Windows 7 vs windows 8 (1)
- 1. Windows 7 VS windows 8 By Samuel coghlan-white M1
- 2. Desktop and start screen • The start menu is now a full a screen • It now has tiles and apps like a windows phone
- 3. Touch compatibility (user interface) • Windows 7 had touch but it was not ideal • Windows 8 has large tiles and apps that suit touch • Windows 8 was made for touch so it is on windows tablets and phones • Windows tablet surface uses it
- 4. Windows store (apps) • With start you can now get apps and add them to your new start screen • There are a variety of apps for free or some paid • This is very similar to the chrome store
- 5. Security • Windows 8 has added security that help protect you from malware and other viruses • With windows 7 you had to buy a third-party anti-virus software that you needed to install
- 6. Back-up • Windows 7 and 8 both have a back-up feature • In windows 7 you had to do a Manuel back up • Windows 8 is more of a advance system for backing up your files • Windows 8 has a “time machine” which acts like browser history but for your files, so you can find files you have lost in your history
- 7. Capabilities • Windows 8 has the same capabilities as 7 but windows has lots more apps that give hundreds new of functions • Windows 8 also supports touch
- 8. features Windows 7 Windows 8 App store Windows seven does not have an app store Windows eight has a large app store like the windows phone built in security Windows 7 has no built in security software Windows 8 has a built in “windows Defender” Back-up Windows 7 you have to manually back- up Windows 8 has a “time machine” which acts like browser history but for your file Compatibility You can use a keyboard and a mouse. Touch Can be used but it is not recommended Windows eight has been designed to work with touch phones and tablets So it works very well with touch User interface Windows 7 is better for work use but slightly more complicated for general use Windows 8 is great for personally use because it is easy to use and customisable but not recommend for business use