Windows 8 (How I Hate It!)

[netibiza]

I've googled but makes no sense to me, how can I click on an image and save it to desktop, just cannot seem to make sense of any of it! and how do I turn it off at night just cannot find the close button! In very simple terms please and thank you very much!

[hc4361]

Rojash, I'm surprised at you recommending that add on.

It's not necessary if one takes a couple of hours to get to grips with Windows 8. There are plenty of guides on the internet and I even have a 'Learn Windows 8' tile on my start menu which is very helpful.

Use it as it should be used - it really is worth it.

[rojash]

hc4361, Windows 8 in its present incarnation may be fine for tablets, although I prefer both my Android and my Playbook interfaces (it took me about 6 minutes to become proficient in using the Playbook interface).

For use on a desktop, Windows 8 offers no advantages over Windows 7. After years of all developers striving for interfaces where users can generally guess how to achieve a particular task, the idea of producing one which is so arcane that you need a guide to learn it is just plain silly.

I'm happy to install any add-on to any OS that can make me more productive. (For example on WinXP and Win 7, I use True Launch bar and CFL ShellToys).

The Start8 add-on that I recommended doesn't prevent you from using Windows 8 in the way in which it was designed to be used, it just gives you a quicker and more efficient way of getting on with your work.

[rojash]

..just to add, I love both my tablets, but let's face it, a tablet is a sophisticated toy that's great for playing games, surfing, checking personal e-mails, and (if that's your thing) social networking. The emphasis is on the word toy.

[hc4361]

I'm using W8 on my desktop, Rojash.
I find it quick, efficient and all round satisfactory.

As an aside, can you download tv programmes from BBC iPlayer on to your Playbook? (sorry, neti)

[rojash]

"download tv programmes from BBC iPlayer on to your Playbook? "

Dunno mate, I've never tried - I go to i-player and watch them. Never felt the need to download and save them. If I get time, I'll see.

[hc4361]

Thanks, I'd appreciate it. Can't decide between the Playbook and the Google Nexus.

[rojash]

iplayer on the Playbook doesn't offer me the opportunity to download.
In any case, unless you want loads of local storage and/or an HDMI output, I'd go for the Nexus. There are limited apps available on the playbook, and most of those that are available are more expensive than on Android. In fact, many apps that are free on Android, are paid apps on the Playbook. The main advantage of the Playbook is that it was 130 quid for 64 GB, and, as long as you can live with limied apps, it's a very nice O/S, and very nice hardware. But I wouldn't buy another!

[hc4361]

Thanks for your time and advice, Rojash.

As always, much appreciated.