Windows 10: A First Look at the Windows Technical Preview

Oh they will be here soon enough.

 

I so wish I could like this post!! *Biggrin

 

May I ask what on earth you have 3 W8 keys, when you've made it plain as day that you hate it? I mean, I don't usually buy something I hate.

 

Don't get me wrong, I don't like the full screen stuff anymore than the next, however XAML based windows can be very cool... that is basically what Metro/ModernUI should have been.

The tiles stuff, I agree.. not my thing either.

 

Why, because I can and I'm a Geek. I like it fine in non metro mode except for the anemic look and lack of Aero. Was given 2 as gifrs and bought one when it came out at sale price. You can never have enough Windows Licenses. If M$ does what they say and upgrade 8.1 users for free I'll be sitting pretty too.

 

Don't think I'll use it for I'll continue to use the Start and Apps screens, but it's interesting to see live tiles on the "new Start Menu".

Setting "floating" Modern apps on virtual desktops is also interesting, especially with multiple monitors. That seems to solve the multiple windows problem, depending on the size of course. Also, with single monitor (or multiple) one can set stacked interactive apps on a side of a desktop similar to gadgets in old Vista Sidebar.

Come on! I think some of you TIFKAM haters are going to like some of this stuff! *Biggrin

That will be a plus, but do you know for a fact that upgrade is free? Don't recall reading anything where they stated that.

 

Nope its just rumours but when I upgrade to Nine I can use those licences (8.x Pro) instead of my 5 x Seven Ultimate licences. I have a feeling it may be free to 8.1 users for a short time as a kind of apology for being messed around and promised this and that. How can I profess to not like something if I don't have it installed and use it from time to time. I am not one of those I read it on a bar mat or on the internet so it must be true. I like Windows 8.1 but just wish it had Aero. I would have even given those tiles a go around if they had been pretty glass icons. Yes I like my eye candy.

 

Geez, how many boxes do you have? By all means not knocking you, but that's like the record amount of licenses I've seen around here.

Have you tried 3rd party for Aero?

 

Honestly, I just don't get all the angst and complaints over the W8.1 start screen. That is what it is... a start screen. Its far more organisable and attractive than anything W7 could offer imo *Smile) and you can flick between desktop and start at will. Having a "proper" *Eek start screen that can carry a lot of items means I can keep the desktop and system tray totally uncluttered.

W9 will have to go some to improve on this for usability... again imo *Smile

 

I have 3 boxes for Media Center one has 2 tuners 1 one tuner, the other one just a media center playing whatever. All have Blu Ray players and DVD players. I can play Region 2 (UK DVD) as I was from there 15 years ago. My wife has a box of her own ( don't dare tweak that one once it is right) and I myself have 4 at my desk running on 3 monitors. We also have a netbook and a tower I am giving to my brother in law as it has the slowest CPU. I am disabled with heart trouble so pretty much housebound so this is what I do.
I run virtual machines and can wipe and set up my Windows exactly as I like in no time at all. I image them as well. Nine PC's in total plus the one built up of parts for my brother in law. Some of us here go shooting, fishing, camping, hiking, motor racing etc. Computers is a big interest to me. I also have plenty of systems to fool with while still being fully up to speed.

No I did not know there was a 3rd part Aero, it has to be pretty stable and reliable. I don't want any instability.

 

Fair enough mate. I'm not much of a geek when it comes to technology. I enjoy using computers, but am content with just the basics.

 

I use a Desktop PC and a laptop and do not need nor want a Start Menu, so please do not speak for me. I am not alone either so please do not presume we all think like you do.

I have no problems navigating the Start Screen with a keyboard and mouse. Keyboard and trackball in my case. Quick and efficient, and faster than drilling down though a start menu.

 

*Ditto

 

I agree with alphanumeric, Lee, and many others. The Start Screen (along with Apps screen) is fast, fluid, and informational.

Not quite sure what you mean here. If speaking of search within Start Menu, 8.1 Smart Search is far, far better. Smart Search: Reinvented for Windows 8.1

Keyboard combos:

WinKey/S or Q (everything except when in IE, WinKey/Q when in IE is search with Bing via IE)
WinKey/F (files)
WinKey/W (settings)









Some scenarios:

I'm working along and just remembered I have to email Nathan again (notice I said again). WinKey > type "nathan k” > Search result appears and “Email Nathan” is on the list because Bing records frequent events and/or searches.







Had he not been in history this would have opened to choose options. One is his profile in my People app. Choose Email in this case. Email app opens.







But since he did appear, arrow key down then Enter > Email app opens and a draft email is addressed to him > Type email > Alt/S > Alt/F4 > Walla! Done!







I'm working along and the wife texts me that I have to cook dinner tonight and she wants chicken. Ugh! I don't like her recipe and I don't have one. WinKey/S > Type "Chicken recipes".







Press a result on the drop-down list > Search result appears, which is saved on a separate screen to refer back to if need be. Scroll down that screen and it will show Store results also.

I'm writing this post in Word 2013. Notice that because the words "Chicken recipes" is contained in it, it shows the Word file even though I have it open.







Select as many interesting ones as desired for they will each open on a separate IE tab > Make a decision on one or multiple > Either Ctrl/P to print or better yet WinKey/C > Share > Email it to yourself so to have it on any device including what? > Your PDA. *Tongue You could add multiple email addresses to share it with anyone. I myself would use OneNote since I use that a lot.







I have a file, but I don’t know what it’s titled and not sure what extension it’s in. However, I do know it was an Office file and contains the words “square feet”. WinKey/F > Type “square feet” > Enter and walla! It finds the file I was looking for. Not sure why it brought up the other files, but I don’t care. It found the Excel file titled “Design Rates” which is what I was after.







The search results come up very quickly. No need to waste time opening File Explorer or a lot of programs to accomplish things. If needed, an app opens automatically, therefore a lot of times we don't have to chase through any menu in any form. *Smile I'm aware that files and programs are easily found within the Start Menu search, but that's about it. Kind of limited next to what Smart Search performs.

These tasks didn't disturb anything on my desktop or Modern screen I was working on to quickly return to. WinKey or Alt/Tab gets me back to that. All the apps needed to complete the task opened automatically. I'm assuming with multiple virtual desktops added in 9 multitasking will be even easier, even in the Modern Store apps.

Some claim this may not be suitable for enterprise?! Let's get real. This is a very productive system. How's 7, Linux, Chrome, and/or iOS looking now?

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