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Windows 10 marks a “new era” for personal computing, Microsoft’s chief executive has said. Windows 10 will be offered as a free upgrade to most existing Windows users, as well as those buying new PCs. Analysts say the company is beginning to move away from relying on Windows as a key money-making product. Speaking exclusively to BBC News, Satya Nadella said: “Windows 10 is a huge milestone for us as a company, and quite frankly the industry.”

Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system will become available for upgrade starting July 29. Not only is Windows 10 faster and more performance efficient, it also brings along a fleet of new exciting features. But if you’re still not sure whether you should be making an upgrade later this week, here’s a list of reasons that should convince you to jump ship when the day arrives.

Desktop apps tend to look and behave differently to those on smartphones or tablets, something that Microsoft is looking to change with Windows 10. Microsoft’s unified operating system, which launches on Wednesday, features Universal Apps that automatically adapt to work on any Windows 10-powered device no matter what their size.

Microsoft’s next PC operating system is available from 29 July. Windows 8 (and Windows 8.1) will no longer be the default operating system that comes with new PCs, and anyone who is currently making do with Windows 8 can look forward to upgrading to an OS which is better in every way—Windows 10. Windows 10 offers faster start-up and performance, start menu, universal apps, action centre and Microsoft Edge browser. If your PC is currently running Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) or Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit), you are eligible for the Windows 10 upgrade.

Microsoft has launched Arrow Launcher with which it aims to improve your experience on the phone, and the launcher is currently available in private beta. With Arrow Launcher, Microsoft aims to tone down the clutter from your home screen. It is doing so by giving you quick access to your most favorite things and steering away the noise.

Compusoft, Microsoft Dynamics Partner based in India and Singapore with focus on Microsoft Dynamics CRM has achieved the prestigious 2015 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle. An elite group of the most strategic Microsoft Dynamics partners from across the globe with sales achievements that rank them in the highest echelon of the Microsoft Dynamics global network of partners. Members of the Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle have performed to a high standard of excellence by delivering valuable solutions that help organizations achieve increased success. “Each year we recognize and honor Microsoft Dynamics partners from around the world for exemplary performance,” said Neil Holloway, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Business Solutions sales & partners.

Microsoft will be the only major console manufacturer to have an actual press conference at E3 this year. The conference will begin at 7am Pacific/3pm UK on August 4, and will air on Xbox One, Xbox 360, and at Xbox.com. Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has promised that, in addition to the three games listed above, Microsoft will also be making new game reveals at the event, as well as more Windows 10 gaming information.

Xbox One platform manager Richard Irving stated that the, “Brand new Xbox One User Interface experience that will be going out this fall and is really focused around speed and getting to things faster. Our design point of the new Xbox experience is speed and making all of the things you do on Xbox Live, both in and out of the game much faster. What is familiar is that the user can go left and right through the categories, but we have added a vertical scroll element that takes you deeper within the category.”

Microsoft is aiming to build lasting relationships with Windows 10, the operating system to be launched on Wednesday and seen as critical to reviving the fortunes of the once-dominant tech giant. Microsoft is making a major new version of Windows available free as an upgrade to anyone using either of the prior two generations of the system. The goal is to swiftly have Windows 10 powering a billion devices, creating a gigantic audience to induce developers to crank out must-have apps for the platform.

Windows Central reported that the Lumia 950 will come with a 5.2-inch OLED display and run a 64-bit hexa core Snapdragon 808 chipset clubbed with a 3GB RAM. It is further said to include a 20 megapixel PureView rear camera combined with a 5 megapixel wide-angle front snapper. The larger 5.7-inch Lumia 950 XL is said to be powered by a 64-bit octa core Snapdragon 810 chipset combined with 3GB RAM. While the camera specifications remain the same as the smaller Lumia 950, the one in 950 XL will come with triple LED flash.