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Windows 10: A new beginning
Say hello to Windows 10. Tomorrow's launch isn't the end of the road; rather, it's the first stop on a long journey as Microsoft's new operating system transitions from preview to a wide-scale global release. Here's what to expect.
Before we go any further, let’s get this out of the way: You should upgrade to Windows 10. If you’re using Windows 8, 7, XP, ME, or 3.1, you should upgrade. Maybe wait a couple of weeks for the biggest bugs to be squashed, but do it. Why wouldn’t you? It’s free, it’s easy, and it’s a huge improvement on whatever version you’re using.
Windows 10: A SYSADMIN speaks his brains – and says MEH
The internet is filled with people trying to act all objective about Microsoft and Windows 10, and explain what it all "means." I'm forgoing all of that this round. This review is not from the standpoint of an administrator, or even much of a nerd.
This is the review of one Windows 10 user, evaluating it as the primary work operating system. It is the OS I have used for months, but is it the OS that I will trust my business to, or even want to use in my off hours? Get out the party hats and popcorn and let's find out!
Windows 10: A SYSADMIN speaks his brains – and says MEH
"...Thanks to Windows 8 Classic Shell has evolved rapidly over the years. Today, it solves almost all of my UI issues with Windows 10 and even manages to detect when Microsoft has reset things and sets about reinstalling itself and reapplying the settings in order to compensate..."
Windows 10 review: Should you upgrade?
Windows 10 is an exercise in rectifying the wrongs of Windows 8. That may be the only reason you need to upgrade.
Microsoft is set to release Windows 10 on July 29. That will end an experiment in an operating system that tried to force-feed a touch interface to consumers who — for the most part — had no appetite for it. More specifically, with Windows 8, Microsoft tried to impose its vision of a touch-first ethos that wasn’t very well conceived.
Let me touch on some highlights of what to expect from Windows 10.
The Best Windows 10 Features You Probably Haven’t Heard About
- Search For and Pin Specific Sections of the Settings App
- Pin the Recycle Bin to the Start Menu
- Clear Out Your Hard Drive With the New Storage Analyzer
- Uninstall Nearly Any App From the Start Menu
- Do Even More in the Updated Command Prompt
- Learn Some Useful New Keyboard Shortcuts
- Customize Quick Actions In the Notification Tray
- Lock Your Computer With Your Fingerprint
Can your old PC run Windows 10? The answer will surprise you
For a modern operating system with an vast range of capabilities, Windows 10 is an incredibly lean and mean operating system.
To find out just how lean though, I decided to install Windows 10 on a few ancient PCs to see how well it runs. The actual experience might surprise you.
Windows 10: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE to Microsoft's long apology for Windows 8
Review Take a deep breath. This is it, the big one: Microsoft has released Windows 10, which will make everything good again after Windows 8.
Windows 10 is distinctive for several reasons. First, it introduces the "Windows as a service" concept, in which most users will automatically receive incremental updates with both feature and security patches. Second, it is a free upgrade for most existing users of Windows 7 or 8.1. Third, it is a multi-device operating system that runs on PCs, tablets, phones, HoloLens-augmented reality headsets, and miniature computer boards like Raspberry Pi.
Windows 10 after one month: Hits and misses [zdnet.com]
So what's the story, a month after the big launch? A surprising amount of sound and fury, especially for a midsummer release. In this post, I call out some of the hits and misses, with the caveat that this is all going to continue changing very quickly in the coming months.
