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[max999]

It's a shame an article like this has to be written.

Its a like a guide for those who have never used a PC before.

Just goes to show how badly Microsoft has lost its way.

[djnforce9]

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It's a shame an article like this has to be written. Its a like a guide for those who have never used a PC before. Just goes to show how badly Microsoft has lost its way.

Microsoft simply decided to throw away several interface conventions they had used for years and now those of us with the previous iterations will have to re-learn certain things. In my case, I plan to at least attempt to get used to the new interface. If I find I don't like it, I am sure "Classic Shell" will become a welcome alternative. I am really after the "under the hood" improvements more than anything.

[rvhambri]

My gosh, what a mess this thing must be! Even a well written article such as this one must be studied like a calculus text book to understand how to simply move about. It is a "never" for me.

[mr88talent]

Nice article. Unless I missed it, remember that when in the Start screen you can just start typing. Example: to launch Outlook, one could open the Start screen and search for the Outlook icon and click it, but why bother? Just open the Start screen and type ou and it's there. If you don’t see what you are looking for, remember that it could now be in Apps, Settings or Files. If you have been using Windows 7 for a while, would you ever want to return to XP? I think people will feel the same way about Windows 7 after they get comfortable with Windows 8.

[agrippa]

I still can't connect my yahoo account with Windows 8 no matter what I do
but on the bright side 40 bucks for an windows upgrade is s steal...
I have a year old HP touchsmart all in one and so far with a stardock startbutton add on it pretty neat...I'm mostly a mac user but have used windows for work going back to windows 3.1 way back in the day and I'm impressed by W8.. and as time goes on it will improve and mature..

[javajolt]

"Maximize your first 30 minutes with Windows 8" maybe but it takes 3 hours to read this article and whats up with those huge ass pix?

I have found Windows 8 rather easy once I learned the 4 corners.

[scoder]

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Nice article. Unless I missed it, remember that when in the Start screen you can just start typing. Example: to launch Outlook, one could open the Start screen and search for the Outlook icon and click it, but why bother? Just open the Start screen and type ou and it's there. If you don’t see what you are looking for, remember that it could now be in Apps, Settings or Files. If you have been using Windows 7 for a while, would you ever want to return to XP? I think people will feel the same way about Windows 7 after they get comfortable with Windows 8.

Thanks for the start menu typing tip. Soooo much simpler.

[shaps]

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My gosh, what a mess this thing must be! Even a well written article such as this one must be studied like a calculus text book to understand how to simply move about. It is a "never" for me.

Then continue to be stuck in the past. This is by far the BEST move microsoft has made in many years. Finally getting us out of the ages and setting the stage to dominate again for years to come.

This interface is 10x better than the conventional interface and I've only used it for a few hours. I'm more productive and simply enjoy it much more.

An article like this is only needed because its so far away from conventional MS crap they put out for years.

[glerler]

I have been , I want to say using, but I think digesting would be a better term, for about a month now and the bottom line for me is it is just different. I am not a huge fan of either the new hot corners or the old traditional start button.. I pretty much live in the desktop world and the end result is the same but the path is a little different.

[LynneD]

It seems to me that the learning curve was a lot steeper in older upgrades of Windows...I've been using Win8 since release day, and I am really enjoying it...bought a new PC last month, so I got the upgrade for $15, and you can't beat that for an O/S...

[branchau]

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It's a shame an article like this has to be written. Its a like a guide for those who have never used a PC before. Just goes to show how badly Microsoft has lost its way.

I agree with those sentiments...it's enough to risk deterring me from upgrading my desktop PC to Windows 8 from Windows 7 which works just fine and dandy, thank you very much. Althought it is well written, the article mainly managed to raise the following question in my mind: why on earth would I want or need to go through the Windows 8 installation, set-up and learning curve hassles, when my Windows 7 desktop PC works just super for me?

[blottobot]

"Now here's an important trick for longtime Windows users: If you right-click in the lower left corner, you'll see the Simple Start menu. Simple Start is lets you quickly launch common system-management functions, like the control panel, disk management, the run dialog box, and so on. Simple Start pops up whether you're in desktop mode or in the Start screen."

