Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• Why is there a Windows 10 Control Panel and a Settings window?

  Windows 10's multiple settings menus are a vestige of Windows 8, but users can access almost all the settings configurations they may need from the Settings windows.  Continue Reading

• How does Universal Windows Platform create an adaptive UI for apps?

  Developers can use the Universal Windows Platform to build apps that work on Windows 10 PCs, tablets and smartphones. The apps adapt to devices based on their screen size and resolution.  Continue Reading

• Are there any major Windows 10 bugs?

  Even in the early days of Windows 10, bugs have been minimal. Because Microsoft rolls out updates quickly, the small bugs that do exist are fixed in a flash.  Continue Reading

• Can I change the info in the Windows 10 Action Center?

  Users can change what types of notifications they receive in the Windows 10 Action Center by accessing their system settings  Continue Reading

• Can Cortana on Windows 10 work in the enterprise?

  Cortana brings value to the business world by providing quality desktop search and Web browsing functionalities.  Continue Reading

• Can I customize the Windows 10 Start menu?

  In Windows 10 there are four options you can use to turn off different features of the Start menu and customize it to your liking.  Continue Reading

• Do users need special Windows 10 training?

  There will always be users who need help with a new operating system, but whether everyone in your organization needs Windows 10 training is a tough nut to crack.  Continue Reading

• Should I deploy Windows 10 immediately or wait?

  Old-school tech advice says to wait for the bugs to get worked out of a new OS before making the leap, but Windows 10 could turn that into an old wives' tale.  Continue Reading

• What is the best way to transition from Windows XP to Windows 10?

  If you're still on Windows XP, there's really only one Microsoft-supported way you can move from XP to Windows 10.  Continue Reading

• What will happen to my Windows-based mobile device now that Windows 10 is out?

  Whether you can get Windows 10 on your mobile device depends on what type of Windows mobile device you have, but Surface tablets get the upgrade the same way desktops do.  Continue Reading

• How does EdgeHTML affect webpage rendering?

  Microsoft Edge outstrips Internet Explorer in terms of performance and security with a new rendering engine called EdgeHTML.  Continue Reading

• Are there any reasons to avoid a Windows 10 upgrade?

  Application and hardware compatibility issues and undiscovered bugs are important factors to consider when facing a Windows 10 upgrade.  Continue Reading

• Can Windows 10 run native Android and iOS apps?

  Native Android and iOS apps aren't a reality in Windows 10, but two SDKs make it easier for developers to port existing app codes to Windows.  Continue Reading

• Should I be concerned about Windows 10 application compatibility?

  Microsoft expects most applications developed for older OSes to work fine on Windows 10, but administrators shouldn't expect every application to work perfectly.  Continue Reading

• How do I upgrade to Windows 10?

  Upgrading to Windows 10 is free on many Windows 7 and 8 devices. All you have to do is reserve your update, wait for it to download and install it.  Continue Reading