Windows 365 For Dummies

Chapter 1

Getting Familiar with the Future of Windows

IN THIS CHAPTER

Gaining a general understanding of a cloud-based PC

Exploring how Windows 365 is the future of Windows

Finding answers to common questions that arise as Windows moves into the future

The concept of a cloud-based PC is not an easy one to get your head around. Until recently, a computer was a physical device that sat on your desk, or perhaps on your lap, or in your pocket. How can Microsoft move that physical computer into the cloud? Keep reading to find out!

In this chapter, you get familiar with the future of Windows and the ways Microsoft is moving the PC into the cloud. We explore the concepts behind Windows 365 and walk through new terminology you will need when thinking and talking about the new Windows. Finally, because this is a brand new way of thinking about a PC, we dig into some of the common questions that we had, and that most people have, when learning about Windows 365 for the first time.

Meeting the Cloud PC

We remember when we bought our first computer. It was a long time ago, and it was a beautiful machine. It had a proud place sitting right on our main desk and we used it frequently. That was ...