[PCWorld]

Post your comments for 10 must-have features for Windows 9 here

[Greywoof]

Man oh man, did you NAIL it. I just hope those in the MS ivory tower read this article. As it sits, Windows 8 is a pig with lipstick on its snout but still a pig.

[thewazak]

While I agree with the sentiment (but not the attitude), ponder on this:

When the USA first landed on the moon (a stunning achievement), their return to earth ended with an undignified splash-down in some ocean!

Over time, things improved.

Microsoft, by incrementally introducing a common cross platform/OS, have also undertaken a "giant leap for mankind" - and had an undignified splash-down.

It will also improve exponentially.

BTW, did Siri (etc) come with the first iPhone, or did folks have to wait a while?

Patience, dear. Patience!

[JustinSalvato]

This was a waste of a read. Look pal, sounds like you want Windows 7. There are still Win 7 PCs on the market. Get one.

[KLanD]

While I agree with a couple of these and laughed at a few others.. Win 8 just came out, can't we have a short breather before we start speculation/pondering/wishing for the next version?

[simool]

The start menu is right there, front and center! They just made it bigger to cover the entire screen and now I can start typing right away to find apps.

You can move your Desktop Tile to upper left and hit enter by default to get out of metro from the get go.

[frlwinslow]

This article hits the nail on the head in so many ways. It would be interesting if MickeySoft would really decide to listen to the concerns of the customer for a change.

Generally I like Win 8 (sort of). It is running on two laptops (1 up from Vista & one up from Win 7) and one desktop (up from XP) without any significant problems.

However, with a long-range plan to have a two laptop (desktop replacement & run-of-the-mill unit), NAS unit replacing the desktop, and a tablet or two in the works, so far I have nothing compelling to keep me with Windows instead of moving to an UBUNTU environment for the laptops, Android for the tablets, functioning wit the NAS.

So, if MickeySoft wants to keep the likes of guys like me, it had better come up with something really good and less expensive across the whole works. Surface RT is useless and Surface Pro is not really than attractive as a laptop desktop replacement from a multitude of points-of-view. Win 8 laptops are interesting but most of my work involves writing, multitudinous desktop apps running reference material and internet sources simultaneously on either a 15.6" or 17" screen, and I require 500GB to 1TB storage for much of the material I retain in my system. Since I travel a lot all this has to be in a laptop computer.

Most of my "Modern" desktop stuff today with Win 8 is simply pass-think-time games or reading some information screens - nothing really productive.

Do I think MickeySoft is concerned - not likely!

[imapcgeek]

Sorry, the Win+S shortcut is already taken. When you have OneNote installed, Win+S allows you to take a screenshot of a part of the screen. It's a nice feature.

[DarkWorks]

This guy sounds like a gut-shot ape looking for Windows 7

[ronin7752]

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While I agree with the sentiment (but not the attitude), ponder on this: When the USA first landed on the moon (a stunning achievement), their return to earth ended with an undignified splash-down in some ocean! Over time, things improved. Microsoft, by incrementally introducing a common cross platform/OS, have also undertaken a "giant leap for mankind" - and had an undignified splash-down. It will also improve exponentially. BTW, did Siri (etc) come with the first iPhone, or did folks have to wait a while? Patience, dear. Patience!

ROTFL!!!! Anyone who would equate the Win 8 jump to Metro to the first landing on the moon must be an IT comedy writer....

Really, this is *NOT* rocket science, guys....

[berock212]

Windows 8 needs to have better split screen for metro, I mean I have a 23' monitor, I can handle to use half the screen. Also windows 8 needs to have multiple browsers without setting default, I hate having to keep setting chrome as my default browser just so I can use it in metro mode. Also windows 8 has to bring back autofind or whatever it's called for metro. It's something I took for granted in windows 7, you have a list so you type 'Q' to jump to the first 'Q' in your list. Once they do that, windows 8 will be almost perfect.

[MichaelPfeiffer]

I thought this article was awesome, it had some excellent recommendations for Windows 9 and I hope Microsoft can implement them. Just like Windows Vista, Windows 8 was a new take on things. Windows Vista started the Windows Aero and many different features that exist in Windows 7 today. Maybe Microsoft will build on some of Windows 8's features just like with Windows Vista and give us some sort of Windows 9.

[JimH443]

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While I agree with a couple of these and laughed at a few others.. Win 8 just came out, can't we have a short breather before we start speculation/pondering/wishing for the next version?

Yesterday, I read where M$ is considering setting a goal of yearly releases of Windows versions. I think it's a mistake, but M$ obviously doesn't care what I think.

[bvonr]

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Windows 8 needs to have better split screen for metro, I mean I have a 23' monitor, I can handle to use half the screen. Also windows 8 needs to have multiple browsers without setting default, I hate having to keep setting chrome as my default browser just so I can use it in metro mode. Also windows 8 has to bring back autofind or whatever it's called for metro. It's something I took for granted in windows 7, you have a list so you type 'Q' to jump to the first 'Q' in your list. Once they do that, windows 8 will be almost perfect.

It does in a way. Right click select all apps and type any letter and voila you have your list.

[CalHolfeld]

It is mind boggling to me how so many people complain that you can't boot directly to the desktop!!

Newsflash! When you boot into windows it takes you to the metro screen...do you see that huge tile that says Desktop on it?! Oh yeah, right there! Click it and bang you're in the desktop. If that's too difficult for you then you probably shouldn't be breathing because that basically takes more effort!

Also, did you notice, even after loading to the start screen, clicking that desktop tile, you're still there quicker than you were on Windows 7.

WOW!

[gonpcworld]

"Dual monitor with Metro on the side"

You can drag the metro on other monitor which is my HDTV and it worked for me. If you press Windows key it will always appear on other screen.

There was other way too to get metro on other screen. You probably also need to adjust your resolution on other screen to highest.

[gonpcworld]

"Windows 9 must-have feature No. 3: Dual monitor with Metro on the side"

Ignore my previous comment, here are steps the to put metro on other monitor

1. Right click and slect Screen Resolution
2. Make the second screen as main display > apply
3. Drag and move the screens positions > apply
4. Press Windows key > Metro tiles will appear on second screen

[ailurophile]

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While I agree with a couple of these and laughed at a few others.. Win 8 just came out, can't we have a short breather before we start speculation/pondering/wishing for the next version?

No, because Microsoft now wants to bring out a new edition every year! If users don't speak up soon after the release of a new OS, it could be five years before their wants and desires will never exist.

[ailurophile]

I miss Aero too, and being able to glide between open windows. Since I upgraded (not clean-install), I've still got my Windows 7 desktop, with graphics of MY choice, icons that I want WHERE I want them - and I can change at any time. I don't even know how to add a tile to Metro, although I figured out how to remove some that I'll never ever need. No Start Orb, though. I miss the Start Menu, because like the desktop, it was under MY control, not Redmond's. I can't figure out how to get to the files system (Explorer) from 8 - I just go back to my 7 desktop. It's too similar to Apple's "our way or else" attitude. Bleh.

[ailurophile]

I agree too that the Settings feature is useless. It says I can't share anything from the desktop. Who said I wanted to share anything in the first place?