Microsoft: This Is How You Make a Windows 10 Device Successful

Part of Microsoft’s plans to conquer the PC world was working with OEMs on helping them build devices that would make the most of Windows 10 and the built-in features.

And at WinHEC 2016 in China in late 2016, Redmond provided more guidance on how OEMs can build successful Windows 10 devices, explaining that it all comes down to just a few principles that everyone should have in mind when starting work on a new project.

First and foremost, when talking about the “modern PC,” the company mentions three different guidelines: cool designs, new experiences, and better performance.

In terms of cool designs, Microsoft says that devices need to be the best in class and be balanced across a number of areas, such as design, screen, keyboard and touchpad, and OEM innovation. When it comes to new experiences, Microsoft says that devices need to boast at least two “her...