had hoped, but with Windows 10 it will try to correct its mistakes. Windows 10 contains a lot of new features, but many of these improvements are already available on Windows 8.1 with some useful third-party apps.
The Start Menu, easier navigation, and apps in windowed mode are all improvements that Microsoft will push in Windows 10. But you don't have to wait until 2015 to experience these updates. App developers have already fixed these problems with apps.

Windows 10 Start Menu

Back in April 2014, Microsoft showed off the return of the Start Menu. Essentially it's the Start Menu from Windows 7 with support for Windows Store apps.

If you don't want to wait until 2015 to get your hands on Windows 10, there are already apps available for Windows 8.1 that give you most of Windows 10's features. The apps look different, but offer almost the same functionality as the Windows 10 Start Menu. The only thing missing is Live Tiles.

Windows Store Apps in windowed mode

Windows 10 will let you use all programs and apps in windowed mode. The separation between Modern UI apps (now called Universal apps) and legacy desktop apps didn't make it easy to navigate in Windows 8.1. Now everything will be able to be displayed in familiar windows, making it easier for new users to understand.