Experience a wider world with Microsoft and the new Windows

The highlight of the event is the introduction of the new Windows 8.1 operating system that inherits outstanding advantages of Windows 8. Windows 8.1 also has several improvements, not only the interface or features, but also a lot of useful and productive built-in applications. It can be seen that, Microsoft is continuing to realise the PC revolution, bringing a new generation of Windows, raising the flexibility of PC and tablet productivity, with ease of use for latest mobile devices.- enables users to work efficiently, with flexible entertainment on personal devices.

With the key message of: "Experiencing a wider world: New Windows, New Wider World ", through succinct presentations and impressive product demonstrations, Microsoft experts and partners will not only make ​​an great impression but also bring about excitement to participants during the event. Also at the conference, the participants will have the opportunity to directly experience the Windows ecosystem including Windows Phone 8, Microsoft Office 2013, and especially the new Windows 8.1 operating system on a variety of new devices from partners such as HP, Sony, Asus, Lenovo and Nokia. 

Upon developing Windows 8, it is the first time in the computer history, Microsoft has helped users to have a chance to experience the amazing features of a unique operating system, which is compatible with all devices in the technology ecosystem: from PCs to tablets and even mobile devices.

If it is said that, the advent of Windows 8 is Microsoft's and the tech world turning point, then Windows 8.1 will be a full update for the diverse ecosystem, including latest generation of touch devices. This update brings unified experience to users with the ability to work flexibly on any device, anywhere, anytime. The Windows 8.1 operating system has an intuitive computer interface, including improvements for multitasking, personalized customizations, Start button recovery, Live Titles dynamic applications, more deeply integrated Bing search engine into the system and SkyDrive cloud drive integration.

The highlight of the Windows 8.1 is also security feature. Windows 8.1 is the most reliable OS to date with additional application of security certificates, adding more types of encryption and biometric security to any computer.

"Work practices have changed significantly over the past decade. Personal devices are gradually getting into work environment to meet the increased demand on flexibility and productivity, while maintaining the convenience required for each individual. Home technology is rapidly becoming the focal point with the desire for constantly connected anytime, anywhere from a variety of user devices,” said Vu Minh Tri, general manager of Microsoft Vietnam.

“Staying connected no matter which device is in use, for entertainment or work, to capture and to process collected information is also a desire of business managers today. There is also a need to look for technology solutions that help leaders to process information flexibly, employees to work effectively, bringing high efficiency, but also ensure a maximum level of security. Because security is a hot topic that attracts special attention of organizations and companies. All the above mentioned desires and needs will be met fully and completely by great features of Windows 8.1 on a variety of technology devices, from traditional PCs, laptops to tablets or "all-in-one products,” he added.

Currently on the market there are many types of equipment pre-installed with Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 from Sony, Lenovo, HP, Dell, Asus, etc. With Windows 8 devices, users have the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free, starting October 18, 2013. 

Windows 8.1 is another proof of Microsoft's commitment in pioneering to meet new technology demands. It can be said that, in recent years, Microsoft has continued efforts to create new trends through technology products - not only for solutions and software but also towards services and equipment for both businesses and users - in order to make people's lives better.

At the event, Microsoft will also release a series of "super cool" technology accessories. These are Microsoft products designed to be lightweight with health protection functions such as wireless mouse, wireless mouse curve (Arc Mouse), keyboard, Blue Track Technology optical eye. These products will work seamlessly with the New Windows operating system to provide endless inspiration for life and work of the people, including tech savvy, consumers and office staffs. 

1. Useful Windows 8.1 features for users

Personalisation: In the new Windows operating system, you have many ways to personalise your device. You can turn your PC or tablet into a picture frame by using a slide show lock screen that show user's images from your computer, other devices or images from SkyDrive cloud storage. The operating system is also capable of capturing additional images from the lock screen without having to login.

You can customize the desktop background to be Start screen image. The Start screen of the new Windows OS is set up with dynamic blocks of various sizes, to help you arrange screen exactly the way you want. The arrangement of group names and dynamic blocks has also become easier. You can choose multiple applications concurrently; resize, remove, or rearrange them. You just need to press and hold (or right-click) to move the dynamic blocks.

Search: In the new Windows, the Charm Search bar will provide global search results provided by Bing with rich results, in a easy to read manner with consolidated results from multiple sources of content (web, applications, files, SkyDrive, activities, etc.) to "response" to your query in the best possible way.

This will really change the way users interact with the Web and Windows: a faster and more convenient way to get results. It can be said that, this is a modern version of the "command lines" interface.

