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Windows 10 Technical Preview users can now download touch-friendly versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint from the Windows Store Beta. There are only versions for PCs, laptops and tablets available; the mobile versions of the apps will be released in a few weeks. Microsoft Office touch apps are designed to work on any device running Windows 10. These new Office apps will be pre-installed for free on phones and small tablets. The applications work on both x86/x64 and ARM devices.

Microsoft also announced Office 2016 for the second half of the year, which will be suited for a PC with keyboard and mouse.

Raspberry PI Foundation revealed a new version of the Pi with a microcomputer which is six times stronger than its predecessor; the new Pi costs only 35 dollars. The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B has ARMv7 quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM. The USB, Ethernet, A/V, HDMI, micro SD and micro USB connectors are in the same locations as on the PI model B+. The new board will be supported by Windows 10 which will be free for all Raspberry Pi users. With this move Microsoft wanted to expand their Internet of Things program; there will be more details about Windows 10 plans for IoT in the coming months.

Besides that, Windows 10 will be free for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Home and Professional users for one year upon launch.

Microsoft has announced a few novelties for this year. After the news about Windows 10, they revealed info about the new Office 2016 which will be available in the second half of 2015. There will be two versions: touch-optimized versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint for smartphones and tablets, and a non-touch version designed for computers with a mouse and keyboard. Windows and Mac versions will have the same name and they will probably be released around the same time.

New features are not known yet, but you can check out the visual upgrade on the unofficial screenshot below. Microsoft will disclose more information in the foreseeable future.

Office 2016 apps will be pre-installed for free on smartphones and tablets running Windows 10. Microsoft has published a new video where you can see a demonstration of the new touch-optimized apps.

The new Office 2016 suite will be available on our web shop too.

Microsoft recently revealed news about the new operating system – Windows 10. It will be a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users for one year after the operating system launches. Except for desktop computers, tablets and smartphones, Windows 10 will be available for Xbox One too. Once you purchase an app you will be able to to use it on all your Devices with no additional costs. Windows 10 was made for a world in which mobility and Cloud are key. Microsoft made the OS more enterprise-friendly as well, optimized for both touch and classic keyboard and mouse use.

‘One product family, one platform, one store’

What is new?

Start Menu – The Start menu has a revamped look, with nested folders you remember from the previous Windows versions. Now it has a customizable space with Live Tiles for your favorite applications. You can also revert to the Windows 8 Start page look.

Everything runs in a window – Applications downloaded from the Windows Store can be opened in the same format as desktop applications. Microsoft enabled the maximize and minimize options.

Snap enhancements –Now you can snap four applications on the same screen with a new quadrant layout.

New task view button – A new option that allows you quick switching between open files.

Search button – A search button was added to the taskbar. This will make finding files faster and easier.

Multiple desktops – You are able to create desktops for different purposes and switch between them easily.

Find files faster – Your recent files and frequently visited folders are now displayed in File Explorer, so you can find the files you’ve worked on easier.

Cortana – A voice-driven personal assistant which will help you to find things more easily. The Cortana bar is always in the taskbar; you can type search queries in there, or just tap the Cortana circle to see news, weather and other info. You can also talk to Cortana using plain language.

Spartan – A new web browser for all Windows 10 devices. Spartan has a note-taking mode and clipping tools for saving parts of websites directly to OneNote; you can also annotate web pages with digital ink and search them with voice commands thanks to Cortana.

Contact us here if you are interested in presentation about Windows 10, or you just want to try Windows 10 Technical Preview.