BlankNo, I think it should be automatically available since you already have
Win
10, although when they release it, you should get a notification to "reserve" a
copy sooner. This saves their server availability.
----- Original Message -----
From: William Vandervest
To: the-facts-machine@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 11:43 PM
Subject: [the-facts-machine] Re: What to Expect in Win 10 Upgrade
so, how do we reserve a copy, i have 3 machines running win 10, will i need to
reserve it for each 1 individually?
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There Are None So Blind As Those Who Will Not See
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From: Steve
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2016 1:45 PM
To: the-facts-machine@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [the-facts-machine] What to Expect in Win 10 Upgrade
Windows 10 'anniversary upgrade' coming August 2 Edward C. Baig , USA TODAY NEW
YORK'The first-year anniversary of the Windows 10 launch is still about
a month away. But Microsoft executive Yusuf Mehdi announced today in a blog
post
that the next major iteration of the company's operating system'dubbed
the Windows 10 Anniversary Update'will become available on August 2. Microsoft
is encouraging folks to request it in advance. Indeed, ahead of July 29,
the one-year anniversary launch date, anyone running Windows 10 on a PC today
can request the upgrade for free, after which it will cost is $119. Either
way, you'll still have to wait until August 2 to get it. Mehdi says that more
than 350 million devices are currently running Windows 10 worldwide, with
customer satisfaction levels higher than any previous version of Windows.
Engagement has also been at an all-time high--since launch, Windows 10 has been
used more than 135 billion hours. Here's some of what Microsoft is promising in
the update: *Better security. According to Microsoft, there are 250 million
online threats posed on any given day. While Microsoft will tell you that
Windows 10 is already the most secure version of Windows ever, the company is
beefing up security in the new update just the same. One way is through Windows
Hello, which (with proper hardware) will enable you to use biometrics measures
such as facial recognition in lieu of passwords to authenticate your identify.
You'll be able to use Windows Hello with companion devices to unlock your
PC as well. According to Mehdi's post, more than 90% of people have abandoned
web sites instead of locating a forgotten password because security hasn't
been easy enough to use. Microsoft also says it has improved Windows Defender,
its anti-malware software. And the company has bolstered tools for enterprise
security, with current cyberattacks costing organizations $12 million per
incident on average. The claim for a new security feature for enterprises called
Windows Defender Advanced Protection is more comprehensive threat intelligence
and advanced detection. A separate feature, Windows Information Protection,
aims to plug data leaks by letting businesses segregate personal and
organizational data. Windows 10 is in use on more than 350 million devices
globally.
(Photo: JEWEL SAMAD, AFP/Getty Images) *Advanced Inking features. Though you'll
need hardware that supports the use of a digital stylus, the Anniversary
edition of Windows is said to improve the experience of writing with such a
digital instrument. The so-called Windows Ink workspace is a canvas for
everything
ink-related. Digital ink features include, sticky notes, a whiteboard doodling
area, and a quick link to the the Windows Store for ink-powered apps, including
several from third party developers. *A smarter Cortana. Microsoft's vocal
digital assistant Cortana is now available, at least for certain tasks, on the
lock screen. Cortana can handle questions, play music and or set a reminder
without you having to separately log into your computer. And Microsoft says
Cortana can retain such information as your frequent flier number, or where you
parked at the airport. *A more power efficient Edge browser. Microsoft
claims that Edge will sap less power. You'll also be able to personalize the
browser with 'extensions' such as Pinterst's 'Pin It Button' and Amazon
Assistant.
These and others will be available in the Windows Store. *Goodies for gamers.
According to Microsoft, 9 billion hours have been devoted to gameplay on
Windows 10 devices. With the Anniversary update, and the Xbox Play Anywhere
program, you can buy a game one time and then freely play it on your Windows
10 PC and Xbox One, sharing saved games and achievements across the devices. On
Xbox One, you'll be able to summon Cortana help you find new games, see
what pals are doing, and turn on your console with a 'Hey Cortana, Xbox On'
command. Meantime as part of a promotion that starts today and runs through
August 14, students can save $300 when they purchase an Xbox One and Microsoft
Surface at Microsoft Stores. *Education. Microsoft says more than 90% of
schools in the US use shared devices and nearly half of all teachers serve as
their own tech support in the classroom. A new 'Set up School PCs' app for
Windows 10 aims to simply the process for educators. Email: ebaig@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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