Henry 2,374 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 But since the tech preview has the new feature to update the OS build, it should be fine Yea, and I hope we get Cortana in the preview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry 2,374 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Leaked Windows 10 Build (9901) Reveals New Xbox App and Cortana Integration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEbiHIFTqIE Microsoft is currently readying an updated preview of Windows 10 to focus on the consumer features of the upcoming operating system. While the company plans to detail those improvements at a January press event, a consumer build (9901) has leaked out onto the web today to provide an early look at the various changes Microsoft is making. The biggest new feature since the recent technical preview is the addition of Cortana. A video demonstration leaked earlier this month, but the build itself shows how Cortana sits at the top of the search interface for Windows 10, responding to text and voice commands. It’s all very similar to the Windows Phone version, as you’d expect, with access to the notebook, reminders, and interests. It's not entirely functional, but it’s a very early look at the digital assistant in Windows 10 so the final version will likely change significantly. Elsewhere there’s also a new Xbox app. It appears to act as a gateway to the entire Xbox ecosystem, including access to achievements, friends lists, activity feeds, and the Store. Microsoft notes that it’s an early preview of the app, so it may well include SmartGlass integration in future. It’s also a first glimpse at how the software maker is designing its native Windows 10 apps, and the calculator app has been updated in a similar way. Microsoft has also added new animations to the TaskView switcher in Windows 10, and the company appears to be moving towards removing the traditional Control Panel by updating the settings app with a familiar view that’s similar to Control Panel. The settings button has also been removed from the Charms Bar, demonstrating that Microsoft is clearly focusing on improving access to settings with Windows 10. The Windows Store in Windows 10 build 9901 has also been tweaked thanks to a new beta app that’s built-in. Unlike the current store, music and film / TV shows are included alongside apps and games. This could mean Microsoft is closer to integrating its Xbox Music and Xbox Video stores into the main Windows Store to offer all content in a single location. Source Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo cupcakke 4,781 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Why would you need Cortana on your computer? I mean, I don't even think Siri has taken residence on a Mac Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry 2,374 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Why would you need Cortana on your computer? I mean, I don't even think Siri has taken residence on a Mac Well they are gonna combine all the OS's (Windows, Windows Phone etc) into one main OS (Windows 10) that would run on all systems (Computers, Tablets, Phones) so it would make sense to have all the same features on all systems, but I feel like it's just gonna a luxury feature for the desktop and not many people may use it often Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayGuy 1,498 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I'm thinking of installing the consumer preview on my macbook when it comes out Do you think it will be safe?? I'm worried that it may mess up my MacBook :( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry 2,374 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 I'm thinking of installing the consumer preview on my macbook when it comes out Do you think it will be safe?? I'm worried that it may mess up my MacBook :( I would recommend that you make a partition and then install it on there. You would still have OSX but you can choose to boot up from either one. It's the safest way and if any thing happens to go wrong, you can always delete the partition and go back t OSX! If you don't know how to dual boot you can always watch this video and do the same stuff with the Consumer Preview! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-JUZ8fUeWE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayGuy 1,498 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I would recommend that you make a partition and then install it on there. You would still have OSX but you can choose to boot up from either one. It's the safest way and if any thing happens to go wrong, you can always delete the partition and go back t OSX! If you don't know how to dual boot you can always watch this video and do the same stuff with the Consumer Preview! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-JUZ8fUeWE Thank you!!! I was going to install it with boot camp onto a partition but I heard that because it's not properly released it could have bugs and I could lose all my data on my MacBook or it could break it entirely! But as you said I can always uninstall it if theres a problem hopefully :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry 2,374 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thank you!!! I was going to install it with boot camp onto a partition but I heard that because it's not properly released it could have bugs and I could lose all my data on my MacBook or it could break it entirely! But as you said I can always uninstall it if theres a problem hopefully :) Yep, I currently have Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Technical Preview running side by side and everything is fine. Can't wait for the consumer preview come January Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann 354 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 windows 10 sucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry 2,374 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 windows 10 sucks Honestly tho....it's shaping up to be way better than Windows 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayGuy 1,498 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Yep, I currently have Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Technical Preview running side by side and everything is fine. Can't wait for the consumer preview come January Ooo okay sounds promising!! I'm going to wait until the consumer preview to install it on my MacBook so hope it's out soon! I can finally play decent games then :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry 2,374 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Ooo okay sounds promising!! I'm going to wait until the consumer preview to install it on my MacBook so hope it's out soon! I can finally play decent games then :) It comes out on January 21st I believe! Hope everything works out when the time comes :heart: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayGuy 1,498 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 It comes out on January 21st I believe! Hope everything works out when the time comes :heart: Oooo okay not too long then! Thanks! :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterOfSpain 8,278 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Windows 10 is shaping up to be better than 8, I'm excited to launch the consumer preview! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry 2,374 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Windows 10 is shaping up to be better than 8, I'm excited to launch the consumer preview! ikr Can't wait to get the consumer preview come next year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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