We use the solution as an operating system.
Security Network Architect at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Recommended for beginners but needs more information for hard drives
Pros and Cons
- "I recommend Windows 10 for beginners."
- "Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could make solutions for a company, I'd migrate many things to other operating systems like Linux, Cisco, or other alternatives. Most of our company now opts for Windows because 99 percent of users can use it. But I prefer to use Linux for support, engineering, or design teams - the technical teams."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could make solutions for a company, I'd migrate many things to other operating systems like Linux, Cisco, or other alternatives. Most of our company now opts for Windows because 99 percent of users can use it. But I prefer to use Linux for support, engineering, or design teams - the technical teams.
The tool needs to offer more information on hard drives.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for four to five years.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted technical support yet.
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What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows 10 for beginners. But when an engineer or technician grows higher, I recommend migrating to Linux. It's very useful and very stable. As for rating Windows 10 on a scale of one to ten, I would rate it a seven.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Security Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Has a good user portal and provides continuous updates
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's most valuable features are virtual desktops and continuous updates."
- "There are some risks involved in integrating third-party solutions with Windows 10."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is used as the main operating system for end-user clients.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable features are virtual desktops and continuous updates. The Microsoft Edge browser is also okay, but I prefer other browsers over it. The solution's user portal is better.
What needs improvement?
There are some risks involved in integrating third-party solutions with Windows 10. The solution's identity and access management could be better. There are some compliance blind spots regarding security threats in Windows 10.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three to four years.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I also use Windows 11. You already have encryption on Windows 11, but you need something like BitLocker for encryption on Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
It's very important to have a good 360-degree security solution to cover the risks associated with integrating third-party solutions. It's important to have a good endpoint solution and a good firewall. It's also important to have good patch management and asset management. I would recommend the solution to other users.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Principal - Low Code at a tech consulting company with 10,001+ employees
User-friendly product with an easy initial setup process
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is a user-friendly product."
- "The system's pricing needs improving."
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is a user-friendly product. I do not encounter any struggle while using it.
What needs improvement?
The system's pricing needs improving.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is robust and has good stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have around 40,000 Windows 10 users in our organization. It is a scalable platform.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. It only takes a few minutes to complete.
What about the implementation team?
I can implement the product myself for personal use. However, I would require assistance from a consultant to deploy in a professional space.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows 10 is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows 10 and rate it a ten out of ten. It is deployed on the cloud and has good functionality.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Director of MSc Corporate Finance at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A Microsoft operating system for personal computers, tablets, embedded devices and internet of things devices
Pros and Cons
- "Windows Updating System needs improvement."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is a standard defect tool for all laptops. Some desktop so that we don't know all I would say all employees, customer computer are using Windows.
What needs improvement?
Windows Updating System needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a highly stable solution. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. I would rate it eight out of ten. The deployment takes less than two hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
All Microsoft products are expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT head at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
A highly scalable and user-friendly operating system for workstations in corporate offices
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is a user-friendly operating system."
- "The solution should improve the updates because the computers have a boot error whenever they release an upgrade."
What is our primary use case?
We used Windows 10 for workstations on operations or corporate offices.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is a user-friendly operating system.
What needs improvement?
The solution should improve the updates because the computers have a boot error whenever they release an upgrade.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We sometimes couldn't operate the system because of the error on updates.
I rate the solution a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Less than 1,000 users were using the solution in our organization.
I rate Windows 10 ten out of ten for scalability.
What about the implementation team?
The solution's installation and configuration took around one hour. We deploy the solution manually. Since we don't have automatic deployment, we install the operating system one step at a time.
What was our ROI?
Since Windows 10 is the only operating system we use, it is very useful for us in the office to run all applications.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a licensing fee for Windows 10, which is too expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution ten 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.
Computer Repair Technician at a non-profit with 1-10 employees
A modern interface providing users with an upgraded and user-friendly operating system experience
Pros and Cons
- "It showcases a diverse range of applications without consuming excessive storage."
- "When there are updates, the system should automatically identify and remove any unnecessary previous features that are no longer needed, ensuring that they don't take up space on the storage media during this period."
What is our primary use case?
I use it as the operating system.
What is most valuable?
It showcases a diverse range of applications without consuming excessive storage.
What needs improvement?
When there are updates, the system should automatically identify and remove any unnecessary previous features that are no longer needed, ensuring that they don't take up space on the storage media during this period. A reduction in pricing aligned with the local exchange rate would indeed be a welcomed improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for approximately six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven't faced any major downtime. All that's required is regular updates to ensure the system remains secure.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support service management is satisfactory for me.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. The sequential instructions help you enable the follow-along feature, ensuring a smooth progression until you reach the final stages of the installation process.
What about the implementation team?
The installation process is contingent on product specifications detailing RAM and processor requirements. Larger systems with significant resources tend to take more time, while smaller installations, say two or four gigabytes, are completed noticeably easier.
What was our ROI?
I recognize the value it provides, as it protects me from attacks.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is on the higher end, especially in Nigeria where the exchange rate is considerably high, making it challenging to afford such products.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Student at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
An affordable solution, but UI features need improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's price is affordable."
- "The solution's UI could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to run a few applications.
What needs improvement?
The solution's UI could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution since 2022.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution's stability a six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution's scalability a five out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Windows 8 before.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup process works fine. It takes five minutes to complete.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's price is affordable. We purchase its yearly license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a six out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Cyber Security Specialist at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Easy-to-use solution with a good user interface
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface."
- "I would like to get less frequent updates from Windows 10."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 can be used for admin tasks, developing, gaming, etc.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10's operating system is quite popular. Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface.
What needs improvement?
I would like to get less frequent updates from Windows 10.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for 18 to 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a scalable solution. Approximately 50 to 60 users are using the software in our company.
How was the initial setup?
Windows 10 has an easy setup.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment of Windows 10 takes about 20 minutes. The solution can be deployed on the cloud and on-prem as well. One or two people are required for the maintenance of the solution.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment with Windows 10.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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