10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do On Windows 10

Oh, and one other thing – it's free to upgrade!* Get your Windows 10 today.

1. You can use the Start Button! It's BACK!

Welcome home, old friend. And now you can search the web and your computer, all from the comfort of your task bar.

2. Customise your Start menu.

Get your organisation on. Personalise your Start menu to keep all your favourite applications right where you want them.

3. Switch seamlessly from one Windows device to another thanks to Continuum.

For starters, it lets you connect your Next Gen Windows phone to a larger screen so you can create a virtual desktop experience. Basically, it means you can use your phone with almost the same functionality as a PC. How? MAGIC.

4. Take notes while browsing the web with new Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft Edge is the speedy new browser. Turn on annotation mode so you can take notes, highlight, or scribble all over webpages, then save or share the page. It's great!

5. Snap multiple windows onto your screen at the same time.

You can have up to four programs snapped on your screen at one time. Either drag using your mouse or use Windows Key + Left/Right Arrow to snap. Who ever said multitasking was hard?!

6. A new Action Center for streamlined notifications.

The Action Center gives you the most important notifications right from your task bar. It gets you to the settings and apps that are most important to you quicker with just one swipe.

7. Create multiple desktops.

You could have one for work, one for home...one for whatever you want, really. Use Control + Windows + Left/Right Arrow to flick between screens.

8. Sign in to your devices with nothing more than a look.

Not one for remembering passwords? Breathe a sigh of relief – you can now sign in with your face. "Hello" Facial Recognition requires specialised biometric hardware (aka a ~fancy~ 3D camera) which is coming soon to most Windows devices.

9. Play Xbox through your PC*.

With the Xbox App you can stream games directly from your console, record your screen, and play against console players. The Activity Feed also lets you stay in touch with all your Xbox Live friends.

*If your device meets minimum specs.

10. And, soon enough, you'll be able to ask Cortana absolutely anything.

You might recognise Cortana from Windows Phone (or Halo). Coming soon to Windows 10 in Australia, Cortana will be your personal assistant who lives in the task bar, ready to answer all your burning questions. Hold tight.

And we've saved the best for last: You can upgrade to Windows 10* for free! So what are you waiting for?

All images courtesy of Microsoft.