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Is Windows 8, Windows 10 Only for Touch Screens [Tablets]?

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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I have a lot of friends that tend to consider me the computer guy that knows it all. Personally, I don’t believe that’s true and have said many times that I am a technology journalist. Nonetheless, it never ceases to amaze what funny questions I might be getting from my friends and family. And if you’re like me, then you have probably heard this so many times until now –isWindows 8,Windows 10only for touchscreen? IsWindows 8,Windows 10only fortablets?.

A very short answer would be like this – no,Windows 8,Windows 10is not only for touchscreen devices,tabletsand other machines and it could not possibly be only for that category of gadgets. But, the people that are asking this question apparently are in the middle of a perception issue and they need not a simple answer, but they need guidance. We all know thatWindows 8, has probably been the biggest overhaul to the Windows system since Windows 95, and this has left many users frustrated.

If you’re going to use the Modern UI only with your keyboard and mouse, it won’t be as fun as using it with only your fingers. The same, obviously, goes for a lot of apps found within the Windows Store. But, if you’re operating from anon-touch device(like I mostly do), then nobody is stopping you from operating in Desktop mode. Personally, I work and play in the Modern UI only on touch devices, since it’s awkward to do it otherwise. And on top of that, touchscreen devices aren’t quite cheap, to be frank. And some important personalities, like Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, are actually critical ofWindows 8‘s idea

You can converge a toaster and a refrigerator, but those things are probably not going to be pleasing to the user. You wouldn’t want to put these things together because you wind up compromising in both.

This means that we shouldn’t be expecting any touch-enabled laptops from Apple in the near future. But could this be true? Maybe people are “getting sick” of the touch experience: they already have that on smartphones andtablets, maybe they will never switch to a full-touch experience (I know I wouldn’t) but maybe the next generation of users will. We are used to physical keyboards, mice, and all that, but what about those consumers that will find a smartphone and atabletthe normal things?Windows 8is precisely for them.

But, for those from the present who are not fans of the touch experience or, so far, they can’t afford or they don’t use a touch device, here are a few tips to try and make your non-touch experience on par with the touch one.

Tips/hotkeys for non-touch Windows 8, Windows 10 users

Windows 8, just like Windows 7 and all the versions before, has a huge collection of hotkeys. We’re going to enlist for you only those that will help you make the most out ofWindows 8and its touchy flavor. Actually, after a while, after mastering these hotkeys, you’ll have a feeling that your non-touch experience is even faster and more efficient than the touch one.

Windows on touchscreens [2018 update]

Even if Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 were believed to be more adapted for touchscreens, they have become great for operating on normal screens. In fact, Windows 10 and 8, 8.1 editions have many issues on touchscreen devices. For example, many userscannot calibrate their touchscreen on Windows 10. Another common problem is related toAsus laptops touchscreens. If you are experiencing issues with your touchscreen,  we recommend you todisable it temporarily.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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