Your Windows 8 Questions Answered

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Your Windows 8 Questions Answered

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Namita Das | Product Marketing Manager | March 2013 Windows 8 for Non-Profits and Libraries

Enterprise-Grade Solutions Windows for Business Devices & Experiences People Love

The different editions of Windows 8 Start screen Desktop apps, built-in apps, Windows store apps Touch, mouse and keyboard SkyDrive Internet Explorer 10 Windows Defender Trusted boot Reset and Refresh BitLocker and BitLocker To Go Domain join and Group Policy Remote Desktop Windows To Go DirectAccess AppLocker BranchCache VDI enhancements

What is this new Start screen

Built in apps New modern apps Desktop apps Compatible with existing Windows 7 apps Turn off Windows Store via Group Policy Restrict apps through AppLocker Apps follow you Windows Store and apps

Remote access Mobile with thinner and lighter devices Easy to use while mobile Restrict, control manage access via domain join Remote Desktop (host) SkyDrive (public) vs SkyDrive Pro (private) Office 365 Roaming profiles – 10 years old technology. We do not recommend

Security Trusted Boot Built-in firewall Built-in anti-virus Built-in root kit malware protection BitLocker and BitLocker To Go IE 10 most secure browser. Manage IE 10 with domain join.

Touch, keyboard and mouse Thinner, lighter, faster Longer battery life Advanced security Sensors and extensibility Certified to high standards Tablets and convertibles Notebooks, desktops and all-in-ones Amazing new hardware choices *Apps from the Windows Store; vary by market.

What about Windows RT and Windows Phone 8

You deserve better than Windows XP Support ends April 8, 2014 Third-generation old technology Potential implications Security Risk Software Issues No one to Call Down time

Buy vs Upgrade

A better Windows 7 than Windows 7 Faster boot times Longer battery life Better performance More secure Faster Wi-Fi reconnection Multi-monitor improvements More powerful file explorer with ribbon UI Improved task manager Plus other new benefits of Windows 8…

Windows 8 for Nonprofits and Libraries

Customizable Start Screen

Built-in Apps …and more Windows 8 Apps

Add more apps from the app store Communicate: SkypeSkype Social media: Twitter or MetroTwitTwitterMetroTwit Share large files: YouSendItYouSendIt Note-taking: OneNote and EvernoteOneNoteEvernote News: News Bento or Pulse NewsNews BentoPulse News – See our full list of Windows 8 Apps for Nonprofits and LibrariesWindows 8 Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries Windows 8 Apps

Windows 8 Apps - Evernote

Windows 8 Apps – Pulse News

While it is optimized for touch-screen devices …you can still use your regular keyboard, monitor, and mouse Use Your Existing Hardware

Small “footprint” means you can get more life out of older machines Learn more about using Windows 8 on Older PCsWindows 8 on Older PCs (Even Older Hardware) Image: Robert GaalRobert Gaal

Even if you don’t have dedicated IT staff, your Windows 8 devices are protected Pre-installed Windows Defender security Learn more in Windows 8 Security: What's New, What's DifferentWindows 8 Security: What's New, What's Different Built-In Security Features

Sign in with your Microsoft account to any of your PCs running Windows 8 Windows To Go (Enterprise version only) Windows To Go – Work from home – Contractors and volunteers – Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – Disaster recovery Take It with You When You Go Image: Patrick CrowleyPatrick Crowley

Access Files Anywhere, Any Time

Share Everything

Is your existing software and hardware compatible with Windows 8? Windows 8 Compatibility Center Windows 8 Compatibility Center Windows 8 Upgrade assistant Windows 8 Upgrade assistant Considerations

Some other considerations before upgrading Learning curve for staff and users Low resolution monitors or graphics cards can reduce some enhancements Considerations

How To Get Windows 8

Windows 8 Donations Products available through TechSoup Windows 8 Pro Upgrade (32-Bit, 64d-Bit)32-Bit64d-Bit Windows 8 Enterprise Upgrade (32-Bit, 64-Bit)32-Bit64-Bit) Need full versions of Windows 8? Read more about the Microsoft Get Genuine programRead more about the Microsoft Get Genuine program Browse the entire catalog of donated Microsoft productsdonated Microsoft products

How To Get Windows 8 More Resources Upgrade with Software Assurance Microsoft Donation Program Eligibility

More TechSoup Resources Windows 8 Demo webinar Windows 8 Demo Guide to Windows 8 Resources Comparing Windows 7 and Windows 8 Should You Upgrade to Windows 8? How to Upgrade to Windows 8 Community forum discussion on Windows 8

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