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34 Cards in this Set
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Windows 8 standardizes the look of wondows across all types of devices |
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Major Features |
1. Improves security and performance |
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Major Features |
2. Less resources |
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Major Features |
3. Fast Startup |
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Major Features |
4. Optimized for touch-screens and multi-touch |
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Live Tiles |
Update information dynamically such as sports scored, stock information and weather |
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Traditional Architecture |
For Intel/AMD platform common with PCs |
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ARM Architecture |
An architecture licensed to manufactures of mobile devices / use very little power, so they do not require a fan for cooling |
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Multi Touch |
The ability to interpret multiple simultaneous touch gestures / Examples of gestures includes: panning, zooming, tapping, swiping etc |
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Corners and Edges |
Windows 8 has some important mouse gestures that initiate in the cornor and edges of the screen / touch screens and mouse input varies |
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Live Tiles #2 |
Displays Active Content |
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On Screen Keyboard |
On touch-screen devices it autmatically displays when a text box is selected |
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Windows RT |
Comes as a preinstalled OS based on ARM arcitecture / cannot be purchased as a separate retail product |
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Windows Media Center |
Includes features such as a DVD player that is not available in windows media player / can be purchased as a part of the Windows 8 Pro Pack that upgrade Win 8 Basic to Win 8 pro
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Windows 8 Pro |
aimed at individuals with more advanced needs / has the features inculded in Windows 7 Ultimate |
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Windows 8.1 |
October 2013 response to customer's concerns / Includes Power User Menu |
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System Requirements |
Same as Windows 7 except for screen resolution / Runs better with more RAM and more disk space |
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Activation |
-Process has been prioritized in windows 8 -Can no longer be delayed -Product key must be entered early in the installation process -Preserve product key carefully |
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Purchasing Windows 8 Online |
-Microsoft's preferred method -You need a Microsoft Account -Streamlines Installation Process -Running Upgrade advisor automatically -Entering Product Key Automatically Synchronizes all Microsoft accounts and products association with you "Windows Live ID" |
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Local Accounts |
-Can be created and used with Windows Live ID -requires separate login for all other services and accounts |
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Sign into a Domain |
You can sign in a windows 8 computer to a active Directory Domain with a valid domain user account. |
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Out of box Experience |
-Named for the state of the computer's OS when it comes out of the box -Represents the last steps of the installation process -Allows the user to customize the appearance and enter basic information -Personalize Page, Sign in account info etc
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Drivers |
-The first post installation task that should be preformed -Steup is configured to detect problems and may prompt user for new driver -generic drives may be installed but do not work properly -it is preferable to use the manufacturer's lastest drivers. |
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File Explorer |
New name for Windows Explorer |
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Screen resolution |
-Common post-install issue -Check screen Resolution -Check for updated Drives |
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Windows Update |
-Downloads and installs important updates which are usually security or critical windows component issues -You should also download updates for "All Microsoft software" |
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Charms bar |
-Swipe from right edge to bring it up -contains "charms" - small graphic objects that represent shortcuts to important systemwide tasks |
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Bloatware |
-Unnecessary apps installed on pre-configured computers -Includes free trails and"starter" editions of software -Remove to decrease clutter |
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File history |
-New and easy way to automatically back up your files and documents -only needs and external drive and to be turned on (off be default) |
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Windows Firewall |
turned on by default and works the same as in Win 7 |
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Windows Defender |
-Is now a full service anti-spyware/anti-malware product -Eliminates the need for 3rd party software -Check for virus and malware definition automatically |
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Family Saftey |
Needs at least one child account to turn on |
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Windows Smart Screen |
-Prevents downloads of suspicious software -Prevents "drive by" downloads |
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Assigned Access |
Allows an administrator to place a computer in public and sign in one user with limited permissions |
