Many of your may have known that I updated to Windows 8 earlier this year and have really been enjoying it. 2 weeks ago I went ahead and updated my desktop to Windows 8.1 preview which has been really interesting to play with some of the new features. Well here is where the love hate relationship comes in.
Love: Opening email links on to a split screen so I can see the page and still see the email. (although I do have dual monitors so really not necessary)
Love: The changes to the start screen and the new way to access all your programs, also the ease of use now in customizing the start screen.
Love: Program switching and the the way that programs interact with each other and the fun way to close the programs with a swipe of the mouse from top of the screen to bottom. Makes interacting with my programs that much more fun.
Hate: That the Start button was brought back and really isn't a start button at all, the only saving grace is that I can shutdown the computer a little bit faster with a right click, but really it didn't take that long before. Now there is just a pointless start button when I don't need one.
Hate: That the Windows 8 store has not yet partnered with any really great app shops out there to increase the number and quality of apps available. I imagine that store would be sooo much better with access to some android or even a partnership with the amazon store.
Hate: Well that's really all I can think of right now and I suppose that bodes well for the OS.
In conclusion, I've really enjoyed the switch to Windows 8.1 Preview and I am looking forward to the full release in October this year. Hopefully they can make it better than is already is.
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