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Microsoft Windows 8 review: First Look - Pictures

by: IT Pro team
13 Sep 2011
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  • The Metro interface for the Start screen; swipe at the side to open the ‘charms’ for searching, sharing and managing devices
    The Metro interface for the Start screen; swipe at the side to open the ‘charms’ for searching, sharing and managing devices
  • The Start menu is gone, but you can still search for apps, files and settings or send your search to another app, or the Web.
    The Start menu is gone, but you can still search for apps, files and settings or send your search to another app, or the Web.
  • The cut-down control panel for the Metro Start screen environment; you can also get the full control panel view on the deskto
    The cut-down control panel for the Metro Start screen environment; you can also get the full control panel view on the deskto
  • Install the optional Hyper-V to run virtual operating systems without extra software.
    Install the optional Hyper-V to run virtual operating systems without extra software.
  • Browse Web pages in the touch interface or on the desktop for the full IE browser interface.
    Browse Web pages in the touch interface or on the desktop for the full IE browser interface.
  • Slide Metro apps across the screen to get this split view.
    Slide Metro apps across the screen to get this split view.
  • The Metro Remote Desktop app is designed for touchscreens.
    The Metro Remote Desktop app is designed for touchscreens.
  • The Remote Desktop app has a touch-friendly interface for logging in.
    The Remote Desktop app has a touch-friendly interface for logging in.
  • Access a remote machine and keep an eye on your desktop apps at the same time.
    Access a remote machine and keep an eye on your desktop apps at the same time.
  • As well as the standard touchscreen keyboard, you get this split-screen keyboard which is easier to type on while holding a t
    As well as the standard touchscreen keyboard, you get this split-screen keyboard which is easier to type on while holding a t

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