You're a lot more computer savvy than most of us, Nigel. Maybe I'll buy a cheap laptop and experiment. For my first Windows 8 experience, I helped a friend (computer novice) move from XP to Windows 8 and couldn't get several programs to work properly. Also had to switch her email from Outlook Express to web mail. I decided I didn't want to do all of that for myself. There is no doubt that there was some confusion involved, and maybe I didn't give it enough time . . .