Windows RT: launch desktop programs. What is Windows RT, and how do you get a tablet with it? Running programs on windows rt

Take care and Windows Explorer (Windows Explorer). Full-fledged, with a line interface “in the style of Windows 8”.

When you open the main window (the “My Computer” section), you will see a single section of the SSD drive. As much as possible, the system takes up at least 20 GB. The version of the tablet with 32 GB of memory will have 14 GB of memory - which is what first-time Surface RT buyers have already said.

In the middle, everything is standard and arranged “to suit”, although the size of the icons can be increased.

The touch-screen interface is very user-friendly, although its optimization does not bother anyone's fingers.

Nowadays, copying files has migrated from Windows RT from the “weight” to a clean look without changes. With all the technical details of the process and a detailed schedule.

The best thing about Explorer is that it is still the only effective file manager for Windows RT. For the Metro interface there are a couple of managers, but its functionality is scanty, which will lead to dissatisfaction among users. Most likely, you will be able to work with external storage devices, for example, flash drives or USB hard drives.

Before speaking, work with any USB-storage is done the same way as in Primary Windows. On the one hand, nothing is optimized here for touch sensors, but on the other hand, neither iOS nor Android can offer you such simplicity out of the box. Memory cards hard disks recognized without problems. The whole operation works like Windows 8. It may not be as simple, but the functionality is undoubtedly much broader.

Lots of problems

Perhaps the richness of tasks is one of the strongest sides of Windows RT. It’s not surprising - obviously, by porting the Windows NT kernel to the ARM architecture, Microsoft did not change the basic functionality of the system. And there are no clever methods for increasing the “efficiency” of a subdivision of resources, which in Android, iOS and other less popular systems the program can be closed.

The most important task-richness of Windows RT is implemented thoroughly, clearly and reliably. There are no common features here compared to standard Windows. So, Metro-additions are working with full screen mode, but on your desktop you can open as many windows as you like. You can switch between programs only if you are subscribed.

All programs in this version are displayed in the same way as in Windows 8.

Alternatively, you can click on the list of recent programs. Their small previews appear, much like in Android 4.0 and later.

Also the Metro Snap mode. It allows you to display two programs on the screen at once. In this context, the desktop and all the windows logically work as part of the program. The screen in Snap mode is divided into two parts with a ratio of 1:4. In smaller cases, a compact version of the program will be displayed on the desktop. In fact, it’s not easy to do and is generally a good idea. You can watch how Snap works in Windows RT in our video made for Windows 8:

There are no differences in “weight” in Windows RT – the logic of the work itself is the same.

Parameters

As we wrote above, the gesture of moving a finger from any edge of the screen leads to a shout of one or the other context menu. If the light is on the bottom, then the options for add-ons appear, and on the right, the Charms panel appears.

The panel contains five icons: Search, Backdoor Access, Start, Add-ons and Settings. Search for add-ons and tablet files; behind-the-scenes access will ensure synchronization of data from online; Start clicks the start screen; Devices show connections to the system external buildings; a Parameters are the steps for ignition system adjustment.

So from the parameters you can click on the control panel (classic and new in the Metro style), information about the computer, and look at the overview. What is even more important is that icons for Swedish access to various computer settings.

You can “connect” to Wi-Fi, change the volume of the sound, brighten the screen, watch notifications and turn off the computer! Before speaking, here are notices about possible traffic overload. If your Windows RT device works via 3G with the Internet, you can set a plan for using the available traffic.

Windows RT for administrators

Please note, Microsoft has no small intention of positioning Windows RT in this way. This Surface Pro tablet ambiguously suggests that the devices themselves are aimed at professional use - those on which Windows 8 is installed. For these purposes, it is better suited to those running programs for Windows.

Last but not least, Windows RT did not include standard programs that are present in the “basic” operating systems from Microsoft for x86 processors. For example, Department Manager.

It’s absolutely similar to what’s in Windows 8. Apparently, the “everything” has been completely reworked, resulting in a noticeably newer and more powerful addition.

