Thanks to Continuum, when the keyboard is docked you'll see the standard desktop with Windows 10's "new" old-school Start menu. Let's say you're using a convertible 2-in-1 device, like the Surface Pro 3. With Windows 10, full-screen apps are optional. Those touch-friendly, full-screen apps that debuted with Windows 8 were alternately known as the "Metro" or "Modern" design. Those full-screen 'Modern' apps were a pain. I wouldn't recommend editing spreadsheets on your smartphone, but it works, and you'll have all of Excel (and PowerPoint, and Word, and the rest) at your disposal. We've already seen a taste of this with Microsoft's Office suite, which is the full Office experience in a format that's appropriate for your device. These universal apps will then adopt whatever form is appropriate for the device you're using, whether you're on a tablet or a PC. Microsoft wants you to be able to buy an app from the Windows Store once, and expect it to run on all of your devices. Windows 10 will morph to fit the device it's running on. But Microsoft has also shown Windows Phones that transform into PCs once a mouse and keyboard are connected - there's no word on when we'll see that capability on Windows Phones. The situation on phones is a little different, as there will be a Windows 10 Mobile. Pop off the keyboard on a two-in-one device like the Surface Pro 3, and the interface will smoothly transform into tablet mode - if you want it to, of course. If you're on a tablet, you'll encounter fullscreen apps and a finger-friendly Start menu. If you're using a keyboard and mouse, you'll be treated to the standard Windows experience. Windows 10 knows when you're interacting with a keyboard and mouse or using a touchscreen and will react accordingly. Microsoft's ultimate goal is to make Windows 10 the sole operating system powering all of your devices, and Continuum is the driving force behind that. I've got a desktop, a tablet, and am considering a Windows Phone. If you've reserved your free copy of Windows 10, you'll get a notification when Windows 10 is ready to be installed, and have the option to schedule your installation for the most appropriate time for you. If you're running an earlier version of Windows or don't upgrade by that time, you'll be able to pick up Windows 10 Home for $119, and Windows 10 Pro for $199. It'll be free for one year, for anyone running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Windows 10 launches tonight, July 28 at 9 p.m. When can I upgrade? And how much will it cost?
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