{"id":620,"date":"2012-11-13T18:52:39","date_gmt":"2012-11-13T18:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.compuclever.com\/posts\/?p=620"},"modified":"2012-11-13T21:22:48","modified_gmt":"2012-11-13T21:22:48","slug":"windows-8-versions-rt-basic-and-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compuclever.com\/posts\/windows-8-versions-rt-basic-and-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 8 Flavors &#8211; RT, Basic, and Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"top_p\">\n<p>Something new always brings an element of excitement thrown in with a bit of apprehension.\u00a0 Windows 8 is now available and it comes in three flavors.\u00a0 This article shines some light on the versions offered in an effort to make them a little more familiar.\u00a0 The latest versions of Windows 8 are: RT, Windows 8 (Basic) and Windows 8 Pro.\u00a0 Here is a little about each.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_624\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-624\" style=\"width: 484px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compuclever.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/win8-3-devices.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-624 \" title=\"Windows 8 Provides Three Versions for Consumers to Choose From\" src=\"https:\/\/www.compuclever.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/win8-3-devices.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"484\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.compuclever.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/win8-3-devices.png 484w, https:\/\/www.compuclever.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/win8-3-devices-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Windows 8 Versions (Credit: Microsoft Windows 8 Product Guide)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Windows RT<\/h2>\n<p>The \u201cRT\u201d stands for Runtime.\u00a0 The first most important aspect anyone needs to know is that it is only available on tablets; in this case the thin and light PCs with extended battery life, designed for mobility, and are \u201ctouch enabled&#8221; (that is, they support touch screen functionality such as swipe, tap, pinch-and-stretch, and more).\u00a0 As it is only available on tablets, this means it is not available as a separate download.\u00a0 Instead, anyone interested will need to go to a retail store to try one out and test run the operating system.\u00a0 The software that runs on Windows RT comes exclusively from the Windows App store.\u00a0 It includes Windows Update to keep your system and apps up-to-date, and Windows Defender for virus and malware protection.<\/p>\n<p>Features: Windows RT includes some different features than Windows 8 and some features that are not included. <a href=\"http:\/\/windows.microsoft.com\/en-CA\/windows\/windows-rt-faq\" target=\"_blank\">Read this official Windows RT FAQ for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows\u00a0Update and\u00a0Windows\u00a0Defender are always on and up to date.<\/li>\n<li>Device encryption: advanced data protection to keep your information more secure.<\/li>\n<li>The PC can turn on instantly with connected standby.<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft\u00a0Office Home &amp; Student 2013 RT Preview with touch-optimized desktop versions of the new\u00a0Microsoft\u00a0Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Features that are not include in\u00a0Windows\u00a0RT: Windows\u00a0Media Player, Windows\u00a0Media Center, HomeGroup creation (you can join an existing HomeGroup but you can&#8217;t create a new one), Remote Desktop, and Domain join.<\/p>\n<p>One comfort for those who like to use peripherals\u2026 it is mouse and keyboard enabled.<\/p>\n<h2>Windows 8 (Basic)<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 8 is the basic edition of Windows \u2013 the standard edition.\u00a0 This is targeted at the typically consumer and provides all of the basic new Windows 8 features.\u00a0 This includes: the Start screen with semantic zoom, tiles,\u00a0Windows Store, connected standby, Microsoft account integration, Internet Explorer 10, and the Windows desktop among others.<\/p>\n<p>Terms explained:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Semantic zoom<\/strong>: <a href=\" http:\/\/msdn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/library\/windows\/apps\/hh465319.aspx\">touch-optimized technique used by Windows Store apps<\/a> for presenting and navigating large sets of related data or content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tiles<\/strong>: numerous square tiles each of which is connected to a person, app, website, playlist, etc.\u00a0 Tiles light up when there is new information available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Windows Store<\/strong>: \u00a0The central repository and download centre for Microsoft applications.\u00a0 It opened on October 25, 2012 with 7,873 applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connected standby<\/strong>:\u00a0 This is a power management feature similar to the way you use a mobile phone: when the screen is on, you have access to the full power and capabilities.\u00a0 When the screen goes dark, the system is standby: a low-power mode designed to extend battery life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft account integration<\/strong>: \u00a0this is a\u00a0single web service that you can sign into which was developed by\u00a0Microsoft\u00a0to enable the ability to log into many\u00a0websites\u00a0with one account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Windows desktop<\/strong>:\u00a0 For those familiar with previous version of Microsoft, getting adjusted to the new Windows 8 Start screen will be an undertaking.\u00a0 For some it will be comforting to know that the familiar Windows desktop is easily accessible as a tile on the Start screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Windows 8 Pro<\/h2>\n<p>Simply stated, the Pro version is for more advanced users that use their computer for both personal and business use.\u00a0 First and foremost \u2013 you need to know that it includes all the Windows 8 standard features.\u00a0 It also includes: Remote desktop connectivity, File system encryption, Hyper-V, Virtual Hard Disk booting, BitLocker, Group policy, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Terms explained:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remote desktop connectivity<\/strong>: \u00a0This involves the ability to access applications and data on a computer remotely through the use of a network connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File system encryption<\/strong>: \u00a0This technology involves having files transparently\u00a0encrypted\u00a0(encoded) to protect confidential data from attackers with access to the computer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyper-V<\/strong>: \u00a0This relates to platform virtualization and is associated with Windows Server.\u00a0 Microsoft states that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/server-cloud\/windows-server\/server-virtualization.aspx\">these tools can assist organizations of all sizes to realize cost savings and operational efficiencies<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtual Hard Disk booting<\/strong>:\u00a0 A\u00a0file format\u00a0which represents a virtual\u00a0hard disk drive\u00a0(HDD).\u00a0 This enables the user to interact with a virtual representation of what is typically on a physical hard disk, partitions\u00a0and a\u00a0file system with files\u00a0and\u00a0folders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BitLocker<\/strong>:\u00a0 An encryption feature for the entire disk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group policy<\/strong>:\u00a0 A feature from Windows NT.\u00a0 It is designed to control the working environment of user accounts and computer accounts in a network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"bottom_p\">\n<p>The new Windows 8 platform is heralded as the most profound shift the Windows platform has ever seen.\u00a0 Being familiar with the features and functionality of each of these editions is fundamental in making an informed decision that suits your needs.\u00a0 We hope this blog article has shed some light and will help you to be In-The-Know on recent technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><p>Something new always brings an element of excitement thrown in with a bit of apprehension.  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