Elements of the list running processes They have become noticeably larger, but all the same, touch controls are not very handy. Windows RT doesn't have the most advanced, simplest, and most basic add-on manager in the Metro style.

Resource Monitor is a wonderful utility, and it is also important for administrators to evaluate it. It’s a pity that there’s nothing special to control in it - there are still very few add-ons for Windows RT.

Standard utilities for working with hoarders are not available anywhere. Here we are, finally, the design of some of them has not changed fundamentally since Windows 95.

Point the calculator at the location. Primary, which is in Windows 7. Moreover, you can manually press it with your fingers – the buttons are large. It’s a pity that the menu is a bit flimsy.

Ale, of course, the “administration” program is command line. There is a presence here with complete peace and without boundaries.

Don't forget about the computer protection. Windows Defender is on Windows RT.

It must be said that the visibility of all these utilities cannot be called a minus. However, the stench is sometimes needed for emergency workers. And this is where the problems begin. It is not easy to operate them with your fingers - its interface is not over-engineered at all and is suitable for working with a mouse and keyboard. There are no analogues to the Metro middleware. Find out about third companies. It stinks, it seems, it appears, but this process will take any time for any person.

Zhovten 2012 is well remembered by fate in IT-comfort. The date for the announcement has already expired - long-awaited operating system, how small it is to shake the foundations by presenting to us the principles new interface. Well, she shocked me. As we wrote, the new “charming tile”, which is known both as Modern UI and the great Metro interface, looks completely different from the old days.

The introduction of this interface to desktop computers, even right out of the gate, having created a start screen, means a lot. Let's get used to Microsoft before we start. It’s not surprising that the company wants to create its own “tile” with the everyday, high-quality content we see on our computers, tablets and smartphones.

At this point, we have already described Windows 8 i. But, in order to cover the entire homeland, we need more information about Windows RT. This is a completely new “beast”, hitherto unknown. The preview of Windows 8 could have been enjoyed for a long time, about the possibilities Windows Phone 8 can be judged by Windows Phone 7. And the Windows RT axis on the right is different. What's this? Let's find out.

Windows RT. Yak zavantazhit ta chi mozhlivo tse?

It is not possible to enchant Windows RT. Neither through Torrent sites, nor from file sharing sites. The system is going to be of a completely different type. Windows 8 is a classic OS for x86 processors, as it is divided into parts. So you can install any computer. Have you ever built a computer with an ARM processor? Make it personal. At the time of writing this article, we can only think of one of these - it comes with Chrome OS and a Samsung Exynos 5250 chip. The Toshiba AC100 smartbook has just been released. Linux OS and based on the dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 platform.

All such accessories were sold in very small quantities and have not yet conquered the market. Therefore, tablets and smartphones are lost, because it is more difficult for them to install anything other than an already installed system. Naturally, there are many enthusiasts to try to pull off such a trick by resorting to significant tricks. Recently, however, such a modification is not available to the cross-border mobile phone service.

So I hope for Windows installation You can cancel RT on your tablet or smartphone with Android - it’s not difficult to earn, it’s not so easy, and you’ll immediately void the guarantee. Tse, maybe, smut Windows visibility RT from other Windows. Of course, in addition to the support of ARM architecture.

Microsoft is ahead long time ago I ported my live OS to a radically different processor architecture. Windows NT 4.0 supported Alpha processors, after which a special version was released Windows version XP for Intel processors Itanium (IA-64), and then Windows XP Professional x64 Edition came - the first OS for the AMD64/Intel EM64T architecture, current 64-bit AMD processors that Intel.

The transfer of full-fledged Windows to ARM from the start has sparked a lot of controversy. Everyone was talking about what kind of camp they would be in. From the very beginning it was thought that it would be like Windows, but on ARM. But, as we already know, Microsoft’s idea was different - to “add” everyone to the “enchanted tile” (a superb Metro interface), to guide the koristuvachs desktop computers. However, the result of the Wiishovs is amazing - they are so hostile that the system has clearly not been completed. Vaughn celebrates hostility to the raw product. Why? Let's find out. Here's a few words about already released devices on Windows RT.

