Getting New Office Computer....is Windows 8.1 Okay?

[rudy323]

I bought a new computer with windows 8, messed with it for 3 days and returned it

 

[Newby]

I hated Windows 8 for a month or two. I don't know why they have to move everything around.

But after a while it's fine. And it definitely runs faster than 7 did. Could just be the newer computer.

 

[yorkriver1]

With carriers one by one adding the ability to do electronic signatures by touchscreen, Windows 8 will become almost a necessity. Shopping now, deciding whether to do this season with ipad & possibly Parallels App or go with a lightweight Win8 device, which can access PC based carrier electronic apps.

 

[Cory]

Windows 8 - ugh. Thank god for apps... of course I have a Macbook pro now.

 

[yorkriver1]

Windows 8 - ugh. Thank god for apps... of course I have a Macbook pro now.

Do you use Parallels (or another PC coverter) for carriers that don't have Apple Mac/Ipad based apps?

 

[Cory]

I have downloaded Firefox and Chrome and haven't run into any problems... I think most if not all are open to more than just Internet Explorer. I would call myself a mac novice, but from what I understand most avid Apple fans prefer not to run Parallels as it causes problems. I do love my Mac though and don't know what took me so long to switch.

 

[yorkriver1]

"I have downloaded Firefox and Chrome and haven't run into any problems..."

I might try that on my desktop Mac, and see if some of the sites will work. I did get messages when using Safari that I could not do the task on the particular insurer's site, so off I went to my Windows laptop. This has come up mostly for the once a year Medicare Advantage recertification online courses from each carrier. I was relieved to see that Aetna supports the newer browsers. One carrier requires IE, no version later than 9.

 

[Cory]

Works for me, hope it works for you and that you enjoy your Sunday.

 

[Robert Barney]

Just when you thought it was time to move to Windows 8.1...

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...sl#authuser=0&gl=us&hl=en&q=windows+9&tbm=nws

 

[houcoogster]

Windows 8 = Unmitigated Disaster..............