Windows 8 is the first operating system to fully-embrace cloud
computing. In fact, every license holder gets SkyDrive, the Microsoft cloud
storage system, along with the operating system. This means that users are no
longer tied to one computer. You can access your cloud documents, images and
even all of your settings from other computer terminals or devices. To date,
Microsoft has sold more than 100 million Windows 8 licenses since its release
in October, 2012, according to the
"Seattle Times."
What's new about Windows 8 security?
Windows 8 offers some new security features that previous versions of
the operating system didn't have, making it safer by far than Windows 7,
according to an article by CNET,
and more cloud-friendly. Included in the latest version of Windows are:
·
Windows Defender. With the
introduction of Windows 8, there's basically no such thing as an unprotected
Windows. This suite of tools runs in the background and alerts you to any
suspicious and malicious activity. You can also use it to scan for Malware and
correct any found issues. According to CNET, Windows Defender catches about 80
percent of attacks.
·
Phishing Filter. Also new with
Windows 8 is a filter designed to isolate phishing scam emails. Windows Smart
Screen also works hand-in-hand with Windows Defender to identify new malware
and warn against unprotected apps.
·
New password and document
protection. With cloud computing as an integral
part of Windows 8, encouraging remote access, the system needs a way to beef up
password and shared file security. Bit Locker, a new Windows 8 feature, is
designed to address these issues. With Bit Locker, each document that you save
on your computer is encrypted and thus can't be high-jacked during the cloud
storage process.
Windows 8 and cloud computing
With the launch of Windows 8, not longer are users tied to just one
computing device. In addition to SkyDrive, Windows 8 emphasizes cloud apps
rather than programs that have to be downloaded, stored on the hard drive and
can only be accessed by one computer. Windows 8 and its corresponding SkyDrive
will also help users manage their computers files with less storage. Gone (or
going) are the days when you needed more and more gigabytes of storage to be
able to keep up with the latest games and apps. With Windows 8, all of those
storage needs are handled by the cloud, paving the way for sleeker and more
streamlined computers.
According to Tech Blog, Windows 8 is the first O/S to use cloud computing as it should be used. That combined with its touch screen
capabilities and new security features, make it a package aligned with the
future.
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