I've spent a lot of time using Windows 8 on my son's computer and on my own (Windows 7) computer in a virtual machine. And I've made a discovery: If I stick to the desktop side of the OS, I actually like Windows 8.
On both systems I installed Start8 by Stardock. (Also installed ModernMix, which opens App Store apps in a desktop window.)
My point is: I can ignore the Start screen and work entirely from the desktop. Done this way, Windows 8 is really good!
Would you endorse this way of using Windows 8, or does it have disadvantages or 'gotchas' of which I'm not aware?
On both systems I installed Start8 by Stardock. (Also installed ModernMix, which opens App Store apps in a desktop window.)
My point is: I can ignore the Start screen and work entirely from the desktop. Done this way, Windows 8 is really good!
Would you endorse this way of using Windows 8, or does it have disadvantages or 'gotchas' of which I'm not aware?
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8