What is windows 10 os
Windows 10 is a major release of Microsoft’s Windows NT operating system. It is the direct successor to Windows 8.1, which was released nearly two years earlier. It was released to manufacturing on July 15, 2015, and later to retail on July 29, 2015.
Windows 10 is the most recent version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. There have been many different versions of Windows over the years, including Windows 8 (released in 2012), Windows 7 (2009), Windows Vista (2006), and Windows XP (2001). While older versions of Windows mainly ran on desktop and laptop computers, Windows 10 is also designed to run equally well on tablets.
Windows 10 is the latest operating system from Microsoft for personal computers. Officially unveiled in 2015 it introduced the idea of rolling updates to the operating system.
Microsoft has successfully dominated the personal computer operating system for decades and its latest version, Windows 10, looks likely to carry on this market control.
Windows 10 was released to consumers on the 29th of July 2015 as the successor to Windows 9. This latest version of the Windows operating system introduced what the company called “universal apps”, apps that are developed to work on smartphones, personal computers, video game consoles, and HoloLens.
Features of Windows 10
Windows 10 may very well be Microsoft’s most powerful platform ever made for organizations and their employees. Windows 10 is more familiar from a user experience standpoint. Still, it also includes so much of what businesses need—including enterprise-grade security, identity, and information protection features, which reduces complexity and proves a better experience for the business’s modern needs.
The newest powerhouse platform offers a host of new and advanced features; below are our top five:
1. New Start Menu
Microsoft has brought back the Start Menu. Now, when you click on the Start button at the bottom left of the screen, you get two panels side by side, with the left column showing pinned, recent, and most-used apps.
You also get a power button at the top for options such as Hibernate, Standby, and Shutdown, while the right column features a selection of live tiles that you can customize, resize, and reorganize. Plus, you can have the Start Menu expand to the full screen whenever you want, eliminating the need for a Modern UI Start Screen.
2. Cortana Integration
Windows 10 will bring Microsoft’s voice-controlled digital assistant Cortana to desktop computers to make it easier for you to interact with your device without lifting a finger. You will be able to search your hard drive for specific files, pull up photos from specific dates, or launch PowerPoint presentations just by telling your PC to do so. You can even get Cortana to send an email while you’re working on a spreadsheet, making multi-tasking much more manageable.
3. Microsoft Edge Web Browser
Internet Explorer was replaced by Microsoft Edge, which features a new rendering engine called EdgeHTML. Edge integrates with the Cortana Digital Assistant to provide voice control, search, and personalized info to users.
Users can also use Edge to annotate web pages, and these annotations are stored on OneDrive and can be used with other users. A “Reading List” function syncs content between devices and a “Reading Mode” that strips out the formatting to allow more comfortable reading on devices. Many of the alterations have been made to keep Edge more in line with rival browsers, such as Chrome and Firefox.
4. Virtual Desktops
Unless you have a multi-monitor setup, it can be easy to run out of screen space. For that reason, Windows 10 provides multiple desktops that you can work in and quickly switch between. The virtual desktops feature in Windows 10 is called “Task View” and is located on the Taskbar. To add a new desktop, all you need to do is click the Plus sign. You create multiple desktops, and switching between them is just a matter of connecting the Task View button again and moving your mouse over the thumbnail of the one you want. Once the workspace is displayed above, click on it (or click the Task View button again) to start using it.
5. Universal Apps
To make the transition across devices more seamless, Microsoft is introducing a new category of software called Universal Apps, which use the same code but adapt their interface to the device in your hand. Microsoft is also bundling its own set of Universal apps with the OS, including Photos, Videos, Music, Maps, People & Messaging, and Mail & Calendar, which function the same way on tablets, and PCs. The content is stored and synced via Microsoft’s cloud service OneDrive so you can pick up where you left off on another device.
How is Windows 10 different from other versions?
Many users complained that Windows 8, the previous version of Windows, was confusing and difficult to use. As a result, Windows 10 looks and feels similar to older versions. Still, it includes a lot of new features and improvements. Watch the video below to learn more:
How To Fix Battery Not Charging In Windows 10
There are a variety of factors why your laptop’s battery might suddenly stop charging or won’t charge to full capacity. These can include age, health, and possible firmware or hardware issues. One of the easiest things you can do is power down your computer, plug it in and let it charge overnight. If you don’t see any differences, try some of the following suggestions below.
