

Windows 10 is full of great new features that come alive on powerful, modern devices. The best Windows ever brings you innovative tools to get things done, fast.
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Sticky Notes enable you to capture and save a brilliant thought or jot down an important detail. And now integrated with Cortana, set reminders that flow across your devices.



Action Center gives you quick access to the things you need – like notifications from email, Cortana, Windows Defender and many other apps – all in a single, easily accessible spot on the right-side of your taskbar.



Tablet Mode delivers a smooth, touch-first experience on your tablet, 2-in-1 or touchscreen laptop. Apps scale smoothly and onscreen features adapt for easy navigation.5



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The new emoji keyboard features a new font and categories of expressive and playful emoji, with more fidelity and skin tone options; available for 25 languages.



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Instantly change your apps from light to dark mode – great for low-light conditions like working at night or on a plane.5



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If you have music playing when you lock your device, you can now control playback right from your lock screen. Keep listening without missing a beat.



Windows 10 delivers more built-in security features and safer authentication than ever. Always-enabled updates help keep your security current for the supported lifetime of your device.



Windows Hello changes how you think about passwords. It’s the password-free sign-in to give you the fastest way to unlock your Windows devices.1 Using your face, fingerprint or companion device, it recognizes you – apart from anyone else. It’ll wave you in with a friendly hello, and even works on apps and Microsoft Edge websites.2
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As the most secure Windows ever built, Windows 10 delivers comprehensive protection – including anti-virus, firewall, Windows Defender and anti-phishing technologies – for the supported lifetime of your device. You get more security features and ongoing updates to help safeguard against current and future threats – all delivered built-in at no extra cost to you.3
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Double-down on your productivity with more innovative tools that help you stay organized, capture ideas, do things online, and quickly get stuff done.



Microsoft Edge is the modern browser built for Windows 10. It’s more personal, responsive and all about getting things done online. Write directly on webpages, share your mark-ups with others, use extensions, and so much more.
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Quickly turn thoughts into action with the magic of Windows Ink.4 Naturally capture notes and ideas at the speed of thought — with no need to be logged in.12



Windows fits into the life you live. Enjoy a more personal digital assistant, the best Windows ever for gaming, and features that keep your device and your phone in sync.



By learning over time, Cortana6 becomes more useful as you go. Count on Cortana to help you find things, complete tasks, set reminders and work across your devices more productively.7
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Play great new Xbox games on Windows 10 with the stunning performance of DirectX 12.8 Stay connected to your gaming community with the Xbox app, and play wherever you want with in-home streaming.9
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Windows leads the way in innovation with devices that work in new and better ways, including 2-in-1 tablets that can replace laptops and phones you can use like a PC.10



Now your Windows 10 phone can do more with the power of Continuum. Use it like a PC for getting more things done, or turn it into a large-screen projector for big time entertainment — all without tying up your phone.
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Enjoy a one-stop shopping experience across every Windows 10 device. Browse the Windows Store on your PC, tablet or phone and easily download great digital content including apps, games, music, movies, and TV shows.11
Learn more1 Windows Hello requires specialized hardware including a Windows Hello capable device, fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors.
2 Limited to compatible websites and apps.
3 Internet access fees may apply.
4 Touch capable tablet or PC required. Pen accessory may be sold separately.
5 App experiences may vary.
6 Cortana available in select markets; experience may vary by region and device.
7 Cortana app required for Android and iOS devices (Requires Android version 4.1.2 or higher, or iPhone 4 with iOS 8.0 or higher).
8 Games, accessories, and media content sold separately. Limited number of games available in 2016 support cross-device play; additional games to follow. DirectX 12 only available with supported games and graphics chips. Check PC to determine graphics chip compatibility.
9 Streaming functionality available in supported games; stream to one device at a time; streaming with multiplayer from Xbox One requires home network connection and Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately). Xbox One Backward Compatibility feature works with select Xbox 360 games, see http://www.xbox.com/backcompat. Xbox Live and broadband internet required for initial download of game to console.
10 Limited to Continuum-capable phones. External monitor must support HDMI input. Accessories sold separately. Office 365 subscription required for some features.
11 App and content availability and experience may vary by region and device.
12 User must enable settings
* Latest update of Windows required; see here for details.


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