Microsoft launched its Windows 8 Consumer Preview at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Wednesday. The OS features a user interface similar to the one found on the Windows Phone mobile OS. It was designed to work on mobile devices, desktop PCs and all-in-one devices. Users can store settings and files in the cloud for access from any Windows 8 device. The OS also introduces charms, which speed up navigation around the OS. Windows 8 also has a high level of built-in security and a factory reset and refresh.
Microsoft Opens Windows 8 Sneak Preview to the Masses
Posted by: Richard Adhikari February 29, 2012 11:41 AMMicrosoft launched its Windows 8 Consumer Preview at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Wednesday. The OS features a user interface similar to the one found on the Windows Phone mobile OS. It was designed to work on mobile devices, desktop PCs and all-in-one devices. Users can store settings and files in the cloud for access from any Windows 8 device. The OS also introduces charms, which speed up navigation around the OS. Windows 8 also has a high level of built-in security and a factory reset and refresh.