The integration of Cortana within Windows 10 is not just an attempt at enabling desktop users with the same ability to perform web searches as they would on their phone. When applying Cortana’s ability to search content that is also within the host PC, that’s when the real value of a virtual assistant on a desktop operating system truly shines.

Windows 10 is the best Windows yet. It runs beautifully on older hardware, it has a considerably smaller footprint on hard drives, and it has very low specs requirements, but why should PC users have all the fun?

This week, Microsoft has reportedly deactivated all temporary license keys issued with all Windows 10 Preview, according to a support post published on July 16th. The timing couldn’t be more perfect as Microsoft moved ahead with the mass deactivation, as the official RTM version of Windows 10 is now merely 10 days away.

An in-depth comparison between the Control Panel with the Settings app in Microsoft Windows 10