My sister came around and took my 14 months old beloved Asus eeepc B1215. Declaring that at 12inch, its the right size for the laptop she wants to replace her faulty laptop. I gave up after constant badgering and 40,000 naira, promise
But that left me without any laptop for the first time in years. I went a laptop shopping at Computer Village, Otigba, seems like ultra-laptop is scarce or very priced. I turned my attention to Online stores, and making little head way, despite the sun flogging me like an errant child.
Jumia and Konga did not have ones of the right fit (size and price), so i went to stores broad. Amazon has the best fit and at price less than $500, Walmart, not right-priced :)
I didn't really have a good look at the OS, until it arrived. Lo and behold, not the beloved Windows 7, but Windows 8 in her "tiles" of glory and no Start button. The reviews got me more scared.
Maybe that is why i took some time to read the Getting Started with Windows 8 by Dell, which i do not bother with normally!
But after using it, i can positively say that am not missing the Stat button that much, if at all. The keyboard start button is adequate and faster! You also launch the programs by taking your mouse to the lower left corner, (location for old start button).
So far, i have not gone to the Windows Store, and is actually replacing the app with my normal software. All Win7 programs have been working excellently.
Quick Shortcuts/Tricks below.
- ALT+F4 to close App or Hover the mouse at the upper right-hand corner.
- To get the Desktop, click the Desktop Tile, or press Win Key+D.
- To switch App/Programs ALT+WIN or ALT+TAB
- To get to All App/Program, right click anywhere in the Start Screen and Click the All apps, at the lower right corner.
- To open the Charms menu. hover the mouse at the topmost/or lower right corners. The Charms contain, Search, Share, Start Button (again!), Devices and settings.
In general I am finding Windows 8, to be a Windows 7 with mobile skin :)
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