. Development History
The development of Windows 10 began in 2014. Microsoft first showcased this new operating system at a new product launch event in San Francisco and named it "Windows 10", skipping the number "9". After about a year of development, testing, and collecting user feedback, Microsoft officially released Windows 10 on July 29, 2015. Since then, Windows 10 has continuously received regular security updates and service improvements, making it one of the preferred operating systems for many enterprises and individual users.
II. System Features
User Interface
- Start Menu: Windows 10 re - introduced the Start Menu, combining the traditional program list in the style of Windows 7 with the Live Tiles in the style of Windows 8. Users can quickly access frequently used programs, files, and system settings through the Start Menu. The Live Tiles can display real - time information of applications, such as weather, emails, etc.
- Desktop and Taskbar: The desktop is the main area where users perform various operations. Icons represent various programs or files. The taskbar is located at the bottom of the screen and contains buttons such as the Start Menu, search box, Task View, Cortana, and Action Center.
Virtual Desktop
Windows 10 supports the virtual desktop feature, allowing users to create multiple desktop environments. For example, users can open work - related applications such as office software and email clients on one desktop, and entertainment - related applications such as games and video players on another. The Windows + Tab key combination can be used to quickly switch desk