Applications and Windows Store: Windows 8 applications will work well with the new Windows. For example, the Photos application now has several new features that allow you to quickly modify or adjust images when viewing photos in the photo applications or opening them from other locations like the Mail application, SkyDrive, and camera. Music application is re-designed to help you select and play music from your collection in accordance to your own hobby. The new Windows brings diversity in size of the snap screen. There are many ways to view multiple applications on the screen at once. You can resize the applications according to the desired size, screen sharing between two applications or there can be up to four applications on the screen. Also in the new Windows, you can have multiple application windows that can be viewed in a snap style - such as two Internet Explorer windows. Windows Store application list also has much more descriptive information and includes an area for relevant applications to help users to discover more applications.

Cloud Connect: In the new Windows, your files can be saved directly to SkyDrive, so users will always have their files anywhere, anytime. The new SkyDrive application lets you access your files on your device or in the cloud, and the files can be accessed even without a network connection.

PC Settings: This feature gives you access to all the settings from your PC without having to use the Control Panel. Things like changing the screen resolution, setting power options, running Windows Updates, and even joining a domain name - can all be done from the PC Settings

Internet Explorer: Web browsing is still the most popular activities on all devices. That's why with the new Windows, you can enjoy Internet Explorer 11 (IE11). IE11 is the only browser built for touch. IE11 will bring about a better representation experience, faster page load speed and a number of new features that you love.

 For example, you can access the already opened tabs available on a PC, with other Windows devices.

Better use of optional mouse and keyboard: The new Windows focuses on a number of improvements to ensure easier navigation for users with mouse and keyboard. For example, if you want to see application names and icons instead of looking at the blocks on the new Start screen, you can choose to display the traditional Start screen and click directly on the application in the traditional way.

2. Basic features of Microsoft Office 2013

Metro-style interface: To catch up with the new interface of Windows 8, Office 2013 also has a new look. Everything becomes clear and as simple as the blocks in the Windows 8 start screen. ​​Microsoft's idea is that the new interface will help users to focus on their tasks instead of being distracted by cumbersome decorative things.

The startup screen: Each application will support a startup screen with its own color-code - Blue for Word, Green for Excel and Orange for PowerPoint. Similar to the boot screen of other applications, Word's screen displays the recently opened documents. While creating empty document is the default option, users can change the template selection, looking for templates online or click Open Other Documents to search for documents on local drive or SkyDrive folders. The screens help new users to easily find everything they need, and experienced users to have all the options in one place. Upper right corner of the screen displays details of the user SkyDrive account.

SkyDrive integration: Office 2013 is designed to integrate with cloud - and particularly SharePoint and SkyDrive. This is a good news if you want to save your work online for anytime access. If you use SkyDrive, your account information will appear in the upper right corner of the screen as well as at the Start screen. Click on to an account to change and manage it. When saving a document, Excel spreadsheet or PowerPoint deck, the default option of the applications will be saving to SkyDrive account, but you can also save to your hard drive if you wish.

Backup between devices: When saving your Office contetn in an online account, you are allowed to access it on any device at any time, via Office 2013 on a computer or tablet, or on Webapps. Microsoft has upgraded Webapps for Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint with Modern UI and color-coded Office applications. In addition, Word, Excel and PowerPoint will save the last thing you did before you end it up (characters, cell or the image) for you to go directly to this section whenever you open the file on another device.

Using touch screens: Some features of Office 2013 are designed to be compatible with touch screen. The Read Mode in Word opens the document in read mode, that allows the document scrolling by gliding your finger horizontally. In desktop mode without touch screen, you can change the operation back to the traditional page view.

PDF Editing: In the past, you can save documents in PDF format but they can not be edited like Word documents without being converted to Doc or Docx formats. Word 2013 can open PDF files, edit and save them as docx, or PDF files. When opened in Word, the foormat of PDF files is maintained, and even elements such as tables. This advantage is a plus for many users because they can simply open PDF files and work directly on them.

Task Pane format in PowerPoint: Image, shape format and other objects in PowerPoint have become more intuitive. Right-click on the image and select Format Picture to open the Format Picture task - A pop-up window shows available editing options. You can leave the box open while working to avoid cluttering your workspace.

Easier graph creation: Users often confused with too many options for graphs in Excel, Recommend Charts feature is very useful. Selecting data to make graphs and click Insert> Recommended Chart to see options such as histogram, bar chart, line chart, etc. Click on each graph to preview how the data looks like. After selecting and creating charts, a small icon will appear in the upper right corner for you to work with data elements such as color, style, etc.

More graphics options: In Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher or even Outlook, there are new icons on the Insert tab or the Ribbon bar to insert images right from computer memory or other online sources such as Office Clipart, Bing or SkyDrive and Flickr accounts. (To use Flickr, Office first needs to be connected to it.)

Account Login: Backstage View in Office 2013 (accessed via File tab) includes a new tab called Account ("Office account" in Outlook). Here, you can access SkyDrive account or change the account. You also see a list of connected services such as Twitter, Facebook, or add other services such as LinkedIn or SkyDrive. Office Updates area provides information on the status or new updates. Click Updates Options to disable or enable update and review the Office 2013 upgrade history.