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Getting Started with Windows 10 — Microsoft’s “Welcome to Windows 10” email

After upgrading to Windows 10, you should get an email message from windows@communication.microsoft.com with the subject “Getting started with Windows 10.” This might take a few days. Here’s a summary. Lots of smiles (see the linked pdf for photos in their message). This is the first in a series of emails designed to help you… Continue reading Getting Started with Windows 10 — Microsoft’s “Welcome to Windows 10” email

Windows 10 Feedback Part 2 — Pros & Cons, Likes & Dislikes, Hits & Misses

So, you generally like Windows 10. Good start, eh. But there are some things that bother you. Well, you’re not alone. PC World’s “How to cure Windows 10’s worst headaches” article summarizes some common tips. Despite the many highlights of Windows 10—Cortana, virtual desktops, windowed Windows Store apps, the revamped Start menu, DirectX 12, among… Continue reading Windows 10 Feedback Part 2 — Pros & Cons, Likes & Dislikes, Hits & Misses

Windows 10 Feedback Part 1 — Pros & Cons, Likes & Dislikes, Hits & Misses

So, you’ve been using Windows 10 for awhile. What do you think? What do you like or dislike? Although released less than a month ago (as of today, August 17), the commentary is underway. For example, this “10 Things You’ll Hate in Windows 10” article: There are some features that do need some work though.… Continue reading Windows 10 Feedback Part 1 — Pros & Cons, Likes & Dislikes, Hits & Misses

After Installing Windows 10 Upgrade — What to do first

So, you upgraded a Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC to Windows 10 — for free. Cheers. What did you do next? PC World suggests these explorations: How to maximize your first 30 minutes with Windows 10 Windows 10: The 10 best new features you should try first Windows 10: The best tricks, tips, and… Continue reading After Installing Windows 10 Upgrade — What to do first