8 ways Windows 10 will attract Mac OS X users

Not long ago, Microsoft executive Kevin Turner once again publicly stated that Windows 10 is the best version of Windows so far, and more users will soon praise it highly after using it. Microsoft has announced a large number of new features for Windows 10, including a smarter Cortana voice assistant, a new multi-desktop experience, and a new start menu. Microsoft believes that these new features will attract more users to use the Windows 10 operating system, even Mac users, for a gorgeous turnaround.

So, what are the attractions of Windows 10, which will be available on PCs and tablets on July 29, compared to Mac OS X? Let's take a quick inventory.

1. Cortana voice assistant is now available on PC

Although Siri has undergone an epic evolution in iOS 9, becoming smarter and more understanding, all these changes are limited to iOS devices. However, Microsoft's Cortana voice assistant is very different, and is directly integrated into the Windows 10 operating system as one of the key features. Microsoft officially claims that "Let Cortana become everyone's true personal digital assistant, working on the device all day to help take care of daily tasks." Microsoft has introduced a lot about Cortana. Simply put, Cortana is not just a simple voice communication, it can also learn more over time, thus becoming more personalized and practical. Cortana also has the function of providing reminders at the right time and place to reduce the chance of missing, thereby improving work efficiency.

2. Microsoft Edge will become the next most popular browser

If you are dissatisfied with Chrome's continuous removal of powerful plug-ins and Safari's inefficiency, then Microsoft's Edge may be your best choice for the next step. Currently, Edge is not only a new browser included with Windows 10, but will also be set as the default browser. Compared with IE 11, Microsoft has finally adopted a "clean cut" strategy, cutting off a large number of functional supports such as ActiveX, and no longer considering backward compatibility, making it more streamlined and faster.

The key point is that Edge also integrates the search service Bing and the virtual personal voice assistant Cortana. These features can help provide a better browser experience by collecting and tracking user behavior. For example, when the user types a URL address, Edge will immediately generate relevant answers. For example, if you enter "NBA", Edge may provide game news, schedules or results to improve execution efficiency.

In addition, Edge is more suitable for reading. You can write or type notes directly on the web page and share them with others, read articles offline without interference, and support extensions in the future. Microsoft also promised that Edge will become a safer browser, such as adding a layer of authentication to ensure the security of personal information when visiting unknown sites, and some features such as Windows Shell SmartScreen also help remove malware.

3. Xbox Gamer’s Paradise

Microsoft is clearly trying to please more gamers on Windows 10. In the future, Windows will fully integrate the Xbox platform. In other words, on Windows 10 devices, Xbox franchises and Xbox Live will be included in Windows 10, and players can stream games on Xbox One to PCs running Windows 10 to compete with console players. This is a practical feature that will help reduce disputes in families with more children and make it easier to play games with friends.

4. The Windows Store is getting better

The Windows Store has not been a very good app store so far, as many of the latest and greatest apps are always lacking, and key apps are simply not available.

But Microsoft has now introduced a concept called "universal applications", which are said to be able to run directly on any Windows device including PCs, tablets and smartphones, support touch operations, and automatically adjust the interface size to adapt to various screens based on the size of the user's device, ensuring the most suitable, fastest, smoothest and familiar operating experience on each device.

Currently, built-in applications such as mail, calendar, music and photos have completed the transformation into universal applications. In the future, developers can easily convert applications from Android and iOS platforms into universal applications for Windows 10. Microsoft believes that Windows 10 will attract more developers to write universal applications. "Developers are willing to write universal applications because more than 1 billion people around the world will use Windows 10. For developers, as long as there are users, they will develop applications."

5. The best office suite

It is undeniable that the best office suite in the world is Office, and the Windows version is always the most comprehensive. Microsoft has confirmed that many devices pre-installed with Windows 10 will have Word, Excel and PowerPoint pre-installed for free to varying degrees. Not only are there touch screen versions and traditional desktop versions, but in the future, you will be able to purchase a certain application separately, such as Word alone, which means you no longer need to spend more money on the entire Microsoft Office suite.

6. OneDrive makes synchronization much easier

Another good reason for Microsoft to promote Windows 10 is OneDrive. Saving all your files and photos to OneDrive is just the most basic storage feature. The point is that this cloud storage also allows you to access and share these contents from Mac, Android or iOS tablets and smartphones, or bring the configuration of a Windows PC to another new Windows PC. Thanks to the included Office Oneline feature, in the future, when using the office suite, you can also save all documents anywhere and continue editing between various devices. OneDrive provides 15 GB of storage space for free by default, which is much more conscientious than Apple's iCloud with only 5GB.

7. Support 2-in-1 devices

The shipment of 2-in-1 devices is increasing rapidly, and some analysts predict that this number will rise to 269 million units by 2019. However, universal applications and the newly developed Continuum mode will be one of the biggest driving forces for 2-in-1 devices. First of all, Windows 10's universal applications can present the best appearance and performance on all devices and in all modes. In addition, Continuum mode can determine whether the user is using laptop mode or tablet mode, optimize the screen experience, and facilitate users to switch between touch screen or keyboard and mouse at any time to process tasks faster.

8. Windows Hello makes the system more secure

Windows 10 has more built-in security features to ensure safety, but the most important one is the new Windows Hello biometric authentication method. This feature supports various authentication methods such as fingerprint, iris and face recognition. In other words, you can complete identity authentication by just showing your face or moving your fingers. It is used to log in to Windows, replace passwords or authorize online payments, etc. In the future, there will be no need to store any passwords, making the experience more secure and personalized. In contrast, Apple's most popular, most secure and most sensitive Touch ID technology does not appear on Mac.

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