Tuesday 26 February 2013

Should you upgrade to Windows 8? Pros and Cons.

Since Windows 8 has been released by Microsoft last year, many people are arguing whether they should upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8, since Windows 8 doesn't offer much upgrade from its last version. In this blog, I will list all the pros and cons of Windows 8 compared to Windows 7 based on my opinions, in a simple way, and I'll sum the conclusion whether you should upgrade to Windows 8 or not.

PROS

-Super fast booting time
Windows 8 offers super duper fast booting time compared to Windows 7. Yes, I've installed so many software and games, and it still boots fast. 

-Perfect environment to develop software and apps
Windows 8 environment allows you to build and test apps for Windows Phone / RT on the spot. This is, of course, useful for developers only. Normal consumers who use their PCs or laptops to play games or write office documents won't benefit from this.

-Faster performance (games)
I noticed a significant change in game performance the first time I played Dota 2 after I installed Windows 8. It runs smoother on the same setting. No, it's not a feeling. I can notice the movements of my characters are much smoother and less spiky. For a gamer like me, it's a 'hell yeah'!

Meepwning

-Faster search result
If you type anything on the search bar, assuming you can find it //sigh// , the result will pop faster than you reading this. Definitely helps when you just can't find that important file you desperately need to hand it to your boss, or to transfer it into usb, etc.



CONS

-Minimalistic border and taskbar
It makes the UI looks dull as hell. No more aero and transparent border is unacceptable Though it is one of the reason Windows 8 has fast startup. Plus why the sharp edge? We need a curvy edge. Even iphone don't have edges that sharp. lol

See?
-You can install apps!
One of the many useless features in Windows 8 is that you can install apps from windows store! Yay! Which is useless since all the apps you need for the PC is usually downloaded through the browser like we usually do in Windows 7. 
Yay apps!...nope
-Hard-to-navigate start menu!
The start menu is good. But worse when compared to Windows 7's. It doesn't serve its usual purpose anymore. I often just type in what i need in the search bar rather than finding it in the start menu, cause it is kinda... umm....troublesome...? Normal consumer won't like this confusing change.

-Where can I set up ad-hoc?
You just can't create ad-hoc connection like you used to in Windows 7 wtf. Of course, you can, if you google how to. But that's quite thumbsdown from me.

Can't find it here


CONCLUSION

It is definitely not worth your cash to upgrade to Windows 8. There's too little changes compared to Windows 7. I recommend you stick with Windows 7 for now and wait until Windows Blue comes out. Yes, there's already another OS in development and it is supposed to be an upgrade version of Windows 8. It's like a big patch! And will cost no dollar for anyone who already has Windows 8. 

Thanks for reading! Hope it helps!

Link to article regarding Windows Blue: http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-next-windows-blue-test-build-said-to-be-a-public-preview-7000011728/

Monday 25 February 2013

Aku sudah buncit

Lama sudah tak update blog ni. Semua gara-gara tekanan selepas keluar dari UTM. Selama hidup aku ni, kejatuhan ini lah yang paling besar aku tempuhi. Aku dah rasa perit hidup. Macam-macam jadi lepas aku keluar UTM, namun, bersyukur la jugak sebab tak melibatkan kematian ke ape ke, huhu, cuma melibatkan keruntuhan keyakinan diri yang kerdil ini.

Gambar time tengah update blog ni


Aku selalu murung. Entah roommate aku kat MMU perasan ke tidak, aku selalu cuba untuk bersendirian dalam bilik, main game sorang2, makan sorg2, tk pergi bilik sebelah cari member ke ape ke. Aku taknak diorang tahu yang aku tengah 'jatuh'. Aku nak merehatkan minda. Lama juga aku murung ni. Nak dekat setahun. Main dota je keje. Study dah tak ingat sebab tension je memanjang.

Result sem 1. Ajaib jugak la


Aku belajar lebih kurang 12 tahun dalam aliran sains, pastu masuk course engineering, last2 drop amek programming. Sape x kecewa. Ayah aku la yang paling kecewa. Harapan untuk anak bongsunya jadi doktor, tak tercapai langsung. Kalau aku jadi dia pun aku sedih tau. Kadang2 aku bermimpi juga... aku drop programming, ayah aku tanggung fee hantar aku study medic kat uni al-azhar. Kadang2 aku tertanya...mimpi itu....boleh jadi kenyataan kah? Namun aku tak cakap apa2 pasal tu dengan ayah, aku teruskan je la dengan programming ni.

Due2 hodoh


Maaf la kalau ayat berterabur. Saya tak merancang penulisan ni. Main tulis je ape yang ade dalam kepala. Hee.

Dah 2013 dah. 2012 dibazirkan begitu je. Sekarang tengah cuti sem. Tak lama lagi aku akan pergi UTM, melawat membe2 sekalian. Lepas tu masuk MMU balik. Dah masuk MMU, aku nak mintak maaf kat rumet kalau dah susahkan dorg ke, buat dorg rase x hepi ke dok ngan aku, selame ni. Tak nak murung2 dah. HUMPH GRR.

Lagi satu, jeles jugak tengok membe ramai2 g oversea. Waaa jeles gile. Nape la aku x apply oversea dulu. Aiyoo. Mungkin sebab aku xde ahli keluarga yang pernah g oversea kot. Takde sape nak menceritakan betapa seronoknya pergi oversea, so tak terlahir niat di hati nak pergi oversea. UUU.

Paling jauh aku pernah pergi pun hanyalah bali cerap di utm. lol

Pastu perut dah buncit. Damnnn nooooo. Tak terlintas di fikiran aku jadi boroi. Padahal keding je dulu. Damnnnnnnnnn.

Apa-apapun, aku nak berubah sedikit demi sedikit. Menjadi rusya yang ideal, seperti yang diidamkan oleh parents selama ni. Aku nak buat lagi ramai kawan (kena belajar bersosial sikit la), nak bawak kereta jumpa farahin, nak kerje ngan windows, dan macam2 lagi. InsyaAllah. Sampai di sini sahaja la penulisan kali ni. Berjumpa lagi di kemudian hari ye readers. Bye bye. Assalamualaikummm