Are you amongst those small businesses who did not switch to the latest version of Windows when Windows 8 arrived because of the complex user interface? Are you still stuck at Windows XP or Vista? Do you want to know the benefits of Windows 10 and the reasons to use the same? If the answers to these questions are yes, you have landed up on the right page at the right time, as you will be aware of all the benefits of Windows 10; be it benefits for small businesses, users or developers.

With the news of introduction to Windows 10, everyone has been pondering over the features. We have written about the features of Windows 10 too in our past post. However, for people to start using it, benefits are more important than the list of features. So, here we will discuss about some of the best ways every small business, user and developer can benefit from Windows 10.

Let us take a sneak peak over some of the most important advantages of Windows 10. Here we go…

1. Start menu:

The age old ‘start menu’ with which the loyal Windows users have been habituated is back. However, the tiles are not removed totally; they can be added from the start menu. In short, the user interface has once again become easy.

2. Reduced complexity:

This eliminates the Windows 8 problems of learning new resources and OS and training employees. Also, the small businesses get the rid of training cost. Also, it eliminates the loss of work productivity, because of which most small businesses did not shift to Windows 8.

3. Multiple desktops:

Another amazing benefit for the users is that, like smartphones, Windows store apps will work in a window on the desktop and on one PC, the users will have multiple desktops, like Linux operating system.

4. User Interface justice for all devices:

UI is tailored for all windows devices; smartphones, tablets, desktops. There will be just one windows app store for all, unlike windows 8 which had different versions of apps for different devices

5. Style separation:

One of the best benefits is the style separation for work and personal apps for all devices running windows 10; be it smartphones, desktops or tablets.

6. Benefit to BYOD policy following companies:

It will help the companies that follow ‘Bring Your Own Device’ by wiping off company’s files from employee’s devices keeping all the personal apps and files intact.

7. Security:

Another benefit is that the ability to open the files is linked with user accounts, so that there is no fear of malware and leads to the complete security and protection.

8. Best of both worlds:

In short, you get the best of both worlds Windows 7 and 8; the user friendliness of Windows 7 and features of Windows 8.

9. Microsoft Office 365 and OneDrive:

Integration of Microsoft Office 365 and OneDrive is also a great advantage for all the small businesses planning to switch to Windows 10.

10. Desktop and mobile users:

Windows 10 is geared towards desktop and mobile users. The best thing is the transition to touch interface without sacrificing desktop features.

Now that you are aware of some of the most important benefits of Windows 10, it is advisable for you to stop using Windows XP or Vista and switch to Windows 10, to make the most out of all the amazing features and benefits.