Windows 10 Upgrade

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Tomorrow is the first availability for upgrading to Windows 10.  Back in early February, I wrote a blog about testing Windows 10 Technical Preview.  As of today, I cannot recommend upgrading to this operating system.  My top 3 reasons are below.

1.  The Microsoft Store

There are just not enough apps in the store yet as compared to Apple and Android.  For example, my two favorite apps lately (WordPress and Periscope) are not available.  I say wait until the Microsoft Store is more completely populated.

2.  Automated Updates

I am not sure that I can endorse a Microsoft operating system that forces a computer to accept updates as pushed out by Microsoft.  If you search their support site, you can find a utility that will allow you to temporarily remove problematic updates, but there is not yet a way to deny updates from installing at the start.

3.  Time and Patience

There is still plenty of time available (one year) until the free update offer expires.  My vote is to be patient and give it some time.  Wait and see how some of the early adopters are doing, read some reviews, and decide for yourself when the time is right to upgrade if you decide this is best for you.

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SXSW Gaming Expo

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So the SXSW conference is in full swing today.  My first stop was the Gaming Expo.  This is an event for the super nerds with all varieties of games, drones, computer vendors, software vendors, artists, cosplay people, and other fun things to see and experience.  It is a free event and runs through Sunday night in case you find yourself in Austin this weekend.

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Windows 10 Technical Preview

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I am a bit of a computer nerd, so I have installed Windows 10 Technical Preview on a tablet for some testing. The screenshot above is an early look at my desktop. I pushed the taskbar to the left side and made it so it will auto hide itself, and used a photo of the Wynn in Las Vegas for my first desktop background. I have installed several Apps, and will know more when I have some more time to play around. For now, I am liking some of the changes to Microsoft’s most recent Operating System. It has kept me up late tonight as I tried to learn as much as possible about what is new. It is past time for sleeping, so goodnight for now…