The latest additions to Windows 8

As of the time of the official Windows 8 release (October 26), users have had the opportunity to experience new features through two Consumer Preview and Release Preview versions, most recently the RTM version. 'leak' on many technology forums.

Here are the comments on Windows 8 by PCWorld page editor after a period of use.

Required to boot into Metro

The most controversial point on the Windows interface is to make the familiar Start button disappear to make the screen more open. Some people who want to find the Start button can use additional support software. However, there are rumors that Microsoft will disable the procedure to retrieve the Start button on Windows 8.

Recently, a Mary Jo Foley report on the ZDNet news site reported that the direct boot into the traditional desktop environment has also been removed. Therefore, if you decide to use Windows, you must be familiar with the new Start Screen screen of the Metro interface.

Good service for PC users

With the Metro interface optimized for touch screens, many PC users think that Windows 8 is not a good choice, because the OS seems to be too ' favored ' for tablets. However, Windows 8 still has many useful features for the desktop environment, typically automatic backup of File History applications.

Files stored in Libraries, Desktop, Favorites and Contacts folders will be scanned for hours (or at a predetermined time) by the system, and will be automatically backed up if the file changes. Later, you can restore the file contents to a previous time very easily.

In addition, Microsoft has just released two software in Windows Essential 2012, including Windows Photo Gallery and Movie Maker, compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8. Movie Maker has added the feature to fix hand shake when recording video, multiple cages. Text effects, . Meanwhile, Photo Gallery equipped with Auto Collage feature to create super-fast collage, integration of sharing capabilities on Vimeo.

Office features are limited on Windows RT

According to information from The Verge technology site, the Office RT office suite on Windows 8 RT will not support third-party add-ins, macros and Visual Basic for Applications. In addition, Office RT lacks some small features other than Office version on PC. Although Microsoft has not officially confirmed it, if this information is correct, it will be a major drawback for Windows RT users on tablets, especially businesses.

Start Screen will have more wallpapers

Although it does not allow users to use a personal wallpaper for the Start Screen screen, Microsoft said it will add more background templates to choose from, including floral designs with very impressive designs.

Play more interesting games

Solitaire and Minesweeper are two games available that almost every Windows user has ever played. In Windows 8, the classic games that were included in previous Windows versions were grouped into the Xbox Windows group, the points of play will be added to the Xbox Live account.