Microsoft will offer free upgrade to the new Windows 10 – Univision

The technology company Microsoft launched Windows 10, the latest update of its operating system which seeks to maintain relevance in the world of mobile devices controlled by Apple and Google .

Microsoft will offer free update in order, he says the company, to achieve 1,000 million users in the next two years.

“This is our best Windows and are offering free upgrade with the goal of 1,000 million users in the next couple of years, “he told Efe Will Dixon, director of marketing for Windows.

” We believe we are in a very good position as a company if we can reach the goal of 1,000 million users, “Dixon said.

Then, nine of the main features this update:

1. The Windows 10 interface is designed to run on touchscreen devices such as tablets and smartphones-with which Microsoft is a little rezagado–, but also in classical computers by a mouse a keyboard.

2. The “Menu” , which formerly allowed access most of the functions and programs until Windows 8 completely erased, reappears in the lower left corner of the screen.

3. A new intuitive function , named “Continuum” switch automatically classical touch interface on devices that are “two in one” as the Microsoft Surface, which functions both as a tablet and as laptop thanks to a removable keyboard.

4. “Windows Hello” is a new biometric authentication system that is supposed to allow you to replace passwords. The unit should nevertheless be supported.

5. The virtual assistant Cortana , a rival to Apple’s Siri and already integrated into smartphones, makes its debut on computers with Windows 10. Cortana use the Microsoft search engine, Bing, to find files or data that can be on disk or online.

6. Faster a new browser , Edge, will replace the Internet Explorer and is designed to work with Cortana.

7. A panel called “Action Center ” organized notifications and to adjust personal settings.

8 . A new application can transmit streaming (on-line) games that are played on the Xbox video game console, also produced by Microsoft.

9. Windows 10 also upgrades its integrated protection system against viruses, phishing (phishing attacks) and malware (malicious programs).

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