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Like any OS, there have been different versions over time
• Technology is forever changing
• Touch screens are the future
• A uniform solution across different types of devices
Different Versions of OS
• Windows is working towards providing a seamless OS solution across all platforms
Windows 8/10 is the future
• Phones
• Tablets
• 2 in 1s
• Laptops
• All in 1s
• Gaming Computers
The tower PC is on it’s last legs
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What about Apple and Android?
• Android is the most popular OS on any mobile platform, but it’s not ready for business.
• Apple is ready but is still relatively niche.
• Microsoft has been in the box seat since the very beginning.
• Which one should you choose?
Tablets & Phones
There are so many options it’s ridiculous!
Talk to people and read some reviews...
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1. Nokia Lumia 640 XL
2. Nokia Lumia 635
3. Nokia Lumia 530
4. Nokia Lumia 735
5. Nokia Lumia 1020
6. Nokia Lumia 640
7. Nokia Lumia 1520
8. Microsoft Lumia 930
1. Dell Venue 11 Pro 7000
2. HP Pavilion x2
3. Asus Transformer Book T300
4. Lenovo Yoga 900
5. Sony Xperia Z4
6. Asus Zenbook UX305
7. Dell XPS 13
8. Microsoft Surface 4 Pro BETTER STILL
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• All devices are not made the same, but they will have similar features.
• USB • Power connector • SD card slot • SIM slot • Dock port • HDMI socket • Sleep / Wake button • Volume Up / Down • Camera Front / Rear • Mic • Speaker • Headphone socket
Hands on your device
• Some devices have physical Home buttons while others rely on the screen (bottom left) or a keyboard
Home / Windows Buttons
Win 7 Win 8 Win 10
Start Menus
Win 10 combines the new functionality of 8 with the familiar presentation of 7
• Mouse: It’s all about the corners
• Touch: swipe in from
the edges
• Drag apps down to snap or close
• Right Click (or long press) Start button for extra options
Windows 8 Getting Around
Windows 10 has two modes
Windows 10 Getting Around
Left Edge Swipe New Desktop
Right Edge Swipe Action Center
Desktop 1 Desktop 2
Start Menu
Tablet Mode & Desktop Mode
Windows 8 Drag down from top or from task list
Multi-tasking & Closing Apps
Windows 10 use the X (swiping down reduces window size)
• Windows 8: Swipe Left to Right to switch between Apps
• Windows 10: Alt+Tab to switch between Apps
Windows App Store Create an Account
Where to get Apps
Use existing Microsoft Account or create one...
microsoft.com/live signup.live.com
Windows Store