I'm not really techy, so I'm not sure if I'm explaining this well, so I'll try my best.

So, my computer has a really weird quirk in that I had to set up a secondary desktop, not the one that is associated with my Microsoft/Hotmail account. In order for me to get on my computer, I have to go to open the secondary desktop, connect to wifi there, then log out of the secondary account and into my regular one. I can't connect to my primary account any other way because it won't do so without being connected to the internet, and my computer can't connect to wifi automatically.

So my question is, will I still have a log-on screen when I turn on my computer so I can log onto the secondary account?


(This is really weird. It took the tech folks at the university awhile to figure out what the problem was, they don't know why it is the way it is, and they say they've only ever seen one other computer like this.)

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So now that so many of us have upgraded and had a few days to figure it out, what do you all think of the Windows 10 experience?

Personally, I'm missing the ability to snap Metro apps to the desktop. It was really easy and convenient way to keep my to do list app, Wunderlist, always present, visible and keep me on task. The new windowed Metro apps just don't work as well.

This will probably be heresy for most, but I really liked the full window Start menu in 8.1. One of the first things I did was set the start menu back to full screen, but tiles don't behave the same as they did. I'd suggest to everyone to give the full screen Start menu a try. Pin all your most used or even commonly used apps on there, organize them in a logical way, and give it a try for a couple weeks. It's so much more convenient than hunting for it in the All Programs list now.

Yup I turned off my start menu as well. I like the full screen Start Window. Plus you can find anything from it just by starting to type and even that now has upgrades. I am loving Win 10. (also don't use those Metro Apps (or even know what they are) and I don't snap windows too and fro like some of you other beasts do) Keep it clean Keep it simple.

So far, I like it! :D Convenient! Cortana is pretty cool B)

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BTW Nick, Windows Pro-tip: You can snap windows side by side (Metro or desktop apps) by holding the Windows key and hitting the left/right arrow keys to snap windows to the left or right side of your screen(s), respectively. Once you do this with one window/app, it will give you clickable previews of what you have open that you can select one to run on the other half of the screen.

Yup, this is what I'm doing, but it's just not the same. Before, if you snapped an app, it would shrink the desktop area and the rest would be available for desktop apps. That was great for me, but with this system if I accidentally maximize a window, it'll cover my to do list and I have to reset everything again.

I also voted... a while back

I"ve been very happy overall. Strangely enough, after over a decade of unrelenting hatred for Internet explorer, I have been using edge.

Good news to that end: Their first round of updates will include extensions support for the Edge browser.

Regardless of what you use though, I have to agree...everything launches noticeably faster. However, If you have older hardware you may have trouble getting things to work until more software/HW brands catch up. I have a Sound Blaster Z sound card (not but a year old) and Creative Labs hasn't even released Win-10 drivers for it yet. I had to poke around their forums to find a workaround using the Windows 8 driver package until they update their software. A minor annoyance, but I eventually got it working.

TL:DR - After successful upgrades across three machines (1 that's five years old) and a tablet, I'm very pleased. And it's only going to get better.


BTW Nick, Windows Pro-tip: You can snap windows side by side (Metro or desktop apps) by holding the Windows key and hitting the left/right arrow keys to snap windows to the left or right side of your screen(s), respectively. Once you do this with one window/app, it will give you clickable previews of what you have open that you can select one to run on the other half of the screen.

I've completely skipped the whole "Windows 8" era (much like I skipped Vista). Under Windows 7, I utilized a Quick Launch/custom toolbar setup. Old school for sure but it works for me. Thankfully, the software kept the customization when I upgraded. I've also used Chrome for years now. Like Halish, I've noticed a significant improvement in not only Chrome but many of the programs I use in regards to response times.

My only real complaints revolve around compatibility. First, it won't communicate with my main external hard drive (which I've ranted about previously). However, it will pickup a secondary hard drive. It's smaller in size but I've been able to copy the files that I use the most. The other compatibility issue that I suffer is that 10 won't run Zone Alarm. Either by incompetent programming or malicious intent, MS has forced me (for the time being) to use their firewall.

All in all, I'm pleased with Windows 10 and it has delayed me taking out a personal loan to upgrade the dinosaur.

Damn Nick. Damn, I hated Windows 8 and damn, I hated the metro apps and damn, I hated the way they were full screen and damn I hated the way they snapped.

REST IN UNRELENTING SHAME WINDOWS 8!