Windows RT tablets

Microsoft's policy has also been consistent with Apple and Google. The company wanted to go its own way, which means “Apple’s way is a carbon copy with the slightest bias towards Google.” Therefore, tablets and smartphones on Windows Phone 8 and Windows RT are produced not by Microsoft itself, but not by “a thousand and one” manufacturers, and by the word “elita” - no less than great companies. So it turned out that at the beginning of 2013, only 5 tablets on Windows RT were sold, one of which has already been sold at least in the USA. Let's take a look at what the Windows tablets look like.

Of course, the first device that actually went on sale, becoming the Surface RT, is the development of Microsoft, for which the company directly asks, showing how the standard device is to blame in its opinion. It itself became the first tablet with Windows RT, as most people have seen. An external device based on a multi-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 chip with a capacity of 2 GB RAM that 32-64 GB SSD. It has a wonderful metal case with a high-quality external keyboard. The axis is only Windows RT... However, we are in a hurry.

I found another tablet on sale on Windows RT - ASUS VivoTab RT, just like the TF600T. We are the ones who reached us and touched our hands, and we write this review from ourselves. An article about ASUS devices with Windows RT will be published later. And so respectfully, I repeat a lot of Surface RT: NVIDIA Tegra 3, 2 GB RAM, 32-64 GB memory, 10.1-inch IPS screen. The main unit is a docking station with another battery and additional power sockets. With it, the device turns into your own netbook without significant autonomy.

Samsung was not left out either. All of these items are the most ostentatious. Just like ASUS, the company announced three tablets on Windows RT (one piece) and Windows 8 (two models). However, ATIV Tab on Windows RT was skewed. At a minimum, the USA is one of the largest markets in the world. In this case, there are two types of devices that are based on a dual core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon S4. It also has 2 GB of RAM, 32 or 64 GB SSD and a 10.1-inch IPS screen with a separate 1366x768 partition.

Dell is also keen on releasing a tablet with Windows RT. The XPS 10 is also built on a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chip, has a 10.1-inch screen and 32 to 64 GB of memory. Samsung ATIV Tab is a guess. Although the docking station with a keyboard and battery is more similar to the ASUS VivoTab RT.

1st remaining device – Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11. It’s amazing that it’s not a tablet, but a laptop. Or an ultrabook. Or a smartbook. It is important to accurately identify this device. However, the keyboard does not fit in, but is entirely behind the screen. Before speech, with an 11.6-inch screen, and not 10.1-inch, as in Rashti. However, this was the same resolution – 1366x768 pixels. Otherwise, the IdeaPad Yoga 11 is similar to Surface RT or VivoTab RT: NVIDIA Tegra 3, 64 GB SSD, 2 GB RAM. Lenovo promises autonomy up to 13 years. This is why we began to protest because of our satisfaction.

From us you can actually buy only three of the over-recovered five: Microsoft Surface RT, ASUS VivoTab RT and Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11. Please, don’t skimp on these products. There are few of their propositions, and the creators do not particularly boast about their successes. There's a lot to say about that. Why are such garni gadgets so bad to sell out? Sure enough, the whole problem is with Windows RT.

Lastly, we wrote that after the publicity about the preparation of a new Windows for the ARM architecture, many people thought that new system will be primarily “Windows”, but will run on ARM chips. There wasn’t much talk about tablets, but discussions began about new compact and inexpensive laptops with impressive autonomy and the usual “ends”.

Very soon, Microsoft showed the Metro interface (“charming tile”), and then suddenly announced that devices on ARM will not be able to run “classic” programs - for third-party developers they will lose only Metro. Right now you might be thinking, what nova Windows It does not take away from the basic desktop, but instead becomes a system with great control elements, which is the essence of the touch-oriented Metro interface.

But reality turned out to be rather “striking.” Microsoft effectively tried to use the “classics”, but they didn’t succeed. The developers were able to maintain two versions of the interface, which introduced serious fraud to the users. Why is this so, we understand it lower. In the meantime, let’s take a look at what “enchanted tiles” are.

