Moving to Windows 8

My computer finally died last week after a valiant struggle to keep going.  On my new one, I figured it was a good time to bite the bullet and install Windows 8 that I hadn’t heard a single good thing about, but knew was necessary.  Boy was I surprised!  It is great!  Here’s what I’ve liked so far:

First, the start up screen is completely customizable.  I will say I’m not a desktop storage person and generally have 3 things on the desktop so it doesn’t bother me that it isn’t the first thing I see. But I LOVE having the applications I use most that handy.  I have completely reorganized it from the defaults and now I am super-efficient. (To do this, right click on an app to remove or go to All Apps and select “Pin to Startup”.)

Second, performance wise it is awesome. My computer is a big beefy machine and it is SILENT.  The fan has kicked on ONCE in a week.

Third,  the hardware, driver, and Control Panel stuff is great. I’ve already learned some new tools to use to check stuff out and it has been a snap to get all my devices installed and working.  In fact, my printer was set up before I even found the disk automatically! Go Windows!

I think most people’s objections are so much to Windows 8 as the changes in Office.  That is the place we all spend most of our time.  I’m always amazed at the features that get removed or changed as they are generally things I love so I’m still struggling through that.  Can’t find how to do several things that are important. But the important thing here is Microsoft put features in to help people use their computer more efficiently.  If you need a new computer, don’t be afraid of Windows 8!