Windows 8/8.1 has additional security against viruses and malware compared with Windows 7 and for this reason alone I would suggest the update to 8.1
It use it in a Parallels VM but it takes little time to become adjusted to using 8.1
It use it in a Parallels VM but it takes little time to become adjusted to using 8.1
That is a non-reason, reason. MSE is 100% free and the same damn thing. The phishing filters and other BS is part of IE, which is also present in Windows 7, not Windows 8 specific. The ASLR, et al are in both versions.
There is really nothing tangible which compels an informed PC user to 'upgrade' to Windows 8 from Windows 7.
There are loads of things! What a silly thing to say. Try reading any article about Windows 8 which doesn't focus on the metro aspect
The ONLY thing I wish 7 could steal from 8 is the task manager...