Windows 10 Will Be Free, And All The Details From The Windows 10 Event

Microsoft’s event has finally revealed all its secrets surrounding Windows 10; some were expected, while others not so. There is clearly something to appeal to everyone in this major update, whether you are a heavy Internet browser or a gamer. Microsoft’s focus seems to be set on providing cross-platform access to a variety of users and obviously, winning back haters of Windows 8. Have a look through some of the main new features of Windows 10 and decide for yourself whether it will be a success. Perhaps the new HoloLens will grab your attention or the new, confirmed browser Spartan. Whatever the case, Windows’ 10 success will no doubt hinge on whether these new updates, additions and enhancements are enough to entice everyone to use them and put Microsoft’s operating system back on top again. Tell us what you think!

Cortana

Image 2 of 5

The big focus for Windows 10 is to be the same across all devices, whether that be PCs, tablets, mobiles or Xbox. Cortana, which has been limited to Windows Phone up until now, will now be accessible via PCs too. Gillet said that hopefully Cortana's voice controls would prove more popular. Perhaps more so than Windows 8 more touch-orientated commands. Examples were given at the event of how Cortana could be used: dictating and sending emails, finding out weather forecasts, finding where your car was parked or even bringing up Powerpoint presentations.