The Metro interface (or Modern UI) of Microsoft is very similar. Perhaps, not in the rest of the world through this principle of robots. One of them is horizontal scrolling. All elements of the “enchanted tile” will be rewound left to the right and, logically, in a further “horizontal turn”. This principle prompted the starting Windows screen RT and Windows 8, as well as Metro add-ons.

Apparently, in Windows 8 this entire screen has replaced the Start menu. However, it does not become another analogue of it. This is a kind of addition to the behind-the-system menu and desktop with widgets. There is also a program shortcut and a widget in the middle of the start screen. A tile can be either static or dynamic, changing according to new data. For example, in the middle of the “squares and rectangles” the weather forecast, the number of unread sheets, a beacon about the release of updates, etc. can be displayed.

Program boxes can be moved at will, some of them allow you to change the size. In addition, you can display the entire “spread” on the screen. All these operating principles are the same for Windows RT, as for Windows 8. You can find out how they work in our video about Windows 8 - everything will be the same on ARM tablets.

The additional menu can be accessed using special gestures. Zokrema, touch the beast’s finger below or below up to the bottom or top edge of the screen. For example, you can click on a list of all installed programs.

As you may note, the program is not so much so. The first screen was loaded with Metro programs. Continue with the programs in the package Microsoft Office 2013 and will lose their services (read standard) Windows programs, We will learn more about which reports. In the meantime, let’s take a look at what Metro programs Microsoft ships with Windows RT.

The main problem with any new operating system is the programs it needs. And there is no need for any kind of program in third party producers It is even more important that the retailer sells it “out of the box.” It’s also possible to get the “pop” iPhone from your first version without going to the accessories store, the same one App Store. It was “painted” more often than not from iPhone OS 2.0 (nin iOS) in 2008. But the fact that Apple was preparing the new product made a lot of people happy.

Windows RT store of add-ons is not spared, but there is more to say about it below. In the meantime, let's take a look at what Microsoft is promoting to tablet buyers from this very “box.”

Windows RT mail client

The software giant has not forgotten about mail. Windows RT has a powerful client, and in the Metro interface. However, its functionality is less basic.

The client divides into three panels: a list of folders, a list of sheets and instead of a sheet. The third panel is the greatest. The interface is the same as today's Microsoft Outlook. Before speaking, the mail client of Windows RT is also called Outlook, but Microsoft has already announced that we know the Microsoft Office package.

At the time of creation of the sheet of paper, the addresses of the possessors are indicated, and the right hand - the text of the sheet itself.

The number additional parameters the panel below shows the checking of new sheets, fixing the sheet on home screen If you move it to a different folder, you may be able to see the notification as new. At the top right corner you will see options for creating a new sheet, appearing on the same page as the selected sheet.

Everything, but all the functionality of the standard postal client Windows RT. No filters, no virtual folders, no subtle and fiddly adjustments of checking sheets, etc. - everything is broken down at the most basic level. This option is suitable for those who are already insecure.

People

Everything happens for a reason. mobile operators And developers of mobile gadgets do not want to rely only on one system that is not controlled by them. Of course, we can use tablets not only on iOS, Android and Windows RT, but also on other OSes. So, it’s already possible that Windows RT is already better for everything else.

Microsoft has made a lot of noise in connection with Windows 8, and the result is a huge bug. Windows RT turned out to be an orphan system that had not been brought to perfection. Even if there were few installed add-ons, there were not many of them in the Windows Store. In an attempt to give tablet owners the advantage of looking like a full-fledged office package, the classic desktop, which is like a heel wheel in Windows RT, was saved. And on the right, it’s not the case with the poor optimization of the office package, since through the desktop you can remove the ability to install essential add-ons on the tablet.

At the same time, it is clearly visible that the system has not been properly adjusted and updated. With Metro, the update process is not performed directly, only from the toolbar. It is much more efficient to change OS settings yourself.

Behind the fact, Windows RT is not Windows 8, but does not operate with native programs. Do not practice and do not practice. However, the system is still poorly optimized for energy efficiency, and there are also problems with taking up storage space.

