{"id":42802,"date":"2014-08-07T17:55:47","date_gmt":"2014-08-07T16:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=42802"},"modified":"2014-08-14T16:20:52","modified_gmt":"2014-08-14T15:20:52","slug":"microsoft-windows-9-charm-bar-metro-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/microsoft-windows-9-charm-bar-metro-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft on Windows 9: No Charm Bar, Metro Features"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft introduced an all new “Metro” interface with Windows 8. This touch-based interface is great for tablet and mobile, but awkward and not intuitive for desktop users. Due to increased pressure, Microsoft eventually pulled away from Metro, eventually even re-incorporating the classic \u201cStart\u201d button into Windows 8.1. Consumers and industry professionals alike created a negative perception of Windows 8.<\/p>\n

The next major OS for Microsoft is expected to be named Windows 9, and it seems Microsoft is moving away from the original Windows 8 vision.\u00a0Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella<\/a>\u00a0recently\u00a0commented on the future of Windows, hinting that the fragmentation existing between all Windows devices may come to an end with Windows 9:<\/p>\n

“In the past we had multiple teams working on different versions of Windows,” Nadella said. “Now we have one team with a common architecture. This allows us to scale, create Universal Windows Apps.”<\/p>\n

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Source: Mydigitallife<\/p><\/div>\n

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According to Microsoft, Windows 9 will no longer feature a charm bar or metro features. A screenshot by My Digital Life, pictured above, shows off the new Start Menu that is most likely in Windows 9. Additionally,\u00a0ZDNet<\/i>\u00a0reports<\/a>\u00a0that “Metro-style” Windows 8 apps will get title bars that include menus with Charms features. “Metro-style” apps will run in a windowed state, like traditional apps, enhancing the experience for keyboard and mouse users.<\/p>\n

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Source: Myce<\/p><\/div>\n

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According to NeoWin<\/a>, Windows 9 will finally feature Desktop Virtualization:<\/p>\n

Microsoft is considering bringing virtual desktops to Windows Threshold. The feature, which is already on other platforms like Ubuntu and OS X is currently being tested and is said to have similar functionality to that of Ubuntu.\u00a0You can activate the desktops with a button on the taskbar (subject to change) and there are keyboard shortcuts that let you jump between active desktops.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Desktop Virtualization, a feature already available in Ubuntu and Mac OS X, would be a great addition to Windows 9. Essentially, a user can have multiple desktops active, and seamlessly switch between them. This is great for multitasking and users working on a single screen.<\/p>\n

A preview of Windows 9 is expected later this year. Do these new additions make you excited for Windows 9?<\/p>\n

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