Windows 8 was released on Oct 26th, 2012 to the public.

There are a lot of differences to its predecessor operating systems.

The Metro Style tiles and apps are the new learning curve of Windows 8 features.

The screen is divided into small tiles with apps and are updated from time to time.

you’re able to regroup the apps as per your interest.

Windows 8 has the dual advantage of a metro screen and normal start-up menu like Windows 7.

All the applications of the previous OS still run in Windows 8.

But to adjust to the new tiles takes little time.

Metro apps display on the metro screen.

They are easy to install and work easily with Windows.

Windows Store is another rich feature from where you’ve got the option to download the metro apps.

One-click access is available on the Metro screen for Windows Store.

A third-party software thatbrings back Start Menuto Windows 8.

Windows 8 Devices and Touch

Windows 8 has the dual approach of tablets and desktops.

It suits both the devices.

There is a change in the default net web surfer of Windows 8.

Internet 10 has the traditional view and a light-weight online window.

Touch commands are available for Window 8 touch devices.

SkyDrive, now called OneDrive, is integrated into Windows 8.

Even large files up to 2GB in size are available for transfer.

If you want toskip the login screenand directly go to the Metro interface, then this guide will help.

It offers quick access to search, sharing, gadget prefs and much more.

Search bar existed in previous Windows versions, but its user experience has improved in the new Windows 8.

Windows 8 snap-to feature allows multitasking of Metro apps.

On the same screen, you might operate two apps and also communicate with classic desktop applications.

Different brands likeDell, Lenovo, HP support the Windows 8 operating system and detail its features.

Two new options are available in addition to the system restore and other recovery options of Windows 7.

NewPC settingsare available in the control panel.

Load and boot times have significantly improved due to better resource allocations.

Windows 8 hibernates the system kernel when you shut down.

When you reboot, the system starts a lot quicker.

The live tiles display real time information.

Search within apps has vastly improved with Windows 8s search function.

it’s possible for you to connect to remote computers using theremote desktop protocol of Windows 8.

A complete video tutorial is given on how to implement it.

This is an incredible feature.

Windows Live Accounthelps to restore the personal controls of Windows 8 PC.

Hot Corners and Social Media Sharing

Hot corners is another great feature of Windows 8.

Further options are available under this setting.

Social Media accounts like Facebook, Twitter and Flickr can be linked to Windows 8.

When your friends update it is seen in the Peoples app updates.

It protects from ransomware and spyware.

The app permissions are mentioned for each app in the Windows Store.

Windows Live Idhelps in migrating to a new PC with the same prefs as on your old PC.

All the important personalized options are kept the same.

Pinning an app or tile is easy in Windows 8 Metro interface.

But if you would like to pin websites also, that is made feasible.

It helps in quick access to your most important sites.

Sharing is another good feature of Windows 8.

You just have to go to the Charms bar and share to Email or Facebook.

Task Manager and Xbox

Task Manager has also improved in Windows 8.

How processes and performance are managed are different in the new Metro OS.

The boost can be seen in the Task Manager details.

The amount of resources taken by each app and equipment are listed here.

Xbox live integration is done with Windows 8.

This makes playing games more easy and integration with Xbox devices simple.

tweaks were difficult in Windows 7.

But now with Windows 8 Xbox error codes are reduced.

USB 3.0 and ARM devices

USB 3.0 support is available.

In recent times, faster transfer rates are possible with USB 3.0.

If you have compatible external hard devices, reading and writing will be much quicker.

Windows 8 is supported on ARM devices and x86 architecture computers.

A special version called Windows RT runs on ARM based systems.

Legacy software cant be installed on this pop in of OS.

Start page has been mandatory for all systems.

The Metro screen is not very pleasing to Windows users.

It can be used both with keyboard and mouse, and also using touch.

This facilitates large work space.

you might extend the taskbar and wallpapers.

Theprice comparison of different versionsof Windows 8 can be seen here.