Summary: The year's first Technical Preview release of Windows 10 introduces some crucial new features, including the personal assistant, Cortana, as well as a new hub for notifications and some updated apps. Here's what to look for.
The Windows 10 update runs on Windows 7 or 8.1
Windows 10 is far from finished, and this preview is still intended just for advanced Windows users who are unfazed by the possibility of running into pre-release bugs. [I'll update this page with installation links when I have them.]
Zoom the Start menu to full screen
The basic layout of the Windows 10 Start menu is unchanged since the first round of preview releases. This update is cleaner, with much less clutter. And it offers the first peek at Continuum, one of the signature features aimed at easing the transition to touch on hybrid devices. The button in the upper right corner switches the Start menu to a full Start screen.
Setting up Cortana to be more useful
To date, Cortana has only been available on Windows phones, which means most Windows users aren't aware of what this digital assistant can do. Cortana offers a search interface that can be driven by speech or by the keyboard. You can also ask Cortana to set reminders and create appointments.
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