At Microsoft’s live event on 21^st January we learned more about Windows 10, which is expected in the Autumn of this year.

• It’s going to be free to upgrade from Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, for a year from its launch date

The new version will be also very much about making those who were unhappy with Windows 8 happy again. The focus is very much about the keyboard and mouse, but those who have devices with touch capabilities haven’t been forgotten. It will include:

• One Desktop – not split between the ‘old’ desktop and modern apps
• A new web browser, called Spartan
• Xbox app on the Desktop
• Expanded start menu – looks more like Windows 7 than Windows 8
• Cortana – voice controlled assistant with headset
• Apps that run in a window
• Snap function – will work with all apps; snap four apps on the same screen
• Task View – see a thumbnail of all open apps
• Multiple desktops

Read PC Advisor’s article and the BBC’s article for more information.