10 Reasons to Finally Upgrade to Windows 10

bittermann · Oct 21, 2015, 09:20 AM

I've seen a few of these articles floating around so I thought I should post one from How-To Geek to see what you guys think about their reasons. At home I'm already on Windows 10 but at work my boss and I have yet to figure out a game plan for upgrading past Windows 7. All we know so far is it will be a "version" of Windows 10. Let us know what you think in the forum.

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our months into its release, Windows 10 is doing alright, and despite some hiccups, we think it’s about time to upgrade. Here then are ten reasons you might consider making the leap, if you haven’t already.

Windows 8, with its two disparate interfaces – the new-fangled Start Screen and the venerable desktop – caused great confusion, and all but the most determined users were ever able to find peace with it.

In many cases, users simply held off on upgrading or reverted to Windows 7. After all, Windows 8 really didn’t offer any compelling advantage over its older, but wildly popular sibling, except maybe a slightly improved desktop experience.
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At this point, Windows 8 is destined to share a place in history along with Vista (which isn’t as bad as being lumped in there with Windows ME).

Windows 10 is a a refreshing mix of the best things from Windows 8 while returning to the spirit of Windows 7, and will apparently end up being Microsoft’s last operating system release. Thus, without further ado, here are ten reasons we think you should finally upgrade.

Source: How-To Geek

Skynet · Oct 21, 2015, 06:31 PM

The only reason for me is DX12 the rest of the stuff is junk IMO, or worse.

Greasy · Oct 21, 2015, 07:04 PM

I upgraded from 8.1, and compared to that I find it a huge improvement. I hated the start screen.

I still use windows 7 at work, and it feels so dated now.

0091/2 · Oct 21, 2015, 09:52 PM

I hate the new snap system. It's way too pick where you place your windows. You can't system away if you put the window to close to corner. A support engineer said it's to improve multitasking.

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Oct 21, 2015, 09:52 PM	#4
0091/2 We Do It! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 7,752	I hate the new snap system. It's way too pick where you place your windows. You can't system away if you put the window to close to corner. A support engineer said it's to improve multitasking. __________________ Lenovo x61t - Display : 12.1 (Multi-Touch) - CPU : Intel Lv7700 @1.8ghz - Graphics : Intel GMA X3100 graphics - Chipset : Intel 965 Express - Communication : Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN 10/100/1000 Ethernet - RAM : G.skill ddr2 800 4gb - Storage : G.Skill 64 SSD(SLC) - Battery : 8cell Current Desktop [2016] Monitor: NEC EA244wmi \| CPU: Intel 3570k @4.2ghz \| Heatsink: NH-D14 \| GPU: Intel HD4000 \| Mobo: ASUS P8Z77-v pro \| WiFi: Asus PCEAC68 \| SSD: Samsung 860Pro 512GB/ 830pro 128GB \| HDD: WD Black 8========D~13TB \| PSU: Seasonic Plat. 660w

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Oct 21, 2015, 06:31 PM	#2
Skynet Banned Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 21,114	The only reason for me is DX12 the rest of the stuff is junk IMO, or worse.

Oct 21, 2015, 07:04 PM	#3
Greasy ODI Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 15,776	I upgraded from 8.1, and compared to that I find it a huge improvement. I hated the start screen. I still use windows 7 at work, and it feels so dated now.

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