Microsoft removed the free Windows 10 upgrade on July 29th, 2016, which means there will be $ 119 to upgrade to Windows 10 Home. However, when wondering whether it is necessary to update the operating system at all, it is necessary to consider all its pros and cons.
How do I activate Windows 10?
To upgrade to Windows 10, you need to go to the official website and click on the "Update Now" button. Next, you need to activate it. This requires:
- Open the "Options" section in the "Start" menu;
- Click on the "Updates and Security" icon;
- Select the "Activation" tab on the left side of the window;
- Click on the "Activate" button.
Pros of upgrading to Windows 10
First, the developers, having accepted the criticism of the "Internet Explorer" browser, which was not optimized and worked as slowly as possible, replaced it with the new "Microsoft Edge", in which these problems were fixed. Also in "Microsoft Edge", if there is a stylus, the user can take notes or drawings directly on the web page.
The new Windows 10 has added the cloud service "OneDrive" and the ability to create an additional desktop. For video bloggers, we have added the function of recording video of the screen while playing, built into the Xbox app.
Microsoft Corporation has in many respects updated the interface, the "Start" button has become a panel button, even more beautiful and pleasant. New wallpapers and "curtains" that appear after exiting sleep mode have been added. For the final transition from sleep mode, they just need to be pulled up.
Cons of upgrading to Windows 10
Windows 10 tends to slow down. When you start a computer or laptop, the operating system will slowly and for a long time load all the shortcuts, and the cursor will appear on the screen only after 4-5 seconds.
The standard games under the names "Minesweeper", "Siliter", "Hearts" have been removed. Instead, there will be modern games that can be downloaded from the "Microsoft Store". The problem is that modern counterparts require higher performance and consume more electricity. OneDive has been removed.
It has been proven that Windows 10 monitors its users, collects all passwords, browsing history and sends the collected information to Microsoft servers. Thus, using Windows 10 with standard settings, the user may become an object of surveillance.
Should you upgrade to Windows 10?
In fact, after two years of release of this operating system, it still has defects that drastically take away the desire to update to it. Old devices start to slow down or turn off completely "without permission" during the update, and the fact that Windows 10 is also paid for, and does form a bad opinion that Windows 10 is not worth attention.
Updating to Windows 8 is enough, because it is still supported by Microsoft and does not have freezes and other unpleasant disadvantages for the user.
