The best way to assuage fears that a new technology is too complicated? Get a toddler to use it!
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This week, the Associated Press reported that consumers were “baffled” by the preview. In response, a Windows fan demonstrated how his three-year-old son could confidently navigate through major applications, the online store, and so on. It proves a point but is also adorable — check out the full video below!
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This is evidence that the design changes to the OS are far from insurmountable. Like all new tech, it simply takes some getting used to.
Got questions about what to expect? Here are the top eight things you need to know about Windows 8.
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