5 Main Features of Windows 8 The Windows 8 release date is October 26th, 2012. From the Developers Preview mode, we know it is very different from Windows 7. What are the main features of Windows 8? Before deciding whether to upgrade to Windows 8, you can have a look at this article which mainly focus on the outstanding characteristic of it. Here are some simple introductions to the main features of Windows 8: 1. Quick run-up time When compared to Windows 7, Windows 8 has improved its load and boot up speed. This is partly due to the better resource allocations to applications and the system. Windows 8 embrace a technique of partial hibernation, so that you can reinitialize quicker by the memory of your previous session. No more twiddling your thumbs while waiting for your computer to spring to life. 2. Creative user interface When you logging in to Windows 8, you can see the metro UI looks like the touchscreen devices such as tablets and smartphones. You can also customize your personalized grid by adding and arranging applications. 3. Windows To Go Windows To Go lets users make a virtual copy of their computers on a thumb drive, complete with settings, wallpaper, files, and apps. Plugged it into another computer with Windows 8 already installed, and you can boot up the PC and make it look exactly alike the OS you normally use, with all settings intact.
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4. Improved search function There isn’t a search box at the bottom of the Start menu. Even the trademark Start menu does not exist. Then you may ask: is there any convenient search function available? The answer is yes! You don’t need to find out the start menu for a search box anymore. All you need to do is to type anything, and a search box will appear from the right and give you the results. 5. Improved support for multiple monitors Windows 8 offers new features to perform better management on multiple monitors. Simply stretch the wallpaper across multiple displays or view the start screen on one monitor and the desktop on the other.
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How to Rip and Convert DVD in Windows 8: http://www.aimersoft.com/rip-dvd/dvd-ripper-windows-8.html
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