Windows 8 has been a massive disappointment for both Microsoft and for PC owners around the world. But it looks like we’re getting closer to the next edition of the company’s operating system.
According to The Verge, Microsoft will show off the consumer version of its upcoming Windows 10 during an event scheduled for late January.
The event will reportedly focus on the consumer enhancements included in Windows 10. The company will also discuss how Windows 10 will serve as a single platform for Windows-based PCs, tablets, phones, and the Xbox One.
Microsoft has yet to confirm a release date, but Windows 10 should be available sometime in 2015.
Microsoft previously showed off an early version of Windows 10 during an event in September, but primarily focused on how business users stand to benefit from the operating system.
Still, what we saw from Windows 10 gave us some hope. The biggest improvement to the operating system is that the Start button is making its triumphant return. The new Start button gets a slick new look that appears to be a combination of the classic Windows start menu and Windows 8’s tile interface.
Desktop and laptop users will also be happy to learn that the classic Windows Desktop is back. The tile interface can still be accessed on the PC version of Windows 10, but it will take a backseat to the desktop screen…Read More
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