Windows 10 introduced the ability to create and manage virtual desktops, allowing users to organize and switch between multiple desktop environments.
Universal Windows Platform (UWP): UWP apps were designed to work across various Windows 10 devices, including PCs, tablets, smartphones, and Xbox consoles, providing a consistent user experience.
Windows Hello: This feature offered biometric authentication methods such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning for enhanced security.
DirectX 12: Windows 10 included DirectX 12, a graphics Windows 10 API that improved gaming performance and graphics capabilities for compatible hardware.
Action Center: Windows 10 introduced the Action Center, a unified notification center that consolidated system notifications, app alerts, and quick settings.
Continuum: This feature allowed the operating system to adapt to different device modes, making it more user-friendly for 2-in-1 convertible devices that can switch between tablet and laptop modes.
Security Improvements: Windows 10 included enhanced security features, such as Windows Defender Antivirus, Windows Defender SmartScreen, and biometric authentication, to help protect against malware and threats.
Free Upgrades: Microsoft offered free upgrades to Windows 10 for eligible Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 users during the initial year after its release.