Microsoft Windows Reference Guide Part A

The Snap Feature

To snap any open app to either the left or right side of your screen, drag the title bar to either left or right edge of the screen until you see a ripple effect expand to outline half of the screen. To snap an app to a corner, click and drag the title bar of the app in question to the appropriate corner of the screen. Release your mouse button and the selected app will expand to fill in that half of the screen: 

Keyboard Shortcuts 

Cortana Voice Commands

As you speak a voice command, its interpretation of what you are saying will be printed in the search box. After a brief moment, a response will be presented both visually inside the Cortana menu and audibly: 

Elements of the Microsoft Edge Window

Using Cascade, Stack, and Side By Side Functions

Windows 10 also includes several options that will automatically arrange all open windows. To access these options, open the windows that you would like to arrange and right-click on a blank area of the taskbar. In the middle of the context menu that appears, you will see three window management options: “Cascade windows,” “Show windows stacked,” and “Show windows side by side.”

Password Sign In

In addition to traditional alphanumeric passwords, Windows 10 supports PIN and picture passwords. PIN passwords are simple numeric passwords that can be used in place of a regular password. With picture passwords,  you recreate mouse gestures on a picture that you previously set up.

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Windows 10 IoT (Internet of Things) Editions for retailers

The next generation of smart, connected devices can have a real impact on both operational effectiveness and how you influence your customer’s journey. It’s now up to you to determine how to incorporate these devices and connected capabilities into your business.

With Windows 10 IoT devices you‘re positioned to gain a sustainable competitive advantage through the power of the latest connected device technologies. Windows 10 IoT is delivered as a service, so you can pick the edition that meets your needs, from global management of connected stores and systems to deployment of single-purpose devices like POS terminals or self-service kiosks.

Windows 10 IoT has a family of Windows 10 editions targeted toward a wide range of smart, connected devices, from small industrial gateways to more complex devices such as a handheld POS or backroom robots.

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise is a full version of Windows 10 IoT with advanced lockdown capabilities that power a range of industry devices. Windows 10 IoT devices run powerful line-of-business applications and perform specialized functions in a security-enhanced, reliable, and streamlined way.

Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise

Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise is the next generation of the leading Microsoft platform for line-of-business mobile applications built on Windows 10 IoT. It offers a rich user experience, improving manageability and streamlining application development and collection. Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise increases productivity by providing a security-enhanced device experience, instantaneous application across devices, and excellent battery life to enable a variety of mobile scenarios.

Windows 10 IoT Core

Windows 10 IoT Core is the version of Windows 10 IoT that is optimized for smaller, lower-cost industry devices. It is designed to power devices such as IoT gateways or micro-kiosks that run a single application. Windows 10 IoT Core extends the flexibility of Windows 10 IoT to a wider range of specialized devices.

Re-imagining Retail with the Cloud

When retailers take advantage of the Microsoft Cloud platform, they can use the Microsoft Azure IoT Suite to run and expand their businesses.

The Microsoft Azure IoT Suite is a collection of integrated cloud services—analytics, computing, database, mobile, networking, storage, and web—that help you move faster, achieve more, and save money.

By connecting next-generation devices built using Windows 10 IoT with Azure IoT data services you can improve efficiency and reduce costs; optimize operational performance with real-time intelligence; transform your business by interacting with customers in new ways; and unlock new value by making use of untapped data across your business.

The platform addresses common IoT scenarios, so you can easily build and manage apps globally, using the skills your staff already have and the technologies they know.

Azure IoT Suite is an open and flexible platform that supports one of the broadest ranges of operating systems, programming languages, frameworks, databases, and more. It integrates with your existing IT environment, enabling you to use your on-premises datacentres and add hybrid cloud solutions as you need them. Also, it can easily be scaled up and down to meet demand, so you only pay for what they use.

Revolution of the Retail Industry – What is Omni-Channel Retailing

The era of digital and omni-channel retailing is here

The retail industry has been under a transformation in recent years, fuelled by empowered consumers. As a result, digital and in-store experiences have blurred, creating exciting new possibilities for forward-thinking retailers.

But omni-channel retailing isn’t simply about selling across multiple channels; it’s also about supporting—and architecting— the customer’s journey, no matter what device or platform they’re on. To win in this competitive new reality, retailers must differentiate the shopping experience, personalize the promotions and experiences of their customers, and effectively predict and prescribe what will sell, when, where, and to whom. It’s the perfect setup for the Internet of Things (IoT) and the perfect use case scenario for the next generation of smart, connected devices.