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Manager Tech. & Support (Information Technology) at Texitech
Helpful online support, easy installation, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The installation is very easy and takes approximately 30 minutes."
- "The solution could improve by being more secure and having a better user interface."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by being more secure and having a better user interface.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used this solution for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable. However, it could be improved.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 100 users using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
We do not normally require any technical support, but when we did, we searched material available on the website which was helpful.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I was previously using Mac OS. In servers, I was using CentOS, Windows Server, and SUSE Linux.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very easy and takes approximately 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
We do the implementation of this solution. We have done a lot of on-premises installation and have a team of 15 technicians.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a one-time purchase license required for this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 an eight 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.
Technology Competency and Solution Head at LearningMate
Stable, easy to use, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "We have found the solution to be stable."
- "We've been very happy with the product."
- "The price could be cheaper. If they want to compete with Linux, they need to actually come out at a lesser cost."
- "The solution is pricey. If cost is a problem, users should look at Linux."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is mainly used for development. Mainly, it's easy for developers to learn, and allows for adaptability of the Windows platforms to make it easy for developers to develop any application. Its development environments might not be available on Linux or other platforms such as Ubuntu.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to use.
We have found the solution to be stable.
The scalability is great.
What needs improvement?
The price could be cheaper. If they want to compete with Linux, they need to actually come out at a lesser cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a couple of years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is very good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so. It's not a problem.
It's pretty much used by everybody in the company. That's likely 1000 or more users.
How are customer service and technical support?
It's my understanding that we don't really need technical support. Everything seems to be working. Microsoft, quality wise, if you take a look at it, has less of a likelihood of facing any quality slippage that would affect the whole operating system. It's very reliable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have always used Windows. I did not use any other solution.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was handled by our IT team. I was not a part of that process. Therefore, I can't speak to how easy or difficult it was. However, my understanding is that it went pretty well.
We have a centralized team of five to ten people that handle deployment and maintenance on this and many other solutions within the company.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is pricey. If cost is a problem, users should look at Linux.
We paid for the solution one time and don't have any recurring fees.
What other advice do I have?
I'm just an end-user and a customer.
We are using the latest version of the solution.
I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been very happy with the product.
I would recommend the solution, however, I don't really need to. People prefer Microsoft. It's not me recommending the solution that will make people buy it. It is already a market leader and it doesn't require any help remaining so.
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.
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Works at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees
Easy to use, good functionality, but should be available on Azure
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 provides good functionality and is easy to use."
- "The solution could improve by providing web applications and have Windows 10 on Azure as a virtual machine."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is useful for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 provides good functionality and is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by providing web applications and have Windows 10 on Azure as a virtual machine.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Windows 10 for approximately three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use Ubuntu, Red Hat, Windows Server, and Citrix OS.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required for this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it to others.
I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technology Strategy Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Reliable, with many updates and patching through the cloud, and it's easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "It provides us with very good updates and security patching that is required."
- "The price could be cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
The operating system is the heart of the laptop or the heart of your system. It is where you use all your applications. Underneath the operating system is where you have the processor.
In order to run all of your applications, you need to use the operating system.
What is most valuable?
It provides us with very good updates and security patching that is required. It is done through the internet and gone are the days where you needed a disc for the updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for three years.
I use it on my laptop, but the upgrades are done through the cloud.
I am using the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is not something that really applies to an operating system. It's not an application that is run for 10 users as an example.
We have 5,000 peoplein our organization who are using Windows 10.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have an IT team that deals with technical support. They have a better view of what the support is like.
Microsoft is such a large corporation, I am sure they have very good technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have always used Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. Windows 10 is standardized. It's easy.
There really isn't any maintenance required. it's pretty easy. You need to update and run some security tests and maybe some patching, but there are pop-ups that come up to click, making it super easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not sure about the pricing. It might be $1,000 per license. The price goes down by the number of licenses.
The price could be cheaper. Not very cheap but cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Windows 10 to anyone who wants to use this as an operating system.
I would rate Windows 10 a nine 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.
Director of Application Engineering at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Bug and glitch free
Pros and Cons
- "I have found no bugs or glitches in the solution."
- "Setup and use between multiple monitors should be easier."
What is our primary use case?
I don't know which version we are using.
We don't use the solution for anything specific.
What is most valuable?
I cannot think of any specific features which stand out to me.
What needs improvement?
Setup and use between multiple monitors should be easier.
For how long have I used the solution?
I don't know exactly how long I have been using Windows 10, likely a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found no bugs or glitches in the solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
While I cannot say for sure, it seems that the scalability has been okay thus far.
How are customer service and technical support?
