Authors: John

Posted on Windows 7 News & Tips

Over the last few weeks I’ve been using Windows 8 Developer Preview constantly on three computers a netbook, a laptop and a desktop. Two are in dual-boot mode and one a dedicated Windows 8 machine. All work faultlessly!

Having gotten a fair belt of experience under me I remain an ardent supporter on Windows 8’s development.

As well as putting Windows 8 through its paces, I have read copious reviews of it by commentators such as Paul Thurrot’s on www.winsupersite.com, Ed Bott and Mary J Foley on ZDNet, Ciprian Rusen’s on www.7tutorials.com, and Onuora Amobi‘s on www.windows8update.com as well as commentary by fellow writers on our associate website www.windows8news.com.

All commentators speak highly of its development and, while analysing its new features objectively, stress it is only a Preview.

While I certainly am not rapt in the Metro shell and the emphasis on the touch screen, I find I am able to overcome this alleged disadvantage, by navigating using the mouse and the keyboard effectively.

One gripe by many readers of the above bloggers is the apparent inaccessibility of the Start menu. This is easily overcome by pressing the Windows key + C. This works faultlessly.

Similarly, there are concerns about access to Shut Down. Access to this is by using the Windows key + I. This opens the Settings menu and clicking the Power icon displays a small menu containing Shutdown and Restart.

Once you know these keystrokes, and there are others too, you have Windows 8 firmly under your control.

One complaint regularly brought up is the “green” screen for the Metro tablets. What a lot of fuss about nothing! For heaven’s sake this is a preview only and the average Joe will be happy to try it out before the beta version arrives. Be thankful for small mercies!

Having said all that, I remain well-pleased with Windows 8 Developer Preview and when Microsoft release the beta version I  will be happy to retain my connection with an exciting and different operating system.

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