During the entire duration of my time using windows 8 and 8.1 I had installed a program called "Start8" to restore the windows 7 start menu and completely obliterate the metro start screen.

But now the start menu is back, YAY! and the metro apps run in desktop windows! It's exactly what windows 8 should of always been and I'm super happy with it.

I don't use my desktop to launch programs. My desktop is 100% clean and except for the occasional short-term storage it's always that way so I normally have my start menu sorted into lots of folders as minimalistic as possible so that I can easily find everything I need.

With Windows 10 I've tried to limit the apps/programs on my start menu and those that I occasionally use I will find using the Cortana search bar.

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I really wanted to give Microsoft Edge a chance but the inability to change the default search to Google (may have been fixed by now?), the inability to right-click on my bookmarks to open all and the lack of extensions made me quickly shift back to Google Chrome.

But the good news is that Chrome seems to run faster now ... unless that's just my post-windows 10 excitement fooling me.

But yeah so far my windows 10 life has been good.

i have nominated!

no bacon for votes here! totally legit!

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So now that so many of us have upgraded and had a few days to figure it out, what do you all think of the Windows 10 experience?

it's a trap! :dry:

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Fine Nick......RIP BaconArmada. :-(

we needs bacon! :woohoo:

So now that so many of us have upgraded and had a few days to figure it out, what do you all think of the Windows 10 experience?

Personally, I'm missing the ability to snap Metro apps to the desktop. It was really easy and convenient way to keep my to do list app, Wunderlist, always present, visible and keep me on task. The new windowed Metro apps just don't work as well.

This will probably be heresy for most, but I really liked the full window Start menu in 8.1. One of the first things I did was set the start menu back to full screen, but tiles don't behave the same as they did. I'd suggest to everyone to give the full screen Start menu a try. Pin all your most used or even commonly used apps on there, organize them in a logical way, and give it a try for a couple weeks. It's so much more convenient than hunting for it in the All Programs list now.

Thank you so much! I feel honored and this is very unexpected.

Lucky will have a warm welcome in my family!

Thank you again! *very much hugs*

T'Lara

hi there, new to GW2 here. i'm pretty low level, only 15 on my highest character. i have seen lots of world events so far but no dungeons / instances. what level do they become available? is it similar to wow or swtor where you can start a group and wait for people to accept and auto transfer to the instance?

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Fine Nick......RIP BaconArmada. :-(

Psst Jamie, you should make that channel if for no other reason than spite. :P

Fine Nick......RIP BaconArmada. :-(

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WINNER ANNOUNCED
SUPER PET SHOWCASE SPECTACULAR!
Thank you to all of the amazing Stonewall pet guardians who dazzled us with their family photos, photobombs and other pet screenshot submissions! There were so many fantastic submissions to choose from, but like in any low-budget contest, there can be but one winner! So without further adieu...

Congratulations T'Lara on winning the contest with your Jane Goodall style submission! We loved seeing you enjoy spending time on Risa with Bok, Ruky and Aida in their natural habitat. We all know that while the holodeck can provide some temporary luxuries to your best fury friends while you're on deep space assignments, there's just no substitute for the real thing.

T'Lara, you've won, a modest prize pack which includes the following items:


1x Krenim Temporal Specialist Duty Officer
1x Taking You With Me Ground Trait
1x "Lucky" Beagle Pup Adoption Certificate!


We can tell from your screenshot that there's always room on your ship for one more cute pet in need of a home. That's why we're sending you "Lucky" the Beagle to add to your family. She's had all of her immunizations and I'm sure you'll find her to be a loving addition to your home!

You'll find all of these items attached to an in-game mail message. Remember, you'll have to go to an in-game mail console to retrieve the mail attachments, so don't delete the message before claiming your prize!

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Thanks to everyone for indulging me in my love for in-game pets. I wish that everyone could have been a winner, but I ran out of goodies to give away! Hope you all had fun contributing to the thread!

Voleron (Dave)

Thanks Gareth!!

Its nominations like these that will really heat up the competition! Lets try and get some more :D

Not long left to nominate before voting begins!!

Nominations written... and sent. Easy as Peas

As a tac captain wanting to do deeps I think I would find myself drifting to the pilot ships still.

There is nothing wrong with this ship and I have found it good to fly and the trait would be especially good for someone who wants to fly the narcine or jem dreadnaught. Though the pilot ships just seem more effective at making things blow up, for me at least.