You lose the ability to correct these shortcomings. It’s important to note that it won’t be Windows 9, but will become similar to Windows 8 Service Pack 1 – a major update that will bring changes to the interface. It remains to be seen that Windows RT also rejects this. Look for a new arrival, maximum spring 2013. Well, check it out for me.

Renewal system - operating principles

Windows RT didn't get smart, but simply transferred the update policy and principles from the desktop version of Windows. This means that the skin program, as well as the operating system, will undergo its own updates. Moreover, when running iOS/Android, updates to the operating system rarely occur in just one file, while in Windows RT they are not required for the skin component of the system. For example, you may only be interested in the browser and the activities of the service. From the point of view of efficiency, this is a safe option, which, however, may be of serious concern in the mobile world.

First of all, the frequency is updated. The operating system checks them every two days and when the update is removed, it installs it and then re-installs. It’s impossible to get around this place. After re-engaging, all your opened applications, work files and other information are not opened again (the information is not lost, except for the tablet and open programs- there is nothing of that) In my opinion, this is a great shortcoming for a mobile device and tablet.

Another point is the speed of renewal. Here I am stuck with simply obscene expenses for an hour. For example, installing the update package for MS Office took 45 minutes. And this is after attraction installation files, only clean installation on a tablet. Installing a Russian language package of 106 MB took about 10 minutes after downloading the file.

Any updates that require refurbishment of the computer require dozens of installations. For example, in whose video you can admire how it works.

I’m not mentally prepared to spend ten minutes to re-invent the system and then start working on it. It’s just to go beyond the bounds of healthy foolishness. This is also a reduction in the fact that Windows RT virus originates from desktop systems. As far as I know, the system update has been redesigned so that the system starts quickly and the update does not take so much time. It’s not enough to stare at the screen and click when you update the system without even understanding what it is.

Mail client – ​​as well as the “People”, “Message” and “Calendar” programs

Mysterious logic, in fact, up to one package they added four additional add-ons - “Post”, “Memorandum”, “People” and “Calendar”. In this case, in the Metro interface there are one program besides the tiles for skin functions. Let's try to deal with each of them and finally by mail.

Posta

On tablets, the mail client's capacity becomes an important factor; people read the sheets and respond to them. The only manufacturer of tablets that dared to release devices without email support was Blackberry - as a result, the company quickly added to the client, the backers of such a revolutionary approach simply were not informed.

At Microsoft, I have come to appreciate programs that are not much like MS Outlook, but they have a lot of functions in a light, beautiful package. I was beyond disappointed, as the problems begin with the registration of any POP account (the list has such, but the program does not support them and ask you to change the type to IMAP).

Try it out corporate mail I failed. The attempt to configure my MS Exchange also failed, because the “Accept all SSL certificates” option is missing. Perhaps you can be spared, since you only use Gmail or other regular mail, and then you are not to blame for any food. But for those who are oriented towards corporate mail, here is a donation for a headache. I'm going to start laughing a lot.

Another point that was widely advertised in one of the first videos for Surface is the trivial start of the program. This is an important situation for most installations of programs after the system is restarted and before the first call. You need to click for ten seconds; clicking again takes a few seconds. For all tablets on other OSes, the program in which program is running (there is no difference, the first launch or the next, the same hour is spent).

There is one option you can use in the email settings - group emails into conversations. And that's all. If you were looking for something else, for example, filters, the ability to adjust the mail under yourself more carefully, then there is nothing of that. When you have configured other account records, you can set a notification signature, indicate whether external images are being imported, and set the update frequency. And nothing more.

It’s impossible to convey my disappointment at the post. This is not a working tool, this is a police tool, which is suitable for homeowners, who write one or two pages and do not use anything at all like programs. Looking at those that are impossible to install MS Outlook (it is not included with MS Office for RT), and others postal programs for RT there is no, then I don’t know what to say. This is just a big minus, which is the threat of the OS and the devices on it.

