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Windows 10

Windows 10 is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based operating system. It acts as an
interface between the software and the hardware components of a computer. It controls
and monitors the working of application software and other system software present in

a computer. Let’s learn more about the features of Window 10.

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Pinning is a feature that enables you to pin apps, files, settings and programs to the Start Menu.
This means that you can always have a shortcut within easy reach.

Aero Shake minimises all open windows on your desktop except one. In this feature, the window
that you want to be displayed on your desktop is the window that you hold with your mouse
and ‘shake’.

Features of Windows 10

Windows 10 has various interesting and useful features that make it popular.

Improved Start Menu

The new Start menu comes with a button present at the bottom left corner of the screen
which gives access to various apps. There is also a Power button off ering various options
like Sleep, Shut down and Restart. On clicking the Start button, two adjacent panels

show. The left panel consists of a column showing pinned, recently and most-used apps.
The right panel features live tiles that can be customised, resized and reorganised.

Cortana Making Search Easier

Cortana is a voice-controlled digital assistant in Windows 10. It allows the user to interact
with the device without lifting a finger. The user can search specifi c files, folders and work
in diff erent programs just by telling the computer to do so. It can be used to do several

tasks like watching videos, playing music, setting reminders, and sending e-mails. Cortana
also allows to operate two programs simultaneously thus enabling multitasking.

Improved Multitasking

Windows 10 provides a new Multiple Desktops feature which enables the user to run
multiple desktops at the same time. The user can keep the track of all open apps and set
up a new desktop with all the programs that need to be worked upon.

Window Snapping

The Snapping feature of Windows 10 helps the user to work with various applications
on the same screen. The applications can be dragged and set to any part of the screen.

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