I am not aware of any use having been made of technical support.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved in the setup. This was already handled by my IT department
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't know how much we paid for the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I have no idea how many are using the solution in our organization, although I assume this would include everybody, meaning 1,200 or 1,500 people.
I have no specific advice to offer.
I rate Windows 10 as a nine 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.
Deputy Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
A scalable and easy to use solution
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "The solution is easy to use, it serves many functions, user accounts can be identified in Windows 10, it offers performance and functionality, and sensitive data which is deployed in one's application can be set in his policy."
- "The solution derails the battery too quickly, meaning the performance could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use the solution in the cloud for discovering all of its applications. We also use it for identification purposes and either to block access or unauthenticate updated applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use.
It serves many functions. User accounts can be identified in Windows 10. It offers performance and functionality. Sensitive data which is deployed in one's application can be set in his policy.
What needs improvement?
In contrast to Windows 11, the 10 version could have improved functionality.
The solution derails the battery too quickly, meaning the performance could be better.
The space utilization is not sufficient and there are too many notifications for the user.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 for three or four years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. It can be applied to as many PCs as one likes.
How are customer service and technical support?
One of the good things about Microsoft is that the support is there, although the time it takes to respond and to resolve the issue could be improved upon.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
The good thing about Windows 10 is that it's from Microsoft. I have also used iOS, which is from Apple, as well as Android, from Samsung. So too, I have used macOS Sierra, like MacBook OS, in addition to Ubuntu.
How was the initial setup?
The installation lasts a couple of hours, so it would be better if this could be accomplished within a few minutes.
What about the implementation team?
It is possible to do deployment and maintenance with the use of system administrators.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution comes with a licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
Windows 10 is deployed on one's PC.
As the solution is from Microsoft, I would definitely recommend its use.
Our organization has more than 100 users who are making use of the solution.
As Windows 10 is from Microsoft, I rate it as a nine-point-five out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to use, simple to set up, and pretty stable
Pros and Cons
- "It's a product that is easy to use."
- "The product is very stable, it doesn't crash or freeze, there are no bugs or glitches, it's reliable, and the performance is good."
- "While the stability is okay, it could always be better."
- "I'm more of a Mac user and therefore don't really prefer Windows 10, although it's not a bad product."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for running our applications.
What is most valuable?
For basic use, the solution is very stable and the performance is good.
It's a product that is easy to use.
The initial setup is pretty simple.
What needs improvement?
While the stability is okay, it could always be better.
The product needs to be able to scale a bit more effectively.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is very stable. It doesn't crash or freeze. There are no bugs or glitches. It's reliable and the performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability needs to be better.
I'm not sure how many people are using the solution in our organization at this time. It's somewhere between a hundred and a thousand.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've been in touch with technical support and find them to be decent. I have no complaints.
How was the initial setup?
The installation process is very straightforward. It's not difficult or complex. It's very easy.
I've done a few deployments at this point. I'm pretty comfortable with the process.
I cannot recall how long the deployment takes, however.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not pay for a full license.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten. It's good for basic use.
I'm more of a Mac user and therefore don't really prefer Windows 10, although it's not a bad product.
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.
Market Data and Solace Specialist at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
No installation needed
Pros and Cons
- "There was no installation necessary."
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "MS Office or Internet Explorer has a big ribbon on top, which occupies needed space."
- "Certain aspects of the solution are really complicated and should be simplified."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution solely on desktops, for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
I do not use the solution out of any particular preference. It is simply that my company utilizes it and I must follow suit.
What needs improvement?
Certain aspects of the solution are really complicated and should be simplified. I am referring to features we utilize daily, such as those used for finding things and Internet Explorer.
MS Office or Internet Explorer has a big ribbon on top. While it may be useful, it occupies a lot of screen space. My laptop contains a very small screen of just 13 inches, which is full HD, meaning that the forms already appear very small. As the ribbon occupies some of this needed space, reducing it would free up that which is on the screen.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 for the last three years.
How are customer service and technical support?
When it comes to technical support, I generally have to reach out to my local IT guys.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before using the solution, we made use of Windows 7.
How was the initial setup?
There was no installation necessary.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We don't spend anything for the license. I prefer the full license, not the one for cloud.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is used on my personal laptop. I use Windows 10. I don't run tests on my own. I do everything on my office infrastructure. For the data and middleware I get support in my office.
The solution is easy to use.
Everyone in my organization uses Windows 10, although I cannot disclose the exact number of users.
I feel compelled to recommend the solution to others, as there are no available alternatives when it comes to desktops.
