[vc_row el_position=»first»][vc_column][vc_column_text el_position=»first»]Windows 8 represents a fundamental shift in the way Windows works and is far more touchscreen-orientated for use on tablets as well as traditional PCs. If you’re completely new to Windows 8 and haven’t used a preview version, we’d recommend you check out our guide to the new features you’ll find in Windows 8 vs Windows 7 and Windows 8: what you’ll need to relearn. We’ve also got all the Windows 8 tips you could possibly need.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_position=»last»][vc_column width=»1/2″][vc_column_text el_position=»first last»]Windows 8 hasn’t done fantastically well in terms of public reception – even leading some at Microsoft to say that the company’s «Start Screen first» mentality was wide of the mark. Sales of the software also struggled at first, but after 90 days, Microsoft indicated it has shifted enough licenses to equal that of Windows 7.
Essentially the key information is that there are two Windows 8 versions available to buy – Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. Usually you’ll find Windows 8 Pro more commonly available.
With the final version plus various updates since, the integrated Windows 8-style apps are now far, far better than they were originally. Even the previously disappointing apps such as Mail, Calendar, Messaging and People are sleek and far more functional. More updates are on the way, notably with Windows 8.1, due over the coming months.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=»1/2″][vc_posts_slider type=»flexslider_fade» count=»5″ interval=»3″ link=»link_post» thumb_size=»slider-double» posttypes=»post» categories=»Gaming,Entertainment,Food,Technology» orderby=»date» order=»desc» el_position=»first last»][/vc_column][/vc_row]