A year has passed, and the new, improved Microsoft Windows is
here, bringing new features and an old dilemma: is it wise to
upgrade your PC or tablet to the latest version of Windows
immediately? Here's a list of features that would make you
think twice about your decision.
In recent years, Microsoft has been on a roller coaster ride
with its client operating systems, always going up and down.
Popularity-wise, it's been a "tick-tock" pattern:
every other major release has gotten generally positive reviews,
while the ones in between were hated by experts and users
alike.
Windows XP was a huge hit with consumers and businesses alike,
maintaining its image of a reliable operating system up until
today, and is still in use in many enterprises, although support ended two years ago. XP's
successor Windows Vista was disliked by many, suffering from driver
incompatibilities and performance issues, although it offered a
slick, sleek, beautifully designed interface. Windows
