Microsoft Windows 10: Inside The Newest Windows Upgrade That’s On Millions Of Devices

Microsoft’s Windows 10 was and is largely a game-changer for the tech giant. The latest OS brings a host of different updates, including putting the power of a digital assistant in your search bar and introducing a brand-new browser that allows you to annotate and draw on webpages. Even though there are plenty of new features included in the upgrade, it also has a feel that will be very familiar to users running Windows 8 and 8.1. In fact, at first glance, it might appear nothing has changed at all.

The Windows overhaul seems to be working out for Microsoft; NPR discovered that there are over 75 million devices currently running the Windows 10 upgrade. Microsoft offered Windows 10 as a free preview to users starting back in September of this year, asking only user feedback in return for the upgrade. Members of the Windows Insider program also got the chance to snag Windows 10 the day it came out, free of charge.

Microsoft pushes new updates to MSN Weather, Sports, and News on Windows 10 http://t.co/BQTJTXgNua pic.twitter.com/U3lTaO7Mk5

— Windows Central (@windowscentral) August 26, 2015

After overcoming some privacy concerns surrounding the Wi-Fi sense feature, it appears Windows 10 has come back in force. The feature was a wireless method of sharing Wi-Fi passwords with friends and email contacts. Just as with every upgrade, however, there are caveats attached. According to BGR,Windows 10 doesn’t come with a serial key and may not realize you’re running a genuine copy of the upgrade if you have to change your computer’s hardware.

There has also been talk that Windows users could benefit from waiting to upgrade until bugs and other kinks have been worked out. Additionally, the Inquisitr found that the popular game Candy Crush Saga is pre-installed on Windows 10 devices, as are other forms of bloatware that harmless, but may be unwanted and in the way.

Should Windows users choose to ignore those warnings, things will likely still go smoothly, but it pays to be cautious before taking the plunge. Also, it’s useful to note that those coming to Windows 10 from a much earlier OS such as XP or Vista will likely need some time to get comfortable with the new tile-based design.

Overall, however, Windows 10 is an intuitive user experience that should be easily navigable by anyone with basic computer or tablet literacy. The fact that Cortana can do for your computer what Siri can do for your phone is pretty darn amazing, and the new upgrade is definitely worth a look at if you’re willing to adapt to its unique style.

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