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Information Technology Application Manager at Skyvera
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Makes it easy to access the taskbar section and browser tabs
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 makes it easy to access the taskbar section and browser tabs. Additionally, I can easily access and use applications. I find the task manager valuable, as I can quickly access it and turn off applications I don't want to use. Having a default Windows security feature makes it easy to engage."

    What is most valuable?

    Windows 10 makes it easy to access the taskbar section and browser tabs. Additionally, I can easily access and use applications. I find the task manager valuable, as I can quickly access it and turn off applications I don't want to use. Having a default Windows security feature makes it easy to engage.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution could have AI-driven functionality and voice integration features.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is fair and takes 30-45 minutes, depending on the PC involved.

    What other advice do I have?

    Every few days, a new Windows update is released. It contains errors. It's often sold out, so it's hard to get. It practically sells itself. It's the go-to for PCs, and it's stable. It's worth a couple of hundred dollars for users.

    Windows 10 includes features that allow it to run with various types of products and envision their capacity, so be sure to save it.

    Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    Manish Ayani - PeerSpot reviewer
    Cyber Security Specialist at Nueva Solutions
    Real User
    Top 5
    Easy-to-use solution with a good user interface
    Pros and Cons
    • "Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface."
    • "I would like to get less frequent updates from Windows 10."

    What is our primary use case?

    Windows 10 can be used for admin tasks, developing, gaming, etc.

    What is most valuable?

    Windows 10's operating system is quite popular. Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface.

    What needs improvement?

    I would like to get less frequent updates from Windows 10.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for 18 to 20 years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten for stability.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Windows 10 is a scalable solution. Approximately 50 to 60 users are using the software in our company.

    How was the initial setup?

    Windows 10 has an easy setup.

    What about the implementation team?

    The deployment of Windows 10 takes about 20 minutes. The solution can be deployed on the cloud and on-prem as well. One or two people are required for the maintenance of the solution.

    What was our ROI?

    We have seen a return on investment with Windows 10.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    Gabriele-Pizzigati - PeerSpot reviewer
    Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT
    Reseller
    Top 20
    Stable, easy to install, but the licensing model should be easier
    Pros and Cons
    • "The overall performance is good."
    • "I would like to see an easier licensing system."

    What is our primary use case?

    Windows 10 is our client's operating system.

    We have a large number of customers who use Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows Server. We also use 2019 and, on occasion, 2016.

    We are resellers. 

    Windows 10 is the operating system that is used for everything. It serves as our Active Directory server, as well as our file server and database server.

    What is most valuable?

    The overall performance is good.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We use a new operating system as soon as it is released.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Windows 10 is a stable operating system.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability is good.

    Windows 10 is used by five people in our company.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We use and virtualize every operating system.

    We are skilled in and use Linux, Microsoft Windows, and also Unix.

    How was the initial setup?

    Windows 10 is easy to install.

    What about the implementation team?

    This solution was installed entirely by us.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    I would like to see an easier licensing system.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others.

    We are satisfied with this operating system.

    I would rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1523223 - PeerSpot reviewer
    IT at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
    Real User
    A stable solution that allows for effective management and boasts a built-in antivirus firewall
    Pros and Cons
    • "Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately."
    • "I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter."

    What is our primary use case?

    I can't really speak of a use case per say. Anything on a computer requires an operating system to run it and this is where Windows 10 comes in. 

    What is most valuable?

    First off, I would count stability as a valuable feature. Then, I would mention Microsoft's effective management.

    Moreover, Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately. Although we have an antivirus enterprise, the Windows 10 antivirus and anti-spam features can be relied on in their own right. 

    Take me, for example. I don't have an antivirus solution on my personal computer at home, but rely on the feature that comes with Windows 10. I have had no issues with the security. At work we make use of Symantec as our official antivirus solution and this is to provide the company with extra security measures. 

    So, out of the box, you can get a stable, efficient and secure solution in Windows 10. 

    What needs improvement?

