Windows 10 Release Date: Microsoft Attempting to Reinvigorate PC Market
After waiting for more than a year, the official Windows 10 release date has finally rolled out worldwide last week. In the release, Microsoft attempts to reinvigorate the PC market that has been stale in recent years due to slow rollout of updates.
Windows 8 was a disaster, and it never got going even if former CEO Steve Ballmer did everything he can to rescue it. Now, Windows 10 will do the work for Microsoft, and from the looks of it, it is a clean operating system that has some serious potential.
The Start button menu is a breath of fresh air for Windows users who have painstakingly followed Windows 8.1 and its incremental updates. The Start button itself is reminiscent to the still popular Windows 7, while the menu inside brings back memories of Metro UI. This combination works, and is among the most cool-looking features of Windows 10.
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Another good change Windows 10 brings is the way apps behave when you click on them from the menu. They do not take over the entire screen, but just open a small window similar to what Windows have been known for decades.
Microsoft has also included its newest built-in browser named Edge to replace the now obsolete Internet Explorer. Based on reports, it feels like Google Chrome, but has a simpler interface.
The improvements from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 are definitely notable. But in a report by GSM Arena, it seems Microsoft is already eager to roll out Update 1 for its latest platform. This could mean that the Redmond giant will be updating Win 10 more often than its predecessors.
Overall, Microsoft has done good so far in rejuvenating its PC platform. The fact that Windows 10 can also run on some tablets and smartphones is also a clear indication that the Redmond giant is not willing to just fade into the horizon. It is willing to fight the platform battles, and Win 10 is a step in the right direction.
