tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post5860246458768640994..comments2023-06-30T09:08:48.565-05:00Comments on Retired Rod: Upgrading Windows 8Rod Ivers http://www.blogger.com/profile/11622769861928590585noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post-73517072585115169842012-10-30T00:36:38.474-05:002012-10-30T00:36:38.474-05:00After my setup (I used my regular e-mail, not a Mi...After my setup (I used my regular e-mail, not a Microsoft one), I changed the sign-on password to the photo password. You pick one of your photos, and choose three circles, lines, or clicks to apply to the photo. Each time you sign on, you just use the same thing and it opens the program. Like if you had a photo of a group of people, circle three faces, or click on three noses, or draw three lines from one to another, etc., and do the same each time. No one would be able to figure it out.<br /><br />Your control panel, in fact everything, is under the Apps section. At first I was thinking Apps, like the fun things on my phone. But obviously apps is short for applications, and they are all there. I put everything I used on a regular basis in sections on the home screen. BTW, it took me a while to realize they are configured two columns at a time, even if you have more columns showing in the same section. You can move them around to put similar items in the same column sections, or group together the apps you use most of the time.<br /><br />Good luck! This will be a good learning experience for us. :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post-12493527190344969422012-10-28T13:36:00.567-05:002012-10-28T13:36:00.567-05:00Rex, the Home and Student edition of Microsoft Off...Rex, the Home and Student edition of Microsoft Office is licensed for installation on up to three machines, all other versions of Microsoft Office are in fact licensed for installation on two machines. <br /><br />This is pretty much standard software policy with any manufacturer and is designed to prevent rampant piracy.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post-1186445063499699392012-10-28T13:31:57.678-05:002012-10-28T13:31:57.678-05:00Rod, I thought you'd probably figure it out yo...Rod, I thought you'd probably figure it out yourself!<br /><br />Signing on with a Microsoft account is mostly for folks with multiple devices who want to sync app settings and passwords; Internet Explorer 10 history, preferences, and bookmarks; desktop options such as log-in, lock screen, and colors; search preferences; language preferences; and keyboard and mouse settings.<br /><br />For me, I don't care about any of those things as I already am synced through Google Chrome for most of that. Also, I use LastPass for passwords. Also, my main email is Gmail - again Google.<br /><br />I really don't need anything from Microsoft right now except Windows 8 and I much prefer the simple 'local account' setup as I'm pretty much on Google for everything else.<br /><br />It's a trade-off for sure and depends entirely on an individuals preferences.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post-65351546832988058152012-10-28T13:17:14.602-05:002012-10-28T13:17:14.602-05:00Rex download and try Open Office for your office p...Rex download and try Open Office for your office productivity suite... Its free and can do almost any of the things that MS office can do.. This has been around for many years and runs under a number of operating systems including Linux where I became aware of it...<br /><br />Windows version download....http://www.openoffice.org/download/Rod Ivers https://www.blogger.com/profile/11622769861928590585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post-64227320052668682442012-10-28T13:04:54.607-05:002012-10-28T13:04:54.607-05:00Rick I had figured this out with the Local Account...Rick I had figured this out with the Local Account, but it turns off many of the features of the start menu where you are sync ed with Microsoft... I want to understand what being on their network will provide along with the 7Gb of free network drive... Wouldn't this be the main reason to use W8 and put up with its designed for touch menus?Rod Ivers https://www.blogger.com/profile/11622769861928590585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post-7690788900178909932012-10-28T11:10:19.543-05:002012-10-28T11:10:19.543-05:00In my opinion, if I buy a piece of software, it is...In my opinion, if I buy a piece of software, it is mine and I should be able to install it on any computers I own. We have 3 computers, and I refuse to buy Microsoft Office for all 3. I don't care how Bill Gates gets richer, as long as it is not off me.<br /><br />Be careful on the road,<br />Rex<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post-76299789130040656512012-10-28T09:58:20.399-05:002012-10-28T09:58:20.399-05:00I didn't realize that there was a January 31st...I didn't realize that there was a January 31st promo deadline, that could change things for me. Kevin and Tracy (a.k.a. kcgaz)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11240341668683950383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post-86248633455700325492012-10-28T09:40:36.586-05:002012-10-28T09:40:36.586-05:00You are a wise woman, Sandie. Unless you have a c...You are a wise woman, Sandie. Unless you have a compelling reason to, or are computer curious, experienced and adventuresome like Rod, I'd heartily recommend waiting a bit until the dust settles a bit on Windows 8. I don't expect any real problems as this version has been the most tested in Microsoft's history. But, stuff happens.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post-48592112823821480252012-10-28T09:19:23.778-05:002012-10-28T09:19:23.778-05:00Just not going to do it. When I have to buy a new ...Just not going to do it. When I have to buy a new computer I'll have to deal with it but not going to do it now. No way, no how. Absolutely not. Never. NO. No. NO.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192913928006796095.post-48295699140571334092012-10-28T09:15:30.552-05:002012-10-28T09:15:30.552-05:00Rod, good call on that Microsoft signon thing - it...Rod, good call on that Microsoft signon thing - it gave me a problem too at first. Luckily, there is an easy way around it to go back to the way we used to sign on without the Microsoft Account hassle.<br /><br />To do this go to PC Settings (click in bottom right hand corner), Users and then Switch to Local Account.<br /><br />Just follow the prompts to setup a 'local account' i.e. 'Rod' and leave the password blank and you'll end up with the exact same signon process as you had under Windows 7.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.com