{"id":10133,"date":"2016-07-21T15:00:36","date_gmt":"2016-07-21T19:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/?p=10133"},"modified":"2025-11-03T11:53:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:53:19","slug":"10-compelling-windows-10-upgrade-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/10-compelling-windows-10-upgrade-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Compelling Windows 10 Upgrade Reasons"},"content":{"rendered":"

The deadline for Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade looms. Here’s why you don’t want to let it pass by.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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An offer you shouldn’t refuse<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The deadline cometh. July 29 looms, and after that, Windows 7 and 8 users will no longer be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. If you\u2019ve been waiting for Microsoft to polish out the operating system\u2019s initial bugs, it\u2019s time to make the leap.<\/p>\n

This article\u2019s more for the fence-sitters\u2014the folks who haven\u2019t decided whether to stick with what they know or embrace Microsoft\u2019s new-school operating system. There are some very valid\u00a0reasons not to upgrade\u00a0to Windows 10, to be honest. But Windows 10 is the best Windows yet, and most people should<\/em> claim the free upgrade while there\u2019s still time.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

Improved desktop experience<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Let\u2019s be frank: Windows 8\u2019s fugly, unfunctional, and obnoxiously colored Start screen sucked. So did the way Windows 8 hid crucial information behind hidden \u201ccharms,\u201d which had no on-screen hints for how to access them. It scared a lot of people away from upgrading, and rightfully so.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to worry about that with Windows 10.<\/p>\n

Windows 10 takes the same core ideas behind Windows 8, but makes them palatable for the desktop audience. Windows Store apps are still present, but they\u2019re in desktop windows that can be resized and used like any other. The Start menu\u2019s back, with a pop-out section that puts information-delivering Live Tiles to better use\u2014and yes, they can all be deleted if you want.<\/p>\n

True, there are some changes to wrap your head around if you upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. But the basic building blocks of the operating system will be largely familiar.<\/p>\n

Enthusiast-friendly additions<\/strong><\/div>\n
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More than simply being familiar, Windows 10 is superior<\/em> to Windows 7 for PC enthusiasts, because Microsoft made an active effort to woo desktop diehards.<\/p>\n

Windows 10\u2019s hardcore tools range from virtual desktops (pictured) to improved high-DPI monitor support to pasting text inside the command prompt. Easy file version recovery? Better storage management tools? Windows 10 has it all.<\/p>\n

The operating system even provides power-user tools for Windows Updates, letting you schedule updates to run at a specific time or distribute patches across your local network using peer-to-peer technology. It\u2019s great.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Under-the-hood improvements<\/strong><\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re upgrading from Windows 7, you\u2019ll be amazed at just how quick and modern Windows 10 feels. Microsoft optimized Windows\u2019 underlying code in Windows 8, resulting in an operating system that boots like greased lightning\u2014especially if you have an SSD\u2014and just plain feels faster<\/em>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s just one of the many Windows 8 improvements that Windows 7 holdouts\u00a0will enjoy in Windows 10.<\/p>\n

Native security protection<\/strong><\/div>\n
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This appeals more to everyday PC users than hardcore enthusiasts, but Windows 10 is inherently much more secure than Windows 7. The operating system ships with Microsoft\u2019s Windows Defender antivirus software and the Windows Firewall installed and enabled by default, which provides many PCs with a huge security uplift. (You\u2019d be amazed how many people never bother to install new security software after their free Norton or McAfee trial runs out.)<\/p>\n

But Microsoft didn\u2019t stop there. Windows 10\u2019s UEFI Secure Boot requirement protects against low-level rootkits that could infect your PC, the SmartScreen filter guards against malicious websites, and Windows Hello makes biometric-based authentication easy-peasy.<\/p>\n

Better security is\u00a0always<\/em> a good thing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cortana<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Cortana, Microsoft\u2019s answer to Apple\u2019s Siri and Google Now replaces Windows 10\u2019s basic search functionality, and I couldn\u2019t be happier.\u00a0Cortana mixes good humor with web-based smarts that can help you set reminders and alarms, stay on top of sports scores and news, navigate and operate your operating system, track packages, plan trips, and more. Even better: Cortana\u2019s going to become more proactive and usefulwhen the Windows 10 Anniversary Update rolls around August 2.<\/p>\n

