The advantages of switching to Windows 8

If you've been on any tech news websites lately, then you've probably read a lot about Windows 8. However, for those who haven't kept up to date on the latest Windows 8 news, we're here to keep you posted. Today, we're going to show you a few of the advantages that Windows 8 has over other operating systems.

Customization options galore
There is no doubt that the iPad is a cool device. However, when it comes to customizing your iPad, there aren't really any options available (unless you want to unlock/jailbreak your iPad). Windows operating systems have always emphasized customization, and Windows 8 looks to be the company's crowning achivement in that respect. From the new Metro user interface to the way you login to your system, you'll be able to change everything in Windows 8 around.

Extended support for touch screens
The main goal of Windows 8 is to provide a fast, reliable operating system for mobile users. This includes the tablet PC market, which is currently exploding with growth. Microsoft wants to create tablets that can legitimately challenge the iPad's dominance, and as such, they've put a heavy emphasis on touch-screen compatibility.

Of course, you don't have to wait until Windows 8 to experience the best Windows tablets on the market. Check out these Windows tablet reviews if you want to find a tablet that is less expensive and more powerful than the iPad.

Seamless setup and easy usability
Over the last decade, the Windows operating system has become increasingly easier to use. Windows has clearly put an emphasis on usability, and this is playing a key role in Windows 8. Whether you're on a Windows tablet computer or a desktop PC, Microsoft wants the user experience to be as seamless as possible.

Metro user interface
Speaking of seamless user experiences, take a peek at the new Metro user interface:

Pretty cool, right? That's what Windows 8 users will see whenever they login. They can customize that menu to display all of their favourite apps and place any number of widgets on their desktop. The clean square windows will be perfect for tablet users and the colorful array will look great on the vivid screens of tablet computers.

Click here to read more about Windows 8 news as we get closer to the release date.