Congratulations

This part of the program is another attempt to touch the intangible and demonstrate the survivable ability to fall asleep in messengers Live or Facebook Chat. “Povidomlen” has no other possibilities. It looks better that Live knows and will connect via Skype. Facebook Chat instantly removes your notifications, but that’s not a big problem. In my case, I spent about half of the information written to me. Why? Don't know. If you don’t understand your nutrition without becoming aware of it, the value of this supplement is rapidly approaching zero. Its cleverness, gentleness, seemingly soft, does not deceive critics.

People

It’s not just a notebook with people’s contacts (they can be taken from Facebook, LinkedIn, Outlook, Hotmail, Google, and also from Twitter or Skype). Nowadays it has become fashionable to add information about social measures Before such programs, I’m not to blame. You can see on one screen everything that needs to be known to you - this “stitch” looks rainbow and is drawn - not very handily. You can also see it from programs. The idea of ​​reviewing your information in social settings for skin contact is likely to suit anyone. Ale zavichay people respect for the better to read the entire page. There was a bicycle here, and I was completely unaware. Third-party clients for social monitoring are much better, although they do not match programs on other platforms.

Calendar

So, like Posta, it is not possible to use a calendar similar to the add-on known for the desktop version of the OS. There are even more restrictions on the functions of the options. You can add new notes and synchronize them with third-party services. Extremely simple and concise.

MS Office – for students and at home

The main complaints about all tablets with Windows before the advent of Windows RT were the presence of fans, short operating hours, and the system's unpretentiousness, which does not differ from laptops. And we haven’t been in the usual mobile devices. With the release of Windows RT, everything has changed, but Microsoft’s logic in adapting the office is beyond comprehension. So, for Windows RT, only the version for students and home study is available, which is included in the installation kit. And this is a great plus, which is widely spoken about. Help office at the tablet. In fact, the office is easy to view files (it reads all formats, there are no problems with it - a complete copy of the original office). You can correct it every hour (use your hands to touch the screen for a long time and not sound). It’s impossible to work completely in the office suite without using the keyboard. This package was simply transferred to Windows RT and minimally adapted to fit the fingers. Most of the menus are very lacy, which creates dissonance with most programs for tablets, where the controls are not noticeable.

The mystery and inconsistency of this decision also means that in the first half of 2013 MS Office will appear for Android platforms That iOS, the retailer, as you might guess, is Microsoft. I axis and versions are adapted to work with a touch screen. Moreover, the stench permeates all the production process Office versions, and there will also be an analogue for Windows RT. The only difference is that Office for other platforms will need to be purchased, but on RT tablets it will not be installed and, as a rule, cost-free.

Another illogicality of the decision lies in the fact that Microsoft respects that in the corporate sector it is necessary to choose only Surface Pro and similar tablets with fans, short hours of work and full-fledged Windows 8. And all versions of MS Office are available there. The problem lies in the fact that if your organization does not have a licensed software, then you will not be able to legally set up an office in Windows RT (for the corporate segment there is simply no license or separate version). I can’t wrap my head around the fact that Windows RT itself was created for tablets, and is the company’s main product, which could be mobile. Windows 8 does not have the same advantages that Windows RT has, although it is not based on the company’s ideology.

Describe the skin of the program that is included in the package, I don’t know how to feel. The OneNote interface is slightly different from similar programs on Windows 8, but the differences are not fundamental. Other programs are like two drops of water, similar to the desktop version.

In my opinion, you can only get the most out of MS Office in one way - if you have a keyboard. However, the package is not so easy to use in the editing mode, but allows you to view files that need to be edited. And there are a lot of “ales” here, one of the key ones is why the tablet needs such a connection. Even before the first iPad, people rushed to buy the Pages program, as well as connect external keyboards to type text. The number of those who were trying to create such a scenario for vikoristaniya tablet was noticeable. Alas, according to my caution, this scenario will not take root; after all, the tablet acts as a device for reading information, and not for creating it. In this aspect, I would like to use MS Office as easily as possible and with fingers that are easy to handle, Swedish door presentation. It’s not an exact copy of the desktop version, adapted for touch screens.

What I least care about are those who, when selecting a row to enter text into, Office program does not appear automatically On-screen keyboard, you need to click!

