Is Windows 10 enough for everyday use?
Is Windows 10 enough for everyday use?
You wouldn't because you're unsure about compatibility of the items you're using.
It's because Avast announced support for Windows 10, which made me curious about how many users rely on it regularly.
I used to work on my laptop, but I faced keyboard driver problems. Since it was a convertible, Windows 10 didn’t recognize the changes when I switched to tablet mode. If this doesn’t help, you can revert to Windows 8.1 via the Control Panel > System & Security > System > Advanced system settings > Startup and Recovery > Settings, and enable the option to show operating systems. Then restart and select "Windows rollback." On a desktop, Windows 10 should function normally and it’s simple to revert.
I used it every day for a month; it really improved my experience. I could use Cortana to get the time and stay informed about news, and I really like their interface. However, the Windows 8 version is hidden, which I don’t prefer. The Microsoft Zune app still appears in my start menu after I removed it, which is annoying. The start menu works great.
Consider skipping dual boot and running Windows 10 as your main system. If needed, simply move the files you wish to retain and delete the 10 partition, or revert to using the 8 partition. In reality, with the current setup—especially on an older version like 8.1—wait until Windows 10 is officially available. There’s no immediate advantage to switching to a preview, and DX12 won’t be available until 10 is released. Personally, I’m interested in observing .NET development on 10, but I can test it in a virtual environment.
I installed it on my laptop for regular use. It runs slower now (it's an older Samsung Chronos 7 NP700Z...). The keyboard backlight buttons aren't working, and recently it stopped functioning altogether. The start menu won't open and I can't search. A reboot fixed some issues. There are several serious problems, but nothing critical so far. I plan to reset everything and reinstall Windows 10 preview as a daily driver to test it.