A new year brings with it new technologies and wonders.  The one that seems to be getting the most buzz is Microsoft's new upcoming operating system, Windows 8.  Individuals and businesses alike are sure to be getting curious about how this new OS will turn out.

Windows 8 was first demonstrated at the D9 Conference on June 1, 2011. The most obvious change is its new design that makes use of the metro interface, similar to what is seen on Windows cell phones, where your main applications and programs are shown in auto-updating block picture form for easy access. Microsoft is rumored to release Windows 8 around October of this year.

Other features include a faster and more fluid switching between applications, seamless integration with Windows 7 programs running alongside Windows 8 apps, and newly designed for a full touch screen experience over all platforms (cell phones, tablets, laptops and PCs).

"Windows to Go" is another said to be new feature where users can boot Windows 8 from a USB device along with their whole user profile. This sounds great for companies where employees have to move around a lot. No matter what work station they end up on, they can simply plug in their USB device to that station and have immediate access to their profile and files. Even better, this feature works with PCs that have Windows 7 OS as well!

Here is a YouTube video posted by Microsoft that explains a little more about what Windows 8 will do.

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I understand a lot of people tend to be afraid of having to learn a new operating system. You are probably thinking, "But I just barely learned how to use Windows 7, now I have to learn Windows 8?"

Fear not, we are here to help. PCX Technologies prides itself on being able to help employees and their companies understand their technology better, and work closely with them in order to explain how things work, making their transition into new technologies as painless as possible.

We also work hard to make sure your system keeps running problem free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will remotely monitor and fix any issues you may face in order to provide you the time and efficiency you need to grow your business.

Let us explore the wonders of windows 8 and beyond, together.

References:

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2011/jun11/06-01corporatenews.aspx

http://www.thetechlabs.com/tech-news/windows-8-features/