For myself, I couldn’t decide whether MS Office on Windows RT or not. During my script writing (there are a lot of works with text, some of them are in progress), I have never been afraid to try to make edits on a tablet. Sometimes, after reading texts from the post, that year. Perhaps this is a topic for discussion about the scenarios that we encounter when looking at MS Surface. For whom the presence of a full-fledged Office is necessary in everyday life.

Software store - availability of programs

In Windows RT, the Windows 8 kernel is being modified, otherwise the similarity will end. For example, add-ons for this operating system must be written separately, so their number on Narazi does not oppose you. There are close to hundreds of programs, most of which are of no interest to you. Absolutely. There is no smell, and the stench has long been known on other platforms.

Less surprised by the fact that programs for Windows RT are likely to take up more space than those on iPad or Android. It turned out that the program can accommodate all the graphics for different resolutions (up to 2560x1440 pixels), just as on the same iPad, the retailer can put in the store a collection of programs for a specific section. In practical terms, it explains why programs take up more space. I don’t have any particular problems with this, I’d rather bet against those who have not yet seen the enthusiasm of developers and the appearance of a large number of applications under Windows RT. Encourage retailers to focus on popular platforms, so they have a better chance of selling additional products. U Windows widget RT platform's popularity is due to one great reason, which means that the main programs will be from Microsoft. It’s enough to look at the “Games” (News) section to become aware of the activity of the retailers.

The price of the add-ons presented is higher than that of other platforms. The pricing policy does not lead to dumping, so there is no talk about greater availability of surcharges.

Weather

There is no way to describe the “Weather” add-on, except that it is the first add-on in my memory where advertising is displayed. The program is installed, and various banners are displayed on the third screen. In my opinion, it is not necessary for buyers of devices on Windows RT. Some distributors use advertising (like Amazon), but they charge less for the device, and buyers are aware of subscribing to such a model.

Internet Explorer

In the first part, I will look at the IE representations in two variations - on the desktop (maximum adjustment of the old interface) and in the new Metro UI. The new version does not have any adjustments, but there is gesture control (turning one side forward or backward). Tse tenth Internet Explorer.

The browser works smoothly, there are no common complaints here. It displays different sites well, scales the screen size, zooms with two fingers, or when tapping on the text. Smooth, welcoming and has a sufficient amount of adjustment. Over the course of an hour, I looked at nearly hundreds of sites and didn’t encounter any problems. The downside is that bookmarks cannot be synchronized with other computers, otherwise you can view them by installing the extensions (I didn’t use them). But theoretically, you might show up quickly. Perhaps there is such an option, but I didn’t manage to find it again.

Multimedia – music and video

Introduced with programs for playing music and videos in the Metro UI style, anyone can enjoy them, but I still want to have a full-fledged Windows Media Player. There is no yoga here. However, both the support for FLAC and other formats out of the box are the most important and the most important. The video has approximately the same situation, which includes the need for subtitles, “important” formats and HD video in these formats (AVI may not be readable at all, sometimes it is readable, but the picture is blurred). In my opinion, this is a problem with specific programs and the availability of codecs. As only third-party players appear, there will be some differences. Food is deprived of food if the stench appears. Currently, Windows RT is available for Android tablets from Samsung (support for all possible codecs), as well as iPad ( third party programs for example, VLC).

When playing a video, the brightness of the screen seems to gradually dim, the picture becomes less bright. Koristuvach cannot rely on this behavior of the system, it was verified on three tablets from three different virobniks.

Other programs – Skype, voice prompts, etc.

Every time I don’t make it a point to thoroughly describe all the programs that are in Windows RT, but you’ve probably already read about the operating system. There are also a number of points that also affect the OS and its ease of use. Zokrema is a “Screen Narrator” add-on. It sounds as soon as you press the central key and begins to sound everything you press on the screen. It’s a waste of time, who is disgusting to talk. It’s amazing what they say about people with weakened eyesight. Ale. So it turns out that very often this program starts randomly. And it turns into flour. Dial a password to unblock it and do the same. In a word, it was necessary to work in such a way that the assistant would not suddenly start up, and then everything would be miraculous.

