Windows 8 vs Windows 7 OS

If you have purchased a new laptop or desktop recently, the chances are that you will now be trying to get grips with Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8. And if I am not wrong, Windows 8 now comes pre-installed on most of newly launched computing devices since the later part of 2012.

Windows 8 is a new version of OS that comes with new style interface along with support for touch screens- be it on laptop, mobile phone or tablet PC. Though Win 8 looks quite different from Windows 7, but it doesn’t come with very drastic change. But the change in layer of OS from 7 to 8 is pretty drastic, and if you ask me, it might not be the right path for everyone.

Windows 8 OS is growing, but still it is a way behind Windows 7. After nine months on sale, figures reveal that Win 8 will need some more time to take lead from its predecessor.

But still, Windows 8 OS has been attracting users spanning over every age group and work field. What’s new? Of course, its new user interface is something which has been making news all round the circle; but for some it is disappointing. Also, initial reaction of most of the users with regards to Windows 8’s usability and user experience has received mixed response; even from tech gurus and reviewers.

Let us check out the main differences between Windows 8 and Windows 7:

 

The first and most obvious reason you might not like Windows 8 is the Start Menu. In Win 7, you can access the Start Menu by clicking an icon at the left corner; from where you can easily search for files and programs or just click the shortcuts created on the Start Menu itself.

But making things more complicated, Windows 8 comes with this drastic change. There is no Start Menu; instead a colorful Start Screen can be seen with Live Tiles updating information on various installed applications and programs. And this has become a topic for discussion on most of the tech sites and forum. Many argue that the lacks of Start Menu makes search, explore and navigation quite complicated on Windows 8, though there are others who think that it gives new experience to the users taking them beyond the unimaginable. So, I wouldn’t say Win 8 lacked that charm, but it requires some more time to make users addictive.

That was the start up to give you an idea that if Windows 8 is complicated then it can be fun too exploring it. Well, here is a list of features that might help you make your mind for Windows 8 over Windows 7:

• Instead of Icons that we found in Windows 7, the new Start Screen in Win 8 comes with Tiles. It might feel bit awkward to open the apps, and if you are unable to locate one, then right click mouse at the bottom of the screen, to get All App option. Bit time consuming but that is something new and refreshing.
• In Windows 7, you get a Windows Live Mail for your email but Windows 8 OS comes with new updated Mail app, which again is something different.
• Unlike Win 7, where we have separate contacts for Skype, email and social networking; Windows 8 has collaborated each contact in its new People app, making it easier for the users to search the listed contacts at one place.
• Windows 8 comes with two versions of Internet Explorer 10. One can be opened from a Tile Screen and another from an icon on the Desktop; though you can still pin programs to the task bar.
• Windows 8 OS comes with a new antivirus program called ‘Defender’.
• Additional apps can also be downloaded in Windows 8

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  Unlike Windows 7, Win 8’s new UI facilitates in easy reinstallation and restoration of the program. But it is sure to create trouble for troubleshooters if they want to access vital spots like Safe Mode. Moreover, if Win 7 has been optimized for laptops and desktops only; then Windows 8 is compatible with smart phones, computers and tablet PCs as well along with touch input.
  FYI, Windows is faster than Windows 7 in some aspects though; such as start up time, wake up from sleep, shut down time, multimedia performance but when it comes to 3D performance, Win 7 has always been voted best for high resolution gaming performance.
  At the end of the day, selecting amongst the two Operating Systems just comes down to a matter of personal taste, user experience and, of course finances. If you have just given Windows 8 blink and go feel, then I would recommend trying it once and ensure to explore. It is only the matter of familiarity that might make you lean towards Win 8.
   
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Google+ App A New Breakthrough in Social Media

Since its foundation, Google has achieved much advancement as online search engine, email provider, software developer and smart phone maker. The recent in its achievements is Google+ App. The latest online social networking application for Android and iOS devices is the newest addition from the American multinational corporation.

Forget about the introduction, if you ask me which social networks I would prefer based on mobile application experience, trust me, nothing is better than the revamped Google+. Renovated and rediscovered, the latest release seems to be much more active and operated on new smart phone, its experience felt more intriguing. Post updates, share videos & images and other information with your friends and family in your circle with the updated Google+.

Not only this, you can now include animated GIFs, which was missing from the older version. With this Google app, the layer of technology between the community and social media users has almost been blurred out. This app has been favored over Facebook for its new slick UI that allows the users to add friends and add them in your circles. Browse through stream and chat with friends, experience the new Plus in social networking.

The Move: PC to Mobile

The PC version of Google+ looked like a big disaster, though it managed to get few millions subscribers. But, unlike its PC version, the new mobile app is well-organized and comes with 4.5 rating on the Android market. With more than 5 million downloads since its release, the app seems to be taking over the Facebook mobile version like epidemic.

Once you download the mobile version of Google+, you will find two icons added to the Menu of your smart phone; one Google+ itself and other labeled as Messenger. After installation, you are all set to browse and swipe your fingers through the latest social networking app.

It comes with Stream feature, which is quite similar to Facebook’s News Feed. This will allow the users to view updates, video and photos of friends and communities added in your list. Also, viewing images in mobile version is simple and easy. It gives freedom to share your last night’s party pictures with your friends, but restricts the sharing the same with your parents or boss. This is quite useful, if you don’t want to disclose what you did from your parents.

Time to Switch

As of the latest release, Google+ has been successful in taking over the likes of Facebook and Twitter. The user’s engagement with this new social networking app seems to be consistently increasing. The app has been recently included with few more updates making it more interesting and intriguing.

Google+ gives users a socialized video chat experience, which is sure to become next breakthrough in social media. If you are an Android or iOS user, then make it a point to sign up with Google+, to experience the next level in mobile social networking.

Just when his parents thought he would become a Management Executive in some firm, Laique’s early exposure to Games made him took a job for creating reviews and articles on Latest Video Games. A gamer himself, he entered our bandwagon and made Gaming a core part of our Work.


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