Microsoft® Windows 10 Is Here 

Well, it is here! Today is the day, July 29th, Microsoft® Windows 10 is being released.

It won’t however be released to all platforms immediately. Microsoft® is first releasing it to desktops, laptops and tablet devices. It will then be provided to other devices (phones, the Xbox One, Arduino machines and HoloLens).

As for cost, for current Windows 7 and 8.1 users, Windows 10 upgrades downloaded directly from Microsoft® will be free for one year, until July 28, 2016. After that period, for both product keys and standalone copies of the OS sold on those flash drives, the price starts at $119.

But, if you aren’t eligible for Microsoft’s free upgrade program (ie. have a non-genuine Windows version or one older than Windows 7), Windows 10 Home will cost $119 and Windows 10 Pro will cost $199 per license. Also, Windows 10 Home users who want to upgrade to Pro will have to pay an additional $99.

Windows 10 will be supported with new features and updates until October 13, 2020. Extended support and security patches will continue to be covered until October 14, 2025.

Key Features:

• Microsoft® Edge – all-new browser built in to provide better web experience and work great in all modes, on all devices
• On 2-in-1 devices, your screen can be optimized to work with touch or keyboard and mouse.
• Write or type notes directly on webpages and share them with others, and save favorites for future access
• Cortana enabled – instant access to key actions without leaving the page
• Snap up to 4 apps in place and see all open tasks in a single view
• Create virtual desktops
• Windows Store – unified shopping experience across every Windows 10 device – browse and purchase digital content including apps, games, music, movies, and TV shows
• Showcase tiles – allows to access content without having to first open the app
• Built-in apps like Maps, Photos, Mail & Calendar, Music, and Movies and TV

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