DirectX 12<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Microsoft\u2019s powerful, next-generation DirectX 12 graphics technology is exclusive to Windows 10 devices. If you\u2019re a PC gamer, this feature alone is worth the upgrade.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re still in the early days of DirectX 12 adoption. Most PC games still release in DirectX 11. We\u2019re not really sure of the graphics API\u2019s full potential, but early DX12 implementations in games tend to result in smoother experiences and higher overall frame rates. That\u2019s especially so on PCs with AMD Radeon graphics cards, thus far\u2014check out our Radeon RX 480 review for hard benchmarks\u2014but Nvidia\u2019s GeForce cards enjoy DX12 benefits, too.<\/p>\n

More and more games are starting to embrace DirectX 12. Seriously: If you\u2019re a gamer, upgrade now. This isn\u2019t coming to Windows 7 or 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Universal Windows apps<\/strong><\/div>\n
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But DirectX 12 has<\/em> come to the Xbox One. That\u2019s because Microsoft\u2019s console runs Windows 10 under the hood, and Windows 10 devices can all run universal Windows apps. One tangible benefit of the cross-device compatibility is the forthcoming Xbox Play Anywhere feature, which lets you buy a game once and play it on both Windows 10 and the Xbox One, as well as transfer saves and play multiplayer games across the two platforms. Nifty!<\/p>\n

Play Anywhere is definitely the highlight so far, but universal Windows apps likewise morph to fit the screens of tablets, phones, and even Microsoft\u2019s HoloLens augmented reality headset. The one caveat: Microsoft hasn\u2019t yet convinced developers to embrace the Windows Store\u00a0en masse<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Windows 10 quietly eliminates many of the biggest little irritations present in previous versions of Windows. You can finally print to PDF natively now, and hovering your mouse over a background window lets you scroll that, rather than the in-focus program. Per-monitor display scaling eliminates visual oddities with multi-monitor setups. Cortana\u2019s natural language search\u2014\u201cHey Cortana, show my pictures from last Christmas\u201d\u2014can be a serious time-saver when used correctly.<\/p>\n

All in all, these little touches add up to a big usability difference. Check out PCWorld\u2019s story on the\u00a012 obscure new Windows 10 features\u00a0that eliminate everyday hassles for all the details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It’s free!<\/strong><\/div>\n
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C\u2019mon. It\u2019s a free upgrade until July 29. If you\u2019re considering upgrading to Windows 10 at any point in the future, now\u2019s the time to do it. Just be aware of what you\u2019re giving\u00a0in return.<\/div>\n
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Microsoft isn\u2019t resting on its laurels now that Windows 10 is out in the wild. A majorWindows 10 Anniversary Update is due to land on August 2, stuffed with new features and bug fixes, and Microsoft\u2019s continually updating the operating system with the help of its legion of Windows Insider preview testers.<\/p>\n

Windows 7, meanwhile, is solidly past the new-feature phase of life, though security updates will keep on a-rolling until 2020. Windows 8 is still ostensibly in its mainstream support phase through the beginning of 2018, but don\u2019t expect to see any new goodies added there.<\/p>\n

Counterpoint<\/strong><\/div>\n
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That\u2019s a pretty compelling list of reasons to upgrade to Windows 10\u2014and the security boost might even push you into encouraging your non-geeky friends (you know, the ones always asking you for unofficial tech support) into accepting the upgrade, too. A safer environment for normal people is a safer world for everybody.<\/p>\n

But again, there are some valid justifications for rejecting Microsoft\u2019s offer. Most people should embrace the new operating system with open arms, but before you make the leap, be sure to read PCWorld\u2019s list of the 10 reasons why you\u00a0shouldn\u2019t upgrade to Windows 10\u2014especially if you\u2019re using older hardware or software.<\/p>\n

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