4.2.8 Use the Windows 10 Interface

Windows 10 User Interface Overview

• In Windows 10, the term "apps" encompasses both traditional desktop apps and Windows store apps.
• The start menu in Windows 10 displays both recently added apps and most used apps by default, with the option to customize it.
• The Settings app in Windows 10 is gradually incorporating features and functionality from the Control Panel.
• The Windows 10 desktop includes the notification area, quick launch area, and taskbar, similar to earlier versions of Windows.
• Windows 10 introduces virtual desktops, allowing users to create and switch between multiple desktops to organize and manage running applications.
• Cortana in Windows 10 serves as a personal assistant, offering search capabilities and speech recognition for voice commands.
• Cortana's settings can be customized, including microphone, lock screen, language, permissions, and history.
• Cortana gathers and stores information based on user searches in the cloud.
• The Windows 10 user interface treats both traditional desktop apps and Windows store apps as "apps".
• The start menu in Windows 10 can be customized to display the most used apps instead of recently added apps.
• The Settings app in Windows 10 is taking over features and functionality from the Control Panel, with some settings available only in one or the other.
• Windows 10 introduces virtual desktops, allowing users to create and switch between multiple desktops to organize running applications.