Cover image via TheVergeMicrosoft's latest OS, Windows 10 released on 29 July as a free download for consumers and businesses. According to the tech giant, this will be the last version of Windows.
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It's been more than two weeks after the worldwide launch of Windows 10 – many users are still on the fence – should I upgrade or not?
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We've rounded up some of the most common questions people have regarding Windows 10. Hopefully, it'll help you make a decision!
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1. Is Windows 10 really free? Well, yes and no
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So what happens after a year?
No news on Windows 10 pricing in Malaysia yet.
2. Will my PC run Windows 10? Microsoft has given a quick rundown on the requirements needed
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Users who are running Windows 8 or 7 on their PC will most likely have no problems running Windows 10
3. What's new in Windows 10? Quite a lot, really
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Cortana is Microsoft's take on a digital assistant
Microsft Edge aka Project Spartan is the new browser for Windows 10, completely separate from Internet Explorer who died earlier this year. RIP…
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Resembling a Google Chrome-like design, Edge uses a new rendering system with brand new social sharing features
Continuum – not to be mistaken with John Mayer's third album, this feature helps the OS to adapt to the way a device is being used at the moment
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It isn't just Windows itself that changes to suit your hardware; applications will also adjust to offer the best way to interact with them on the platform you're using
Action Center is a feature for you to access your app notifications, quick actions and commonly used apps
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Gaming – streaming Xbox One games on a PC has been made possible by Windows 10
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To make the transition smoother, every copy of Windows 10 will come with an Xbox app which connects players to their consoles
4. Can I downgrade to Windows 7 or 8 if I absolutely hate Windows 10? Yes, you can! But you can only do it within 30 days
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5. Any privacy issues regarding Windows 10? Well yes, Windows 10 is sending private user data to Microsoft — even when privacy settings are activated
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According to Mashable, Microsoft collects data to improve its services – but no search data is sent to the company
6. Are there any bugs and glitches? Considering Windows 10 is pretty new, there are still some bugs that need to be ironed out
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Some of the common problems faced by Windows 10 users are battery problems, buggy and broke software and touch pad woes. Many of these bugs differ from PC to PC.
Nothing to worry though, Microsoft has churned out updates since the launch to counter bugs and glitches
The million dollar question: Should I update to Windows 10?
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Microsoft has put a lot of effort into the creation of Windows 10, and the results are pretty satisfying. Yes, there are still bugs and glitches, but that comes with any new OS, so give Microsoft some time to iron things out.
The OS is clean, user-friendly and easy to understand. It's also packed with helpful features that you'll actually want to use. The fact that it's free for the majority of existing Windows users, and can be rolled back quickly to the previous version if you don't like it, really makes it very, very easy to recommend.
