With hype increasing around Windows' new operating system, the Windows 10 preview has shed some light into what to expect from the new software as well as how Microsoft is learning how the software works with users.

A hack devised by two Twitter users reveals a possible feature in Windows 10 through the software's preview, according to PC World. With this hack, a semi-functional Notifications Center will appear, which means Microsoft is working on including this feature in the final Windows 10.

"The hack ... requires users to download a ZIP file with some third-party code and to extract and run the included EXE patch," explains PC World, adding not to run it unless you have the Windows 10 Technical Preview.

PC World reported that adding the hack does not create a shortcut on the taskbar, "so users need to reload the patch every time they want to view the notification center."

However, regardless of the notification center's inefficiencies -- after all it is a working prototype -- it shows an attempt by Microsoft to join the competition, like Apple, which already feature notification centers in their software.

But, that is not all Microsoft is doing. Microsoft is currently tracking those who downloaded the Tech Preview. According to the Inquirer, Microsoft is monitoring file usage, speech recording and keylogging. However, in response Microsoft reminded users that they are volunteers and they agreed to this when the preview was downloaded.

"Users who join the Windows Insider Program and opt-in to the Windows 10 Technical Preview are choosing to provide data and feedback that will help shape the best Windows experience for our customers," the company said in a statement.

"As always, we remain committed to helping protect our customers' personal information and ensuring safeguards are in place for the collection and storing of that data. As we get closer to a final product, we will continue to share information through our terms of service and privacy statement about how customer data is collected and used, as well as what choices and controls are available."

Windows reiterates this in their Privacy Statement.