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One of the major benefits is that it is a universal application meaning that the same application can be downloaded and used on any Windows PC’s, tablet’s and mobile phones, making it easier than ever to remotely connect to your PC’s from anywhere.

The application can be downloaded from the Windows Store by searching for “remote desktop” or through this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/store/apps/microsoft-remote-desktop-preview/9nblggh30h88 

It is very simple to use the application. Once the application is installed on your Windows 10 device, open the application and the below screen will be presented. Remember as this is a universal application the same experience is present on a mobile device.

To connect to a new server or client, simply enter the name of the PC or it’s IP address in the text box named “PC name”. If you are attempting to connect to an enterprise machine it may be that you would need to be connected to your corporate network either physically in the building or via VPN. If you are attempting to connect to a PC outside your home you would need a public IP address. In any scenario remote connections to the machine must be enabled prior to connecting remotely.

When the PC name is entered please click on the button named “Connect”. This will verify, authenticate and configure the remote session. You may be asked to enter your credentials for the remote machine as well as accept a certificate before the connection is established.

Once connected the remote machine can be used just as if it was a local desktop.

To help with the common commands the Remote Desktop application has built in commands. Click on the name/IP address of your remote connection and this will expose the commands on the bottom of the application. Adding multiple remote connections is also made easy by clicking on the + icon on the top of the application.

Application and connections settings can be edited by selecting the menu options which will open the settings bar on the right hand side.

This is a very simple yet a really useful and time saving application to manage multiple remote desktop connections. I hope you find the application useful, remember this is still in preview so your feedback is key to making this a great application.

New for Windows 10

1. Windows + C

Use Cortana to search the web and Windows
(speech)

2. Windows + I

Open Windows 10 settings

3. Windows + S

Use Cortana to search the web and Windows (text)

4. Windows + Tab

View all virtual desktops

5. Windows + A

Open Windows10 Action Centre (notifications)

6. Windows + Ctrl + D

Create new virtual desktop

7. Windows + Ctrl + F4

Close current virtual desktop

8. Windows + Ctrl + [Left][Right]

Move to the next virtual desktop to the
left/right

9. Windows + [Left][Right][Up][Down]

Snaps the windows to the left/right/top/bottom of the screen

10. Windows + H

Share content (if sharing is available)

11. Windows + K

Connect to wireless audio or video device

12. Windows + X

Open Start button context menu

13. Windows + G

Opens the Windows 10 Game Bar for in-game screenshots and recordings

14. Windows + [1][2][…]

Open pinned programs in the order listed in the
task bar

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15. Windows key

Show the Windows Start Menu

16. Windows + D

Show Windows desktop

17. Windows + E

Open Windows Explorer

18. Windows + L

Lock the desktop

19. Windows + PrtScn

Take screenshot

20. Windows + Space

Switch keyboard input language (if you have
added at least a second one)

21. Windows + Shift + [Left][Right]

Move current Window from one monitor to another
(when using a multiple monitor setup)

22. Windows + R

Run a command

23. Windows + P

Project a screen

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Few may know but Cortana is not just a personal assistant on the desktop, it is also designed to work straight from any webpage within Microsoft Edge. Simply select any word on a webpage, in my example I have selected the word ‘Microsoft’, right click on your mouse (tap and hold for touch screens) and select ‘Ask Cortana’. Cortana will gather all relevant and useful information about the selected word and these will be displayed on the right hand side of the browser.

As you can see in my example I am provided with a brief description of the company information from Wikipedia as well as influential people associated with the company and related searches for further information.

In my example I have gathered information about a company. This functionality can also be used for dictionary searches, synonyms and historical research.

Found something interesting but don’t have the time to explore further….. don’t worry Cortana will remind you at a later time so that you can carry on from where you left off. Simply speak naturallyto Cortana on your desktop and ask it to remind you in a few hours or days.

Enjoy using Cortana on Microsoft Edge :)

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Option 1 – Free Upgrade

If you have reserved a free upgrade to move from Windows 7 or Windows 8, there will be a notification pop-up on your task bar informing when Windows 10 is available for your PC. This may not be available straight away as the software is being pushed out in batches to provide the best upgrade experience. Please be patient and it will be available for your PC shortly.

More details can be found  here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/windows-10-upgrade?OCID=win10_null_vanity_win10upgrade

Can’t wait, want it now….. well you are in luck! Follow the steps in Option 2 and 3 to get Windows 10 now.

Option 2 – Install/Upgrade using an ISO

32bit and 64bit versions of Windows 10 can be downloaded from here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Once downloaded you can simply run the ISO file which will present the various setup steps. Remember to select the “Upgrade” option on the page titled “Which type of installation do you want?” By selecting the Upgrade option the PC will be upgraded from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 without the need for a product key, as it uses your existing product key. You will be provided options to retain the files and settings on your PC however it is highly recommended that all data is backed-up should something go wrong with the installation.

Option 3 – Purchase a copy of Windows 10

There is no need to purchase a copy of Windows 10 as it is available as a free upgrade, however if you are upgrading from Windows XP/Vista or have a requirement to purchase Windows 10 it is possible to do so. Below is the link to purchase and download a copy of Windows 10.

Windows 10 home (£99.99*)
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/pdp/Windows-10-Home/productID.320418600

Windows 10 professional (£189.99*)
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/pdp/Windows-10-Pro/productID.320417200

* prices correct at the time of this post. Prices may be different in other countries.

Minimum PC Specifications required for Windows 10

Processor: 1GHz or faster
Memory: 1GB RAM for 32bit; 2GB RAM for 64bit
Hard disk space: Up to 20GB available hard disk space
Video card: 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher. DirectX® 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver
Connectivity: Internet access (fees may apply)
Other system requirements: Microsoft account required for some features. Watching DVDs requires separate playback software
Additional system requirements: You must accept the enclosed License Terms, also at microsoft.com/useterms
Activation required • Single license • 32 & 64-bits on USB 3.0 included

Hope you have fun using this amazing product :-)

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Contents contained in this blog are not supported under any Microsoft standard support program or service. The guidance is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. Microsoft further disclaims all implied warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk arising out of the use or performance of the sample scripts and documentation remains with you. In no event shall Microsoft, its authors, or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the content be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the functionalities or documentation, even if Microsoft has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Today is a very important day of the year in technology, today is the day we welcome Windows10 to each and every single country in our planet. Product launches happen all the time however this latest operating system by Microsoft is significant as it enables extreme innovation for years to come. Windows10 makes computing personal and this will have an enormous positive impact on our personal and professional lives.

My name is Kishore Rajendran and I am a Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft. In this blog I will be guiding you through the numerous features of Windows10 which will make our lives more productive and connected with the people we love.

I’ll be publishing a new post twice a week aiming to provide as much information as possible to help you effectively pilot Windows10.

Finally, any information and comments published in the blog is based on my experience. Please refer to the disclaimer below for more details.

Disclaimer
Contents contained in this blog are not supported under any Microsoft standard support program or service. The guidance is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. Microsoft further disclaims all implied warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk arising out of the use or performance of the sample scripts and documentation remains with you. In no event shall Microsoft, its authors, or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the content be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the functionalities or documentation, even if Microsoft has been advised of the possibility of such damages.