Microsoft launches Windows 8

Science Chic wrote: Microsoft still exists? Y'all haven't switched over to the superior Mac products yet?

Mac may be better but not compatible enough. It is overpriced. JMO

OMG I am lost. I can't get to anything while I am in other programs. LOL

Okay, here is your first review. You really can't exit your programs. There is no exit button. According to what I am reading there should be no problem with usage so they leave them up. WOW this is weird.

Okay, I am good. Figured it out before that article. Getting better now that I can go back and forth. You have to be able to exit for god's sakes. LOL. We're good. I will give more reviews as time goes on. Norton can suck it. Their new program is a nightmare.

W8 is set up somewhat like chrome where you can go to the microsoft store and buy apps. But pretty invasive, they want info from you. Windows is crossing a new privacy line.

Wily Fox aka Angela wrote: The last time I was looking, I still could not afford a Mac desktop. I built my own PC instead and just swap out the motherboard, video card, and processors from time to time

SO far, first impressions this is just a way to get Microsoft to sell you apps. It is not easier to use in any way. Maybe I will change my mind later but we will see. They preloaded it with a bunch of crap.

Okay, who wants to research this for me?

It looks like cookie and password defaults are different on W8. Chrome is not remembering my passwords after chrome exit. I have it set up right in the settings so this must be a W8 default change problem.

Last help for those starting in W8. Hit windows + B and that will bring up your desktop that is similar to the old Windows 7. Start with that and you will get better.

Have a great day.

Robyn

CinnamonGirl wrote: Last help for those starting in W8. Hit windows + B and that will bring up your desktop that is similar to the old Windows 7. Start with that and you will get better.

Have a great day.

Robyn

LOL CG, thanks for the preview. So we pay money to upgrade, then hit +B to downgrade, LOL

I've found that most of the improvements they make in user friendliness are annoying, even with XP

Guess it is time to try Apple!