But then things took a turn for the worse with Windows Me, a release that was almost universally derided. Outside of the consumer branch of the operating system, Windows was picking up a steady following as users noticed the benefits of working with an NT-based version of Windows.
There were advantages noticed by Microsoft as well and the follow-up to Me, Windows XP, quickly became the most popular version of Windows ever; so much so that it is still widely used more than a decade after its release. While nothing Earth-shattering was to be found here, there were a number of interesting changes to the interface, better networking and improved performance. So history was suggesting that Windows 8 was going to be a disappointment. I was prepared to be proved wrong, but testing out the early builds and technical previews confirmed my fears… Windows 8 was a disaster that was going to flop.
Or so I thought at first. Writing for magazines and websites requires me to keep up to date with software and this was largely why I persevered with the preview releases. It was a begrudging step to upgrade to the RTM build, but the low upgrade price helped to soften the blow somewhat. But in the months I have been using Windows 8 — initially in a virtual machine, then as the sole OS on one of my desktop PCs, and ultimately on my laptop as well — I have learned to stop hating and start, well, perhaps not, loving, but at least appreciating, the changes that have been made.
It is very easy to understand why there is so much vitriol leveled at Windows 8 — it appears massively different from anything that came before it. The popularity of iPads and Android tablets just goes to show that there is not any real opposition to touchscreen operating systems, but it is something most readily associated with mobile devices — and perhaps self-checkout terminals.
How many people want to interact with their desktop computer by tapping the monitor? Conversely, when using a dedicated touchscreen device where tapping is the normal way to launch apps and access options, there is a horrible on-screen keyboard to contend with.
I have both an iPad and an Android tablet. Both are used extensively, but neither are ever used for typing of any length — or importance, due to the appalling typing skills touchscreen keyboards seem to bring out in me. But I started to realize that Windows 8 had not been designed solely, or even primarily, for touchscreen use — it was just demanding that users looked at how they interact with their computers slightly differently. Having spent the best part of two decades with things working in a particular way, change can be difficult to swallow.
But change is also a good thing. Yes, the Start menu is gone, but is that really a problem? How many times do you really need to visit it each day? Sure, there are numerous programs I use throughout the day and I need to be able to access them whenever I need then, but this is where desktop and taskbar shortcuts come into play.
This does not mean I am limited to using only these apps, but I use this area of my desktop to house shortcuts to the tools I use most. But the real clincher with learning to love Windows 8 is understanding just how much time keyboard shortcuts will save you. Many people switching to Windows 8 have complained about the fact that it is awkward to navigate the mouse cursor to the hotspots at the corner of the screen to access the Start screen, Charms bar and app switcher. But in reality, there is no need to use them — there are keyboard shortcuts that can be used to access all of these areas of Windows more easily.
Like pretty much everyone else who has worked with Windows 8, I turned to one of the countless tweaking tools that can be used to customize the Start screen , get the Start button back and replace other features of the operating system. But without exception, none of the tools have lasted long on my computer. I have learned that I can still use Windows 8 in pretty much the same way as I used to use Windows.
Desktop applications function in exactly the same way. There are very few Modern apps that appeal at the moment, so it is something of a rarity for me to drop out of desktop mode. Microsoft, it appears, is trying to create a uniform experience between devices. Working with a desktop computer should be virtually the same as using a laptop or a tablet. There are some things that are still taking a little more getting used to. When the time comes to restart or shut down Windows, I still find that my cursor automatically creeps over to the bottom left of the desktop — that memory muscle is going to take a long time to retrain.
Windows 8 is not perfect, not by any means. Some areas of the operating system are more awkward to get to, but most of the problems I have run into stem from the fact that it just takes a while to adjust to doing things in a different way. It does not store any personal data.
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These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by dragnil. Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 of 3 total. December 12, at pm Hello everyone, It seems like my netbook is dying. Is there anything I can do to fix this? What can I do?
December 13, at am December 20, at am Samsung NC10 Average Score: But, one of the hottest candidates to debase the Eee is the Samsung NC20 netbook. It offers an equally convincing mobility with the same built in hardware and what's more - a very chic appearance. In this regard, the NC10 can even top the Eee.
Most of the extra money probably pays for the 6-cell battery, and 6. The netbook also has a bigger keyboard than most others out there, leaving netbook keyboard critics little to complain about. We also love that Samsung threw in some minor but extremely appreciated bonuses: a great webcam, a third USB port, and multi-touch capability.
Samsung's NC10 isn't the most attractive netbook on the market, but it's built in 3G wireless broadband capabilities and above average battery life makes it a good road warrior. That said, the NC10 gets more than enough right to make it a worthy option.
My advice: Take a look at the N Tough call. Fast-forward a few months and it's not only made a netbook but it's made one that's among the finest on the market -- obviously someone was paying attention. The Samsung NC10 is definitely one of the better netbooks on the market.
It's fantastically well designed, easy to use, has great battery life and is affordable. Clearly the answer is yes. While it does nothing new, it takes all the proven good points of other devices, tightens them up and delivers an excellent package at a great price. It'll be interesting to see how other companies respond but for the time being, Samsung has set the benchmark for inch Netbooks and set it high.
It still has incredible battery life for a netbook that can easily allow one to run for upwards of seven hours before needing to charge it. The keybaord is also percent the size of a full laptop keyboard making it a joy to work on. The trackpad on the other hand is quite small and difficult to use due to the lack of a definitive edge. Perhaps the most distinctive thing about the NC10 is its keyboard.
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