Jack Dunning - Misunderstanding Windows 8: An Introduction, Orientation, and How-to for Windows 8

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Questions and negative reactions abound. Is it Microsoft's cunning plan or pure foolishness?

Deciphering the madness of Windows 8.

Using Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant: Even though it's only $39.99, the Windows 8 Upgrade may be a waste of money for your old Windows computer.

Windows 8 is here!

How to do your favorite old Windows Start Menu tricks with the new Windows 8 Start screen.

The Windows 8 Modern Start charm (screen) can organize apps by groups for easier location.

The new look of Windows 8 File Explorer offers more in view plus additional features.

Although designed for use with touchscreens and tablet computers, the Windows 8 pop-up keyboard also works with the Windows Desktop.

Designing the new Microsoft OS for desktop and tablet computers is a bold move. Will it work?

Microsoft doesn't wait for computer manufacturers to take the lead with new Windows 8 tablets.

Pretending to be "Real" Windows: What You Need to Know about Microsoft's Surface with Windows RT Tablet Computer.

Windows 8 Modern Start Interface includes more free software.

What you need to know before you buy Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet with "real" Windows.

Can the Return of a Start Button and Direct Booting to the Desktop Revive Windows 8?

Jack Dunning, Publisher, ComputorEdge Magazine.

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Foreword by Digital Dave

Questions and negative reactions abound. Is it Microsoft's cunning plan or pure foolishness?

When Jack asked me to write the foreword for this e-book I was a little perplexed about what I should say. Every time he would publish one of his articles, he would get comments from readers about how ridiculous it was for Microsoft to release a brand new operating system so soon after Windows 7and they hated it sight unseen. I was playing around with it on one of my PCs, but Jack was really digging into it. (He gets that way.) As we exchanged e-mails about various reactions we had encountered, I suggested the title Misunderstanding Windows 8 because people were jumping to all kinds of conclusions about Windows 8 and what Microsoft was trying to accomplish. That's where Jack's book helps. It clears up many of the misconceptions that come with a changed product and a new look.

Windows 8.1 will be out in October 2013 with some of the fixes the users want. There is a fake Start button on the Taskbar and now you can boot directly to the Desktop by passing the Modern Start Screen. Jack reviews the changes in the all new chapter "" based upon an intensive review by Jim Lipke of the free Windows 8.1 Preview.