Windows 8 Introduction Software & Hardware Options

The Villages Computer Plus

Bob Walton

Nov-15-2012

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Overview

• Windows 8 Features/Reasons to install

• Software & Hardware decisions

• Software Upgrade / Purchase Options

• Computer Hardware Options

• Tour of Windows 8

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Top 10 Features

No.10: Device integration: Desktop-Laptop-Tablet-Phone TV / Home Entertainment

No. 9: Improved Backup / Imaging

No. 8: Performance increases (Faster boot time)

No. 7: Built-in Anti-Malware

No. 6: Secure Boot

No. 5: Refresh and Reset

No. 4: System-wide SEARCH

No. 3: Thinner, lighter machines, near-instant resume

No. 2: The Microsoft Account

(Mail, Skype, SkyDrive, Windows Phone, Xbox LIVE)

No. 1: The Windows Store

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BUILD 2012: Tent (Redmond, WA)

Windows 8 Features

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Windows 8 Software Versions

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Windows 8 Comparison (1)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8_editions#Comparison_chart

Windows 8 Comparison (2)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8_editions#Comparison_chart

Windows 8 Software Options

• NEW computer (purchased after 06-02-12)

• EXISTING computer (purchased before 06-02-12)

• NEW computer (future purchase)

• SYSTEM BUILDER / OEM computer

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System requirements (1)

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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/system-requirements

System requirements (2)

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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/system-requirements

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8

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Windows 8 UPGRADE Paths

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8_editions#Comparison_chart

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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj203353.aspx

Windows 8 Installation Paths

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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj203353.aspx

Windows 8 Installation Paths

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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj203353.aspx

Windows 8 Installation Paths

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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj203353.aspx

Windows 8 Installation Paths

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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj203353.aspx

Hardware Options

• ‘Family’ of devices

– PC (desktop)

– Laptop

– Tablet

– Hybrid (Laptop/Tablet)

– Smartphone (Windows Phone 8)

• Windows 8 provides integration

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New Hardware Features

• Ultrabook standard (Intel)

• Intel (CORE i3, i5, i7) processor

• UEFI (BIOS) on motherboard

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Windows 8 START screen

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WinKey + TAB (View Open tasks)

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WinKey + X (Power User Menu)

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WinKey + C (Charms)

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WinKey + I (Settings)

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WinKey + I (Settings/Power)

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Thank You!

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Windows 8 Essential training: Lynda.com

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Windows 8 Essential training: Lynda.com

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Windows 8 Essential training: Lynda.com

http://www.lynda.com/Windows-tutorials/Windows-8-Essential-Training/84572-2.html

https://ninite.com/

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