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Solution Analyst/SQL Developer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Oct 28, 2020
Run several apps and programs simultaneously
Pros and Cons
  • "Stability-wise, it's fine."
  • "For general usage, I think Windows is more comfortable."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use windows 10 for personal usage both at work and while studying.

    What is most valuable?

    I enjoy the search feature; you can just start typing what you're looking for and the answer just pops up, right away. Bluetooth works really well with it. It's really easy to navigate and find what you're looking for.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for roughly two to three years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Stability-wise, it's fine. I can't comment on the scalability as I've not really tried to change the performance capabilities — I only run it on one device.

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    How are customer service and support?

    I have never had to contact technical support. As for documentation, if you need some help you can just search the internet. It's pretty easy to find information on some of the forums or to get some answers via Microsoft's webpages.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was quite straightforward.

    What other advice do I have?

    I think I'd recommend it. With Linux, you really need to have some kind of programming background or something, and it really depends on what you are using it for, but for general usage, I think Windows is more comfortable. You can control it via the user interface.

    In general, I think it's pretty comfortable. It's very comparable — I'd recommend Windows 10.

    On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a rating of eight.

    I can't think of any disadvantages right now but I can't give it a higher rating because it's not perfect. That's why I chose eight.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1419987 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Senior Technical Specialist at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
    Real User
    Oct 27, 2020
    Easy to install and stable
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is easy to install and stable."
    • "It is easy to install and stable."
    • "There are a lot of frequent updates. They can reduce the number of updates and combine them into one monthly update. It also uses a lot of RAM and CPU, which should be fixed."
    • "There are a lot of frequent updates. They can reduce the number of updates and combine them into one monthly update."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Windows 10 mainly on the office laptops, not on the network. Our product mostly runs on Linux CentOS. We are using the latest version.

    What is most valuable?

    It is easy to install and stable.

    What needs improvement?

    There are a lot of frequent updates. They can reduce the number of updates and combine them into one monthly update. 

    It also uses a lot of RAM and CPU, which should be fixed.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for two to three years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is stable. We haven't had any incidents related to its stability.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have around 200 users.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    Our company does not have an Office 365 subscription.

    How was the initial setup?

    Its installation is straightforward.

    What about the implementation team?

    I installed it on my own. We have one staff member to manage it.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution, but it does not really require any recommendation. More than 50% of laptops have Windows 10 for sure.

    I would rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Service Delivery Manager / Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
    Real User
    Oct 27, 2020
    Easy to use with good productivity tools and good support
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable features are ease of use, usability, and user-friendliness."
    • "The most valuable features are ease of use, usability, and user-friendliness."
    • "As a user, I should have a facility that I can secure an entire folder with a password."
    • "As a user, I should have a facility that I can secure an entire folder with a password."

    What is our primary use case?

    The primary use case of this solution is for the use of productivity tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. These are very popular and I don't see any alternatives.

    There are some open-source, and even Mac has good products.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable features are ease of use, usability, and user-friendliness. These are great from the Office products perspective. 

    From an organization's perspective, we use Office 365 cloud version for the office, which is excellent.

    It's quite straightforward and has all of the features that I was looking for.

    What needs improvement?

    One of the areas that need some clarity, is when trying to secure a specific folder between the file system with a password. I am not sure if it is possible.

    As a user, I should have a facility that I can secure an entire folder with a password. This is a feature that I would like to be added to the Windows System.

    Also, It could be more secure.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    When I first purchased my laptop, it came with Windows 8.1 in 2013 or 2014, then when Windows 10 was released it was automatically updated.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It's a very stable product.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I am not using it extensively.

    In our organization, we have approximately 200 people. 

    I am not sure of the exact number of internal users, but all of the laptops and desktops have Windows 10 installed.

    The need is always there on a daily basis.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I have had some very basic issues that I needed some additional help with. They were formulas in Excel and the support was very helpful.

    Microsoft technical support is good and the documentation is very good. It's very helpful.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have used Ubuntu for some time and also OpenOffice. Office products are superior to OpenOffice and other products.

