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18 Aug

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What’s New in Windows 10

August 18, 2015 | By |

If you haven’t heard yet, as of July 29 Windows 10 is available as a free download. Yes, it’s available for freeā€¦assuming you are already running Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 and download it within a year. You’ll want to check out our article “How to Upgrade to Windows 10” for the all the details on the upgrade process. For now, let’s get a glimpse into some of the features we’re most excited about here at Instructor Gadget.

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18 Aug

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How to Upgrade to Windows 10

August 18, 2015 | By |

As you’ve probably heard, Windows 10 is a free upgrade for those on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. If you haven’t already, check out our post “What’s New in Windows 10” to get insight into what the version is going to be all about. Here, we’ll outline what you need to know and what you need to do – all with links to tools that guide you how to do it.

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17 Aug

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Microsoft Edge: Watch Out Chrome!

August 17, 2015 | By |

Move Over Internet Explorer, Welcome to the Edge

One of the more exciting features of Windows 10 is the new web browser it will be introducing: Microsoft Edge. Many folks gave up on Internet Explorer years ago and are now devout followers of Google Chrome, Mozilla’s Firefox and Apple Safari. Microsoft Edge, formerly known as Project Spartan, aims to change all of that. In addition to new features detailed below such as page annotation, integration with Cortana, new-page tab and reading mode, Edge supports more standards (which means pages will ultimately work better), is faster and works universally across platforms such as your phone, tablet and PC.

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16 Aug

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Cortana: Microsoft’s Answer to Siri and Ok, Google

August 16, 2015 | By |

Hey Cortana, let’s get personal

Cortana is Microsoft’s solution to Apple’s Siri and Google’s Google Now. With Windows 10, Microsoft is attempting to develop an intelligent personal assistant for the future of not just search but also the way you interact with your devices (mobile and personal computer). The key will be ensuring that Cortana is not only personal but proactive. Microsoft’s vision is that she will continually learn from your patterns and begin to proactively anticipate what you do – such as checking last night’s sports scores as soon as you wake up in the morning. Microsoft actually interviewed real personal assistants to better understand what made them useful for the consumer, which inspired features such as the notebook feature.

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15 Aug

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Virtual Desktops in Windows 10

August 15, 2015 | By |

Virtual DesktopsĀ 

If you are like me, you use the same device for work and play. Virtual desktops let you create independent workspaces where you can keep all the applications you use for work, another for researching your next vacation getaway, and still another for your favorite hobby. This ought to streamline efficiency for the mode in which you are working.

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