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Published onAugust 10, 2015
published onAugust 10, 2015
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Microsoft’s pitch forWindows 10 is ‘familiarity’. Microsoft believes that consumers who have used older versions of Windows will appreciate the return of desktop refinements in Windows 10. For Windows 8 users, Windows 10 re-imagines mobile friendliness first introduced by Metro/Modern design. Whichever story users choose to rally behind, Microsoft is using various avenues to inform Windows users of all the new and old that Windows 10 has to offer.A few weeks ago, Microsoft launched a YouTube series of videos that walked users through10 upcoming features in Windows 10, alongsidea television campaignhighlighting Cortana, Windows Hello, and Microsoft Edge. We’ve also recently stumbled across aninteractive web demo of Windows 10 for Windows userswho have yet to upgrade, but are curious about Windows 10.The demo includes interactive Q&A’s, video walkthroughs, as well as device-specific layouts and information. Users can scroll through options such as:
The web demo is a comprehensive overview of what users can expect from Windows 10 on PCs, tablets, and phones. Combining this latest web demo with the YouTube series and recent television commercials, Microsoft is arguably doing a better job of introducing Windows 10 than it did Windows 8. To many, Windows 8’s biggest shortcoming was the lack of instructions that accompanied the release. Perhaps Microsoft’s telemetry relied a bit too much on a mobile learning curve that didn’t extend to PC users. Whatever the cause, the Windows 8 adoption appeared to be partially marred by users who were merely confused about features, details, and usability.Whether or not Microsoft succeeds in telling a complete and coherent ‘familiarity’ story is still up in the air. It has been two weeks since the wider public has been allowed to fiddle with the latest retooling of Windows. Early numbers issued by Microsoft have been positive and the greater accessibility of information and tutorials such as these, should aid in usersfamiliaritywith Windows 10.
Kareem Anderson
Networking & Security Specialist
Kareem is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. His passion for technology and content creation drives are unmatched, driving him to create well-researched articles and incredible YouTube videos.
He is always on the lookout for everything new about Microsoft, focusing on making easy-to-understand content and breaking down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security.
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Kareem Anderson
Networking & Security Specialist
He is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. He breaks down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security