    How was the initial setup?

    I was not a part of the installation, but from what I understand it was straightforward.

    When I purchased my laptop, it was already installed.

    I completed the upgrade myself.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    Windows 10 is licensed. It was included with the purchase of my laptop.

    What other advice do I have?

    When I spend time on documentation, this is a very good application to use.

    I would recommend using Windows 10 to anyone who is interested in implementing this solution.

    I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    it_user1390266 - PeerSpot reviewer
    General manager at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
    Real User
    Aug 9, 2020
    Easy to use, easy to set up and very stable
    Pros and Cons
    • "The initial setup is very easy."
    • "We have no complaints as to how it's running and it's worked well for us so far."
    • "Occasionally configurations can be a bit tricky."
    • "Occasionally configurations can be a bit tricky."

    What is our primary use case?

    We primarily use the solution for just normal documented work, including work schedules or things of that nature. 

    What is most valuable?

    The solution is very user friendly.

    The interface of the solution makes it very easy to navigate.

    The initial setup is very easy.

    The product is very stable.

    What needs improvement?

    Right now, the solution is quite good and works quite well for us. I don't know if there are features that need improvement.

    Occasionally configurations can be a bit tricky.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been using the solution for two or three years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability of the solution is very good. We've never had a crash and it's never frozen. I don't recall experiencing bugs or glitches. It's reliable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We only have about ten people in our company using the solution.

    We do plan to increase usage in the future. If we bring on more people, they'll also use Windows 10.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    We've never used technical support do to the fact that we've never had issues. Therefore, I can't speak to their level of service. So far, the solution itself is working well. We've been satisfied.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We didn't previously use a different solution.

    How was the initial setup?

    The implementation is not complex. It's quite straightforward.

    The deployment took maybe ten minutes.

    You only need one admin person. There isn't much maintenance required.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    There aren't additional costs over and above the licensing. The pricing is pretty straightforward. The pricing is in US dollar, however, I'm unsure as to what the full cost is.

    What other advice do I have?

    We don't have a business relationship with the company. We're just a customer.

    I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. It's a great product. We have no complaints as to how it's running and it's worked well for us so far. There really isn't anything missing.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1397244 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Manager-IT at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Aug 6, 2020
    Great interface and useful for me that the drivers are loaded by default
    Pros and Cons
    • "Great user interface and drivers are loaded into the solution by default."
    • "The user interface is great and I like that the drivers are loaded into it by default because it is straight."
    • "A very expensive solution."
    • "The price is always high. Whenever I go out to buy a computer and want to buy a Windows license for it, it makes up a quarter of the total cost."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use the solution for desktop computing, PowerPoint and accessing the ERP. I'm an IT manager and we're users of Windows 10. 

    What is most valuable?

    The user interface is great and I like that the drivers are loaded into it by default because it is straight. We don't have to download much and can very easily get it into our network. They also have some good security features. 

    What needs improvement?

    The price is always high. Whenever I go out to buy a computer and want to buy a Windows license for it, it makes up a quarter of the total cost. It sometimes helps if it's bundled with the machine, but it's still expensive. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been using this solution for two years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It's a stable solution, we don't generally have issues with glitches. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It's quite a scalable solution. We have around 400 users. 

    How are customer service and technical support?

    Two years ago we took annual support from Microsoft and then we shipped it to other vendors where we were directly dealing with Microsoft. There were some issues regarding the solution at that time but things have improved since then. 

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We use Mac OS in the company. One of our directors prefers it to Windows so we went with that at work. But it really is very costly even though you get good security with it. They are more reliable than Windows and less chance of being hacked or broken into. It's a very sturdy machine. On the other hand, I prefer the ease of use with Windows. 

    What other advice do I have?

    The use of Windows really depends on individual preference, but I would say Windows 10 is better. If you have the money then you can use Mac OS because it would make a difference if you have an iPhone plus an iPad, and you sync everything. To get all that into place requires a lot of money. Windows has its drawbacks and glitches and some instability, but on the whole it works and it's fine. 

