Why Now Might be the Right Time to Upgrade to Windows 10

Posted: February 02, 2016

[caption id="attachment_12583" align="alignright" width="382"] Image from pcworld.com[/caption] When a new operating system comes out, there are almost always issues that arise in the beginning. Over time, the bugs are fixed, security issues are taken care of, and the OS tends to become more stable. Windows 10 has been out for six months, and updating now can be less frightening than it was when first released. Lincoln Spector, writer for PC World, shares why now is a good time to upgrade to Windows 10.

Why upgrading to Windows 10 is less alarming than it used to be

It's been six months now, and most of the big bugs have been squashed. Eldon asked whether he should upgrade to Windows 10. My short answer: If you’re using Windows 8.1, probably yes. If you’re using Windows 7, probably no. But of course it’s much more complicated than that. Last July, I recommended that people wait at least three months before accepting Microsoft’s free upgrade. Now that those three months and another three have gone by, chances are that Windows 10 will be stable and compatible on your machine (although there are no guarantees). But is it worth the learning curve and the possible hassles? If you’re using Windows 8.1, they probably are. Windows 10 gives you a much better user interface, without the dueling environments that made Windows 8 so annoying. You get the Start menu back, and this time, it’s a touch-friendly Start menu. But unless they have a touchscreen, Windows 7 users won’t find the new Start menu all that compelling. Windows 10 has several minor improvements over Windows 7—many of which are familiar to Windows 8.1 users. Read the entire article Why Upgrading to Windows 10 is Less Alarming Than it Used to Be on PC World.