1. Run Windows 10 Battery Diagnostics
If your battery isn’t fully charging, the first thing you can try is the Battery troubleshooter in Windows 10.
- Open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot
- Scroll down then click Power
- Click Run the troubleshooter
Complete the wizard, then restart your device to see if the problem is resolved.
Most laptop computers include their own factory diagnostics utilities, too. It is recommended you also use those to test your battery. Accessing the diagnostics will vary by manufacturer, so consult the documentation that came with your computer. Before you run a test, you might need to fully charge the device to 99 or 100 percent, disconnect the AC adapter, boot into the diagnostic utility, and then run the test.
2. Check if Your AC Power Supply is Properly Connected
Sometimes the power cable connected to your AC power supply brick might be loose. Check to make sure it is fitted and secured properly.
3. Try a Different Wall Outlet and Check for Low Voltage and Electrical Issues
The other day, my house had some serious electrical issues going on. You would be amazed by how much voltage issues can affect the performance of your system. For example, plugging my laptop into an outlet within my room dimmed the light, while an outlet in the living room caused it to wink.
In another room, it remained constant, but charging was horribly slow. This, of course, meant I had low voltage issues, and with so many appliances competing for the little bit of faulty energy, it made it even worse. Ultimately, I ended hiring an electrician to sort out the issues. After fixing it up, my laptop started charging normally.
4. Test with Another Charger
I mentioned the AC power adapter earlier. Your charger might be the culprit. If you have a working spare lying around the home, give it a try to see if it charges. You can also borrow one from your work colleague if you don’t have any. If you don’t have access to another charger, try yours on another laptop to see if it charges the device.
If you are mixing and matching laptop power adapters, make sure you choose the correct power supply. Read the brick and make sure it has the same polarity and voltage as the adapter for your laptop.
5. Remove All External Devices
If you keep external devices such as a smartphone, a USB external drive, mouse, printer, and anything else attached to your system while charging, it will take longer for your battery to reach 100%. So make sure you disconnect all of those devices, so your system won’t be competing with all the other electronics.
6. Check Your Connectors for Dirt or Damage
If your laptop has a modular battery, remove it, check for any damage, or see if it needs cleaning around the contacts and inside the battery compartment. Also, check if any dust particles inside the charging port might prevent the battery from charging.
7. Check for BIOS and Chipset Driver Updates
Sometimes your system might be overdue for an update for components such as your BIOS and Chipset. Updates can help resolve bugs that might be preventing the battery from charging efficiently.
8. Press and Release Power Button Reset
Sometimes unknown glitches can prevent the battery from charging. An easy way to fix it is to power down your computer, hold down the power button for 15 to 30 seconds, plug in the AC adapter, then start the computer.
9. Disable Apps and Check Battery Usage in Windows 10
Going back to Windows 10 a bit, I recently noticed my Surface Pro took an unusually long time to charge, and the fans started to rev up. Little did I notice the culprit was right there on my Taskbar all along. Slack’s Windows client was waiting in an attempt to connect to the Internet. So, checking your apps to determine what’s running in the background can help you not only conserve battery life but limit what prevents it from charging faster.
There are a couple of ways to do that. Open Start > Settings > Privacy > Background apps. Scroll down, then toggle off the apps that might be preventing your device from reaching a full charge.
Still in Settings, open System > Battery > Battery usage by app. This will tell you which apps are using the most battery, and you can decide what to do, whether to let Windows decide if it should run in the background while not sacrificing battery life.
10. Replace Charger or Battery Module
Ultimately, if you don’t see any improvements after trying all the above, it may be best to replace either the charger or the battery itself. This will require contacting your laptop manufacturer and placing an order. Batteries and chargers are not necessarily cheap, especially if it’s an older system. But, if you have no choice, it’s something you will have to do to get your system back in working order.
Hopefully, these simple tricks can get your battery working again. If not, then consider contacting the manufacturer about getting the battery or charger replaced. Merchant sites such as Amazon.com might even have your battery module in stock and at a cheaper and faster rate than going through the manufacturer.
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