For desktop usage, I rate Windows 10 as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Infrastructure and System Engineer at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
An intelligent OS that is stable with a great interface
Pros and Cons
- "Every new version is always an improvement on the last."
- "What I like about Windows 10 is that it's a very intelligent OS."
- "In Windows 10, the magnifier is really bad in comparison to the macOS zooming feature."
What is our primary use case?
The solution runs on some of my laptops and I personally have it on my own devices.
What is most valuable?
What I like about Windows 10 is that it's a very intelligent OS. The interface is great. It's stable.
I love the interface. It's very smart. The customization capabilities and all the advantages of Windows 10 are great.
You have a lot of third-party software for the Windows environment.
I have to use it for work, however, it's also a good choice for me as well to use it in my private time.
Every new version is always an improvement on the last.
The initial setup is very straightforward.
What needs improvement?
On a MacBook, in macOS, whatever application you have opened or are using, whether it's Apple or third-party or part of the OS or not, it doesn't matter, at any point you can always zoom in on the screen by just simply pushing a button and rotating the mouse scroll wheel for example, at any time. It's very smooth and fast zooming capabilities. You can zoom in very a lot or zoom in limited, whatever you need, at any part of the screen. I love that feature.
However, in Windows 10, the magnifier is really bad in comparison to the macOS zooming feature. I don't exactly remember what Apple calls it, however, the Windows magnifier is really bad. I tried also some third-party zooming tools and software for Windows, which were also really bad. This is something I really miss in Windows. In Windows, the magnifier really isn't that great.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've basically used the solution since it was released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable. there are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I don't use technical support. It's my understanding that many private users don't. therefore, I can't really speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite straightforward. A company shouldn't have any issues with the process.
What other advice do I have?
I work as a consultant for companies and it depends on the client. So sometimes I work in large environments, sometimes medium, sometimes small environments.
I'd recommend the solution to other users and companies.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I've been very happy with its capabilities.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
QA Test Lead at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees
User-friendly with good UI but has some latency
Pros and Cons
- "There's a lot of documentation."
- "The UI of the solution has not changed drastically over the years, and therefore, it's easy to get used to the solution if you've used earlier versions of Windows."
- "Built into the solution is Windows Defender, which is in all the recent versions of the Windows operating system, however, we still end up buying an extra antivirus product in the market to ensure we are secure."
- "I notice a lot of latency in Windows 10; sometimes it slows things down, and if I use a virtualized environment and run Windows 10, it's definitely slow, even on my personal computer if it is not SSD."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use the solution for connecting to my remote machine, to the VPN, to my work network. That's the main purpose. I also use it for applications such as Microsoft Word or for accessing YouTube and items of that nature.
What is most valuable?
The UI of the solution has not changed drastically over the years, and therefore, it's easy to get used to the solution if you've used earlier versions of Windows. It's user-friendly in that sense.
Online technical support is helpful. There's a lot of documentation.
What needs improvement?
I notice a lot of latency in Windows 10. Sometimes it slows down things. If I use a virtualized environment and if I run Windows 10, it's definitely slow, even on my personal computer, if it is not SSD. The performance could be much better.
Built into the solution is Windows Defender, which is in all the recent versions of the Windows operating system, however, we still end up buying an extra antivirus product in the market to ensure we are secure. Windows Defender should be enhanced and compete with the market with other antivirus products so that it comes as part of the operating system and actually offers very good protection.
Native apps such as, for example, Windows Notepad, which is a basic feature provided by Windows over the last 24 years, have had no enhancement at all. If you try to play around with some data or put it in a Notepad note, it still is quite difficult to use. You need to pay for Notepad++ or some TextPad, or some other application tool to get some actual usability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a couple of years at this point. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The performance needs improvement. It can be a bit slow. It takes time to render things. In comparison, Mac renders items very quickly.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've used online tech support in the past. It depends on the case. In a few cases, it is informative and in a few cases, it is not. What I notice is that if I am using Windows, from Windows 95 onwards, if I recollect it correctly. As an end-user, there isn't too much of a drastic change in how it works, and as I've used it for 24 years or so, I have every good understanding of the product.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I started using Windows since Windows 95. Before that, I likely used DOS.
How was the initial setup?
I was not a part of the installation process. I got the hardware with the Windows 10 already installed on it. Therefore, I can't speak to the process or how long it takes to deploy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My understanding is that the license was paid for upfront with the laptop. I can't speak to the exact cost as I just have it on my laptop, and it came already installed and ready to go.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options before choosing this product.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a customer and an end-user.
I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten. It's an okay product, however, there are areas for improvement, specifically if you look at the performance.
That said, I would recommend the solution to other users.
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.
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