Windows 10

Well, it finally happened.  When I wasn't paying any attention, overnight Windows 10 came into my computer (this after about two months of attempting to download with the system shutting off at 60 - 70% complete).  The morning was slow with the computer attempting to complete the setup, downloading appropriate drivers, and what have you.

Early afternoon and I tried to use the new system.  You guessed correctly - not a good deal.  Frustration set in.  I had to take a break and walk with my neighbor - ranting and raving the entire mile and a half.

I returned and made my first mistake.  I used the built in browser (Bing with Cortana - or whatever the app believes its name is) to find a phone number for Microsoft.  Waited, pushed buttons, waited, etc.  Finally I reached a "real person."  I was not happy - she attempted to tell me that the version I had installed on the laptop was developed for Canada and I needed to purchase a new key code.  I hung up.

I called Dell, and spent about an hour and a half with Manu from India  I am now happy.  System works, and all four of my e-mail accounts are downloading into my Outlook.  The number I had called, thinking it was Microsoft, was a scam.  What an idiot I am.  I knew better, but forgot to check the web address associated with the search listings.  Don't make the same mistake I did.

The new OS will take time to learn.  It is different from 8.1, but hopefully I will be able to maximize the differences.  Right now the letter "b" doesn't want to work on my keyboard - OS or laptop?  Hard to say.

What are the quips related to teaching "old dogs" - well I for one am not about to let that get to me. 

"You learn something every day if you pay attention." ~Ray LeBlond