    I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter. We are currently in the process of reviewing the OS and it seems we can get away with using it without the need to pay a license fee. We are talking about a UNIX server OS that is very light and can be installed on any device, even a tension one, such as a PC. If this can be used to run things effectively then it means that the OS is really good. We're going to test it in the areas of security, functionality and adaptability to the environment. I need to be integrated to an active directory. 

    So these are some of the models and key features that we're going to test to see if we can install them in our environments, get them working with our active directory, and examine if our solution, our applications, are compatible with them. If the OS can perform these key functions then perhaps we can consider getting laptops and computers that do not require OS or that come with three BSD, for example, which would allow us to do installation. 

    I don't know if I would recommend Windows 10. The resource consumption can stand improvement. Much memory is used up and this quickly leads to the CPU running out. 

    The operating system should be optimized to a point where it manages RAM and re-computes computer resources much more effectively. When an application is running on Windows 10 it has a tendency to consume the entire RAM. Once optimized, very weak machines would be able to effectively run Windows 10. If, for example, one were running a graphics intensive application on Windows 10, the entire memory would tend to be consumed, the application would drag and the RAM would be insufficient to run it. A terminal check would demonstrate that even the functionality of Windows 10 would be excessively consuming the resources of the system. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I cannot say for certain for how long I have been using Windows 10, although I do know that it has been a long time, perhaps since 2016. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable. 

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I'm satisfied with the solution's technical support.

    How was the initial setup?

    The solution is pretty straightforward and easy to install. 

    Deployment does not take more than 15 minutes, give or take. 90 percent of the systems we purchase come with Windows 10 pre-installed. The process is pretty easy. One just need follow the prompts and put in his region, time, zone and preferred language. The next step is to join the domain, at which point the user is built and work can commence. 

    What about the implementation team?

    While installation can be done independently, it would really be up to the IT department to get this done. 

    What other advice do I have?

    There is currently no integration of which to speak concerning Windows 10. It is a workstation ware.

    The solution is also deployed on-premises. It basically serves as a workstation OS. This is the OS I want, one for use as a normal office work tool. 

    I use the solution on my personal PC and also in my organization for its purposes of laptop billing.

    Everybody's PC runs on Windows 10. We are talking about more than 500 users. 

    I would definitely recommend the solution to others. It is about the best OS obtainable at present.

    As Windows 10 consumes a lot of resources I will rate it as an eight out of ten. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    System Administrator at Finlays
    Real User
    Straightforward to install, easy to integrate and scales well
    Pros and Cons
    • "When it's new it's very fast."
    • "After some time it becomes slower. The performance seems to be affected after a while."

    What is our primary use case?

    It's very useful. It acts like a terminal for all these things that you do in the office. You can access your shared files. You can do Office 365. You can use it as a client for so many applications. It is an operating system that is used for our company to interact with their cloud base from the on-premise system.

    What is most valuable?

    The installation is straightforward and the deployment is very fast.

    The licensing is okay. 

    When it's new it's very fast.

    The solution is very scalable. 

    The stability is very good.

    The product is very user friendly, and it can integrate with so many other applications

    What needs improvement?

    After some time it becomes slower. The performance seems to be affected after a while.

    While they might already have this, I find that Windows has many workspaces and people just end up using one and ignoring the others. A person ends up opening so many windows and then just looking at one screen. It makes them ignore the others. They need to rework it so that this is less likely to happen. It needs to be a bit more user-friendly. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've used the solution for some time - likely since it was introduced. It's been a while.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability is good in that there are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash

    However, the performance seems to get worse with time. It becomes slower and there is a need to refresh.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability of the solution is very good. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so.

    We have about 90 users in our organization.

    The usage is based on the number of users, and currently, we have no plan to increase our staff. However, f there's a new user, then we just buy a new license.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    Microsoft technical support is very complicated. We've never actually gone through Microsoft to solve problems. We almost always use the internet. You go to a site, and you look at someone who had a similar problem. I don't actually contact Microsoft on many issues. Therefore, I can't speak to their knowledgeability or responsiveness.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation isn't overly difficult or complex. It's pretty straightforward if you understand the underlying concepts.