    There are problems with every solution - I would rate this product an eight out of 10. 

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Head Of Risk Management at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Aug 1, 2020
    A stable operating system that is user-friendly and has good technical support
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable feature is the interface."
    • "In summary, this is a product that I like a lot and I recommend it."
    • "The speed and performance should be improved."
    • "The speed and performance should be improved."

    What is our primary use case?

    Windows 10 hosts several applications that I use including Outlook for email and others for searching the internet.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature is the interface.

    What needs improvement?

    The speed and performance should be improved.

    Easier integration with other platforms would be an improvement.

    It should include a low-code or no-code solution for beginners that they can use to write applications.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for several years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Windows 10 is a stable operating system.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    This product is quite scalable. I expect that we will be increasing our usage of it.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I'm very satisfied with the technical support.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We switched to Windows 10 from the previous version. It was a natural progression and it is more scalable.

    How was the initial setup?

    I did not have any trouble with the initial setup. It was simple to install.

    What about the implementation team?

    Our in-house IT team is responsible for deployment and maintenance.

    What other advice do I have?

    In summary, this is a product that I like a lot and I recommend it.

    I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1396353 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Embedded Engineer at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Jul 30, 2020
    The interface is good, but the performance degrades with too many applications open at once
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable features are the interface and the speed of switching between processes."
    • "The most valuable features are the interface and the speed of switching between processes."
    • "of the problems with Windows 10 is that it hangs when you open multiple programs."
    • "One of the problems with Windows 10 is that it hangs when you open multiple programs."

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable features are the interface and the speed of switching between processes.

    What needs improvement?

    One of the problems with Windows 10 is that it hangs when you open multiple programs. For example, if you are running 10 to 15 applications then the performance will slow down to something similar to Windows 7. Often, I will have Microsoft Office open, as well as my development tools, and once I have been using them for perhaps 20 minutes, everything slows down. Switching between applications at that point can take two or three minutes.

    I have been having some trouble with the .NET framework and it took me a full day to install it. The problem seems to be that every time it connects to Microsoft online, it is different. After several attempts, I was finally able to succeed.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for about six months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Other than the problem with having many applications open, it is stable. I haven't had any issues with the other functionality. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Most of the people in our company use Windows 10. Some have desktops and some have laptops.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I have not had to contact technical support. Any problems that I have had, I was able to solve on my own.

    How was the initial setup?

    Windows 10 came pre-installed on my laptop and it was easy to set up. It only took a few minutes to do.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, Windows 10 is a good operating system.

    I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

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    reviewer1313088 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Architect at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
    Real User
    Jul 29, 2020
    User-friendly and is updated regularly, but the security needs to be improved
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is easy to operate and perform any tasks."
    • "In summary, Windows 10 is a good operating system and I recommend it."
    • "If you need servers to be deployed in a production environment then you definitely want to look at a different operating system."
    • "If you need servers to be deployed in a production environment then you definitely want to look at a different operating system."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are a service company and we use a variety of products that are guided by the clients' requirements. Windows 10 is one of the operating systems that we use for this.

    What is most valuable?

    I like the fact that it is user-friendly. It is easy to operate and perform any tasks.

    It is easy to train others in the use of Windows 10.

    What needs improvement?

    If you need servers to be deployed in a production environment then you definitely want to look at a different operating system. From an end-user point of view, I don't see in issues in using Windows.

    Improvements should be made to security, making it more resistant to hacking and malware.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for more than five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    If you are looking at production systems then you are definitely going to have an issue with Windows. For normal users that don't require much in terms of system capacity, it is okay. It is quite manageable from the perspective of a normal user.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We are a small organization and everybody uses Windows.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We also use Linux, depending on the client.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is straightforward and easy to understand.

    What other advice do I have?

    They have been evolving Windows 10 since it was released. Every time we open it, there is something new. It used to be that email and other utilities were on the system, but now they are cloud-based. Whether the older or newer interfaces are better, or not, doesn't matter because you get used to it and move along.

    In summary, Windows 10 is a good operating system and I recommend it.

    I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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