Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?

[Mala591]

If yes, why do you use it and what for? Are the latest versions much quicker and less buggy than earlier versions?

[It Is What It Is]

Still using windows 8 I think...it's an old laptop about 12 years old, and can't upgrade for some reason, mustn't have enough memory.

[SammyBoy]

According to figures from April 2022 roughly 75% of people use one version of MS Windows or another.

https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-sh ... 202204-bar

We use Windows 10 Pro at work, and will likely move to Windows 11 sooner rather than later - never had any issues.

[RVclaret]

Yeah - Windows a lot better for the software we use in finance.

Currently using windows 11 which is pretty slick.

[boatshed bill]

Still using 7 on this computer.
10 on a laptop.

[Bosscat]

Use 10 when on the PC ... but mostly am online on my phone these days

[sox8595]

Windows 11 here, Rarely now though with the phone functionality, the phone copes really well with 90% of my work needs.

[dougcollins]

No, got a Mac.

[bfcmatt]

Use a chromebook, and quite like it

[MancunianClaret]

Windows 10 on both my work computer and home computer. Works well enough. For work it has all of the applications I need, and at home I use my PC mainly for gaming. Can't do that on a Chromebook/Mac really.

[Zlatan]

yes... its part of my job as a VDI specialist in higher education. W10 is stable and fine for most things, W11 fine for home use, but enterprise has some issues

[Vegas Claret]

windows 10 for most heavy lifting, chromebook for internet (brilliant)

[tiger76]

Had to upgrade to Windows 11 when I got a new laptop about a year ago, a pain at first adjusting but no probs since touch wood.

[Hurstwood_Claret]

Win 11 on a desktop. Very good

Win 11 on a tablet. Very good

[bfcjg]

Windows 11, beast pert off it is tha speel chequer an gramer chek, secend two none.

[Leon_C]

Windows 10+11 for all of my machines.
Generally good, but of course there are some issues on a Windows machine. It's not always specifically the OS that is at fault. Every PC has a different configuration of hardware, and the OS needs to accommodate that.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

It's on my daughter's laptop, but you'll find most people will use a form of Windows, simply because it's quite easy to use and is standard on most computers.

Apple is better for certain jobs, but for day to day use, most don't like it.

[Tricky Trevor]

Just upgraded? To 11. No difference to 10 for the work I do on it. Rarely used these days apart from storage. Ipad does most of the stuff I need including bluetooth to the printer.

[Firthy]

Use 10 on my laptop. I use it because it's familiar and I know how to use it. Don't like anything Apple and not overly impressed with android on my mobile.

[Hipper]

Windows 10. My PC is not quite up to Windows 11 for a technical reason and I'm not yet bothered to deal with it. It's for home use.

I've had 10 virtually since it came out and have had no problems at all. It's pretty fast, behaves itself. I no longer use a third part anti-virus software, just Windows Defender. Some old programmes (from Windows 7 and even XP days) still work. I allow it to update itself which I was told was not a good idea for previous versions.

I have no hesitation in recommending it (but should add I've never used anything else but Windows).

[distortiondave]

My computer keeps telling me to upgrade to Windows 11 but I'm already on Windows 95.

[gsyclaret]

Chromebook is the way forward

[jos]

I’m an Audio Producer and against the trend of Mac’s I use a PC with windows 11, mainly because I understand PC’s and have built a few.
Audio production takes A LOT of cpu processing. It works fine.

[Zlatan]

I’m an Audio Producer and against the trend of Mac’s I use a PC with windows 11, mainly because I understand PC’s and have built a few.
Audio production takes A LOT of cpu processing. It works fine.

Interesting that you say that. One of my colleagues at work is a famous DJ from back in the day (90’s dance scene) and he now uses his Mac for mixing but Windows for producing because it’s easier to do

[jos]

Interesting that you say that. One of my colleagues at work is a famous DJ from back in the day (90’s dance scene) and he now uses his Mac for mixing but Windows for producing because it’s easier to do

Yes, It’s whatever you’re comfortable with. Pro-Tools works on both platforms