    They have simplified it. It is very easy compared with when we are doing Windows. 

    The installation itself is very, very quick. It takes ten minutes or so.

    Currently, I handle the deployment and maintenance myself.

    What about the implementation team?

    I handled the installation myself. I did not require the assistance of any integrators or consultants. I've been doing it a while, and therefore I'm comfortable with the process.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The licensing is okay. We normally buy the Pro version, the Business version. We find all features are already incorporated.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I did not evaluate other options before choosing Windows 10.

    We normally just use Windows. We only use other operating systems if we are running a system that requires us to use that operating system. 

    What other advice do I have?

    We are using the latest version of the solution. We strive to have the latest updates.

    I use the solution myself and within our organization.

    I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.

    I'd recommend the solution to other organizations. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    OusaidAbaz - PeerSpot reviewer
    Security Network Architect at Inmac
    Real User
    Top 5Leaderboard
    Recommended for beginners but needs more information for hard drives
    Pros and Cons
    • "I recommend Windows 10 for beginners."
    • "Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could make solutions for a company, I'd migrate many things to other operating systems like Linux, Cisco, or other alternatives. Most of our company now opts for Windows because 99 percent of users can use it. But I prefer to use Linux for support, engineering, or design teams - the technical teams."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the solution as an operating system. 

    What needs improvement?

    Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could make solutions for a company, I'd migrate many things to other operating systems like Linux, Cisco, or other alternatives. Most of our company now opts for Windows because 99 percent of users can use it. But I prefer to use Linux for support, engineering, or design teams - the technical teams.

    The tool needs to offer more information on hard drives. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been working with the product for four to five years. 

    How are customer service and support?

    I haven't contacted technical support yet. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend Windows 10 for beginners. But when an engineer or technician grows higher, I recommend migrating to Linux. It's very useful and very stable. As for rating Windows 10 on a scale of one to ten, I would rate it a seven.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    reviewer1651011 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Software Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Top 5Leaderboard
    A user-friendly tool that offers an exceptional level of stability
    Pros and Cons
    • "The product's initial setup phase is a ten out of ten, where ten means that it needs an easy setup process."
    • "In Microsoft Windows 10, screen sharing is an area of concern where improvements are needed, as such an option is not user-friendly."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use the solution in my company since, in our day-to-day life, we need Windows OS to operate and open different types of applications, like Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, and Outlook.

    How has it helped my organization?

    From a benefit perspective, I rate the Windows OS a ten out of ten.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature of the product is that it is a user-friendly tool with all the basic features, especially compared to other operating systems.

    What needs improvement?

    Remote access should be improved in the product. In Microsoft Windows 10, screen sharing is an area of concern where improvements are needed, as such an option is not user-friendly. If I want to connect another user to my laptop or computer, it should be easy to connect.

    Microsoft must automate the part involving patch updates for Windows 10.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

    More than 100 users in my company use the product.

    There are no plans to increase the use of the solution in the future.

    How are customer service and support?

    I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    The product's initial setup phase is a ten out of ten, where ten means that it needs an easy setup process.

    I rate the product's deployment phase a seven out of ten, where one is easy to process, and ten is difficult to process. Every time when our company receives patch updates, the management needs to update it manually.

    The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    Windows 10 is a cheaply priced product.

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend the solution to those who plan to use it as it is a user-friendly product that anyone can use.

    I rate the overall product a ten out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Kaveesha Liyanage - PeerSpot reviewer
    Student at University of Huddersfield
    Real User
    Top 5
    An affordable solution, but UI features need improvement
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution's price is affordable."
    • "The solution's UI could be better."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the solution to run a few applications.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution's UI could be better.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the solution since 2022.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate the solution's stability a six out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I rate the solution's scalability a five out of ten.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have used Windows 8 before.

    How was the initial setup?

    The solution's initial setup process works fine. It takes five minutes to complete.

    What about the implementation team?

    We implemented the solution in-house.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The solution's price is affordable. We purchase its yearly license.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate the solution a six out of ten.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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