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Windows 10 is a series of personal computer operating systems produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It is the successor to Windows 8.1, and was released to general availability on July 15, 2015, and to retail stores on July 29, 2015. Windows 10 receives new releases continuously, which are available to users at no additional cost. Devices in corporate environments may receive these updates more slowly, or may use long-term support milestones that only receive critical updates, such as security patches, during their 10-year extended support life. One of the most notable features of Windows 10 is support for Universal Apps, an extension of the Metro-style apps first introduced in Windows 8. Universal Apps can be designed to run across multiple Microsoft product lines, using nearly identical code. including PCs, tablets, smartphones, phones, embedded systems, Xbox One, Surface Hub, and Mixed Reality. The Windows user interface has been redesigned to handle transitions between a mouse-oriented interface and a touch-optimized interface based on the input devices available. Windows 8. Windows 10 also introduced the Microsoft Edge web browser, virtual desktops, a window and desktop management feature called Task View, support for fingerprint and facial recognition sign-in, new security features for business environments, and DirectX 12. What’s new: – Languages: Arabic, English, German, Greek, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese-Portuguese, Portuguese-Brazilian, Turkish! System requirements: – Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or higher. – RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB). – Free hard disk space: 16 gigabytes (GB). – Graphics adapter: Graphics device, Microsoft DirectX 9 or higher. – Additional requirements for some features. – Touch capabilities require a tablet or monitor that supports multi-touch technology. – To download and run apps, you need an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels to access the Windows Store