Ah, there it is! I guess PC Settings and system-management are two different things. PC settings must be for those who never used a PC before. I found it tedious to navigate. So it's not enough to simply mouse-over. I have to right-click. Can you imagine what they are going to add to Windows 9? "In order to access the logon screen simply pinch three fingers together over the top right portion of your screen while holding down the right mouse button and the Windows-F keys at the same time. Alternatively, go to the new uber-Modern UI by going to the Modern UI and pressing Alt-Z-P while spinning your thumb and pinky finger counter-clockwise three times. Then access the super charm bar (only visible in the uber-Modern UI) and scroll to find user. Once there either scroll to find the logon or type logon while keeping the super charm bar visible. Windows. Making life simple." Some of you just laughed. The rest of you are about to unleash Hell upon the comments section. Good thing I don't hang around.

[ClayH]

Nothing says attention to detail like uploading every non-zoomable thumbnail as a 1920x1080 PNG. In case anyone's wondering why loading this page is giving them dialup flashbacks.

[sandijim]

Very useful article

[mrmsjb12]

is this windows eight good or bad

[brainout]

blottobot, on 01 November 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:

"Now here's an important trick for longtime Windows users: If you right-click in the lower left corner, you'll see the Simple Start menu. Simple Start is lets you quickly launch common system-management functions, like the control panel, disk management, the run dialog box, and so on. Simple Start pops up whether you're in desktop mode or in the Start screen."

Ah, there it is! I guess PC Settings and system-management are two different things. PC settings must be for those who never used a PC before. I found it tedious to navigate. So it's not enough to simply mouse-over. I have to right-click. Can you imagine what they are going to add to Windows 9? "In order to access the logon screen simply pinch three fingers together over the top right portion of your screen while holding down the right mouse button and the Windows-F keys at the same time. Alternatively, go to the new uber-Modern UI by going to the Modern UI and pressing Alt-Z-P while spinning your thumb and pinky finger counter-clockwise three times. Then access the super charm bar (only visible in the uber-Modern UI) and scroll to find user. Once there either scroll to find the logon or type logon while keeping the super charm bar visible. Windows. Making life simple." Some of you just laughed. The rest of you are about to unleash Hell upon the comments section. Good thing I don't hang around.

Please do hang around. We need your sense of humor.

[Valanti]

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Nothing says attention to detail like uploading every non-zoomable thumbnail as a 1920x1080 PNG. In case anyone's wondering why loading this page is giving them dialup flashbacks.

Hahaha your comment made me laugh! Now you made me inspect all his screenshots... hmm pirated copy of Borderlands 2 on his desktop, interesting

[TOREZA33]

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blottobot said
"Now here's an important trick for longtime Windows users: If you right-click in the lower left corner, you'll see the Simple Start menu. Simple Start is lets you quickly launch common system-management functions, like the control panel, disk management, the run dialog box, and so on. Simple Start pops up whether you're in desktop mode or in the Start screen." Ah, there it is! I guess PC Settings and system-management are two different things. PC settings must be for those who never used a PC before. I found it tedious to navigate. So it's not enough to simply mouse-over. I have to right-click. Can you imagine what they are going to add to Windows 9? "In order to access the logon screen simply pinch three fingers together over the top right portion of your screen while holding down the right mouse button and the Windows-F keys at the same time. Alternatively, go to the new uber-Modern UI by going to the Modern UI and pressing Alt-Z-P while spinning your thumb and pinky finger counter-clockwise three times. Then access the super charm bar (only visible in the uber-Modern UI) and scroll to find user. Once there either scroll to find the logon or type logon while keeping the super charm bar visible. Windows. Making life simple." Some of you just laughed. The rest of you are about to unleash Hell upon the comments section. Good thing I don't hang around. Please do hang around. We need your sense of humor.

[TOREZA33]

...Windows 8 is still , hide & seek game...Sinowsky guy should never touch it
Windows Vista, now Windows 8 : it is a lot of weight on President...