So, Microsoft has rolled out the newest version of their computer OS, Windows 10. Here’s my first impressions. When opened, the desktop does not look particularly different in any way.

 The folders have a nice flat scheme, and the recycle bin icon looks different, but that’s pretty much it. The one feature I'm most hyped about is the fact that you can now open metro UI apps on the desktop, so apps like wunderlist and store are now desktop based. You’re looking at a cleaner and in my opinion better laid out and more complete settings app, and Cortana if you are in one of those countries. Swipe up with three fingers and all of your open apps are neatly arranged in blocks.


Another great feature is the new browser-Microsoft edge. The clean borderless look is a great refreshment from IE11.

 The start menu is back! It’s not excellent, but it’s not bad. Clean, translucent, and doesn't take up the whole screen. Thumbs up Microsoft.

 The settings app has changed. A lot. Looks great and has much more function coverage the settings from windows 8.1, where the control panel was always the better choice.





The UI feels more consistent in its style. Windows 8.1 often felt like using a skinned windows 7, as a lot of elements remained unchanged and did not match with the design scheme. File explorer added the recent files section, to show you the files you've recently worked on. Handy feature.




 Click with four fingers and it opens the action centre, for notifications and basic functions.


 So that should conclude the my impressions on the OS. Are you going to upgrade? Why or why not? Leave it in the comments below.