5 Great Feature of Windows 8

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1. New Interface – Metro
Completely refurbished, the “Metro” interface is probably the most dissimilar feature.  The new Windows 8 interface was designed mainly keeping in mind touchscreen devices. The Metro also allows quick and easy application porting from mobile to desktop environment. 

2. Windows Store
Windows 8 is jumping onto the app store bandwagon.  Any applications will have to be downloaded from “The Metro Store” (Microsoft refuses to allow third-party vendors to offer Metro downloads from external sites).

3. Windows Live Skydrive Cloud

The SkyDrive is Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s iCloud. Photos and documents will have an unlimited amount of storage space, but Microsoft will limit all other media to a 25GB maximum. Hotmail, Office365 and other Live products will now reside alongside the Skydrive Cloud systems.

4. No more Start menu
Metro will now feature the “charms” menu, a “start menu” of sorts which can be accessed from any page meaning you will no longer need a “home” in the corner of your screens.

5. Reset/Refresh
Reset restores Windows 8 to the factory settings; Refresh does the same but keeps your documents intact. No more formats, no more hassling with software which has corrupted your computer. Just hit “Refresh”.