Win8: Put QQ friends on the computer desktop

Windows8 Preview App Store

Windows8 Preview Screen

Windows8 Preview QQ Interface

Regardless of whether your current computer is using Windows 7 or more traditional XP, but you can't stop Microsoft's progress, Windows8 (hereafter referred to as Win8) is coming! At present, the Win8 consumer preview version can be downloaded for free. After the trial of the Southern Reporter, Win8 pays more attention to the user experience and is more intelligent.

[Status] About 10% of users do not love W in7 love XP

It is understood that Microsoft officially released Win7 in October 2009, and about a year later, Zhongshan Computer City Dealers have reported that many consumers even buy a computer with their own Win7 system, but also require the installation of the XP system that has been used to it. At present, almost all branded computers come with Win7 system. However, according to some distributors of Xiyuan Computer City, about 10% of consumers still want to install the original XP system.

An Lu, an ACER and Samsung brand dealer on the second floor of Xiyuan Computer City, said that the Win7 operating system has been popularized for two years. Now it is basically a Win7 system, and individual customers are also Will require the installation of the previous XP system. However, if you install XP on your own machine, you may encounter problems with incomplete hardware. "XP may only recognize integrated graphics cards, but discrete graphics cards will not recognize them." In addition, some computers now have 4G memory standard, but XP only recognizes 3G memory. “No way, every update of Microsoft's operating system will be a combination of hardware and software. After all, XP has been used for more than 10 years. It is impossible to foresee the full compatibility of so many software and hardware. “

[Upgrade] Win8 friendly interface, more user experience

Southern reporter recently visited Zhongshan Xiyuan Computer City, Daxin Haitian Computer City and other computer stores, multiple computer dealers said Expected for the Win8 system. It is reported that Microsoft has recently announced the Win8 consumer preview version, the biggest feature of the operating system is its Metro interface. Computer leader Alu believes that the Win8 preview version pays more attention to the user experience. Its friendly interface and ease of use can enhance the fun of use. It is the trend of electronic products becoming intelligent. “It is like a touch-screen smartphone like iPhone, all The software is arranged on the screen of the mobile phone, which ones like to click directly, "Alu said, just the current ordinary laptop has not touched the screen like a mobile phone, but uses a mouse click, but can predict, future notebook The computer can also touch the screen.

At present, Win8 preview version can be downloaded worldwide, in simplified Chinese version, users can visit Microsoft's official website http://preview.windows.com or Pacific Internet to download free of charge.

Reporter Experience

Use the Windows key to switch to "Library"

Recently, the Southern Reporter experienced the Win8 preview in Zhongshan Xiyuan Computer City. When you enter the "App Store", you have selected " icookbook” on the "Food & Beverage" icon, which lists a number of recipes, including staple foods, soups and desserts, each of which is described. There are recommended ingredients, cooking time, and calories. Once the software is installed, it is automatically placed on the desktop of the computer and placed in the start assembly.

The reporter saw on the newly installed Win8 system, in the "App Store", there are boutique focus, game social, entertainment, photos, music and video, travel, catering and other sectors. Windows Explorer is not like XP, there is a "My Computer" icon, but similar to Win7 settings, C drive, D drive and other partitions are in the "library". When applying various software, you can click on each software that is tiled on the computer screen. If you want to enter other disks of the computer, you can switch by Windows key.

<;Shutdown”Setting on the right side

The reporter downloaded Tencent QQ in the W in8 system. It is reported that the QQ for Window s8 preview version is specially designed for Windows8 Metro mode. The QQ client is designed to take full advantage of the touch features of the Metro UI and tablet devices. After downloading, the reporter logs in his QQ number, and the QQ friends are automatically tiled on the desktop of the computer. The online friend icon is brighter, while the offline one is slightly darker.

How to shut down? Users who are accustomed to XP system or Win7 system usually think of starting to look for "Shutdown" in the lower left corner of the computer screen. But this time you really can't find it. The Win8 preview version changed the location of "Shutdown" and hid it on the right side of the computer screen. Put the mouse on the far side of the screen, you will see "Settings", and then click "Power", the desktop will appear "Sleep", "Shutdown" and "Reset" three modes.