So many techies were dissatisfied with the Windows 8 and 8.1 user interface that they made free applications to make it look and feel like Windows 7 and XP menu system. I had to setup a couple of Windows 8 PCs and upgrade to 8.1 and it was quite the experience. I could not close an open window or shutdown. I had to do the tutorial on the main screen to figure out these simple things. LOL. I Google searched for apps to make it look like Windows 7/XP menus and as soon as I installed one free one, I was able to move around quickly.
Windows 8/81 interface is horrible for non-touch screen users who use a regular screen and keyboard and are used to the old Windows XP/7 interface menu system. Not intuitive at all. Not productive at all. Add in the app to make it look like Windows XP/7 and then is a acceptable system with less learning curve.
I am still running my Windows XP system. I upgraded the hardware over the years from free recycled PCs and it is a fast old 10 year computer. I have a couple of old Windows Vista and Windows 7 PCs to play around with to see which I like. Just did not get around to it yet.
As for the comment about the laptop, do think about getting one. Why? Cost is the same as a desktop. Much more energy efficient that a desktop. The saving in electricity over the years will pay for part of it. It has a better power management scheme than a desktop so it saves even more power. Since it is battery driven, it is immune to power failures so one less reason to crash. Like having a UPS power backup. Of course, your router and internet will go down but you can always go to a free WiFi at McDonald or Starbucks and send out important emails. And once you have portability, you tend to want to use it this way sometimes.
And you save a lot of desk space, on top and under your desk too if the tower sits there.
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