In part 2, we look at some videos of actually using Windows 8.
A big deal has of course been made regarding the new interface which Windows 8 uses. I wanted to see if it was difficult to use, or intuitive. I’m sure a lot of people will dismiss it because it is different. But let’s try and be neutral! An overall review will make up part 3 of these posts.
The biggest fuss that I had read about prior to using Windows 8 was that the good old fashioned Desktop had disappeared – how were we ever to adjust? Well, frankly, the internet lies….
You can install programs in the usual way, by sticking a CD or DVD in the right drive, but Microsoft have decided (like everyone else) that “apps” are the way forward. Windows 8 has a “Store” allowing you to purchase or download free apps – I’m sure many more Apps will be appearing in the near future. In the mean time, it is nice an easy to install them:
In part 3 (the final part) we’ll go through the good and bad of Windows 8.
This is a really good description of how to use windows 8 as a power user. I’m still yet to try it, I’m pretty excited though but I don’t know when I’ll get it.
http://www.hanselman.com/blog/Windows8ProductivityWhoMovedMyCheeseOhThereItIs.aspx
I just skimmed through that article – it looks great! I’ll try out some of those things over the weekend. Thanks for posting it!