In the gallery you can look at the images, scroll through the list, change the size of the pictures, and see your needs. Everything is louder. It's just a small utility for I'll take a look again files, including graphics. Many times I caught XPS because the program simply froze.

I forgot to say about Skype, which you can get from the store. This program looks in Metro style and the navigation is completely boring. The handiness of the front desktop versions of the site is forgotten, it is important to navigate the contact list. I don’t know what to say here - you can only use it behind the scenes, and even quickly on a tablet with Windows RT, I was inspired to try it - go to the phone.

Microsoft's approach to trying to create a competitive position in the tablet market has once again appeared in the near future. My feelings were protected, I can kindly admit it. But the ones I tried in practice turned out to be simply unprepared and a raw product that traditionally takes a long time to get right. The problem is that ideologically, there are a lot of controversial decisions built into the architecture of Windows RT and the decision is not to allow the creation of a mobile OS. On the same platform as Android, it manages to be less energy efficient (minus 15-20 watts in robot mode). And this is a natural sore that cannot be corrected.

The update policy is not suitable for mobile OS. To correct this shortcoming, Microsoft will have to come up with a way to remember the working state and then launch programs, updating the rest of the system. I’m not at all concerned about viruses for Windows RT; there are already a sufficient number of them (through browser malware). The similarity of the browser and the same kernel allow viruses to target computer users not only on desktop systems, but also on Windows RT. In iOS/Android, the browser protection ratio is greater by orders of magnitude, there is simply a different ideology of the programs.

What can I say to the dry surplus? Seriously, the operating system is underdeveloped, which was created from laptops and other desktop versions and adapted to ARM processors. There are not so many resources, but there are more problems and shortcomings. This operating system is only suitable for you if you work for Microsoft and you cannot use iOS/Android. It’s impossible to call it mobile, but it’s a sham, it’s not thoughtful. And marketing games in those that are even more important Helpful Windows, and also forget about Office. The corners in the ergonomics must be large for a mobile device Wikoristannya Windows RT was comfortable and pleasant.

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Hacker C. L. Rokr Know a way to bypass the mechanism for verifying program signatures upon startup in Windows RT. Thus, it becomes possible to install and launch more desktop programs under Windows RT.

Windows RT is a special version of Windows 8, optimized for ARM processors. Please install it on tablets such as Microsoft Surface. The package includes Windows Media Player, and the same desktop programs may include those that come with the operating system: File Explorer, Internet Explorer and Office RT. Further installation on the device can only be done by programs created using cross-platform Windows Runtime APIs. By canceling your digital signature, this program can be installed on Windows RT. Portable devices or running desktop programs on older versions of Windows on Windows RT are prohibited.

The operating system verifies the signature of programs before startup. The author writes that the exploit has become possible due to the fact that Microsoft has ported the operating system code from the x86 platform to the ARM platform. They ported the desktop code exactly, so that entering reference addresses in memory 0x19FFA6 has the same function here - saving a byte that represents a minimum level of signature to the code that is pleasant to run program The value “0” indicates the presence of a digital signature. The value “8” indicates a digital signature praised by Microsoft. The maximum value of “12” is all Windows system components.

On x86 computers, programs are launched with a minimum value of "0", and under Windows RT they have a signature value of at least "8". This parameter is stored directly in the kernel and cannot be changed. However, after the system places it in memory, it can be changed immediately in memory. The author of the exploit was able to deceive the necessary code through the CSRSS (Client/Server Runtime Subsystem) process, a component Windows kernels, with the help of a debugger that modifies the CSRSS data in memory. In this way, I decided to create a code that changes the value “8” to “0” behind a given address.

Might as well be a vikorist robot C. L. Rokr And release a simple utility that will wrap up the whole job without having to deal with a debugger. In any case, the jailbreak will need to be repeated after starting the OS. Yak u vipadku z mobile devices This is called “tethered jailbreak”.

The hacker is launching a call for Microsoft to remove the unnecessary “marketing” restrictions on running Win32 programs under Windows RT, or would like to give developers the opportunity to make decisions about how programs they can run. To do some verification digital signatures option to turn on.