I just mentioned Flipboard and Edge to describe the big square where a number of things are like "news," "photos," etc. The square is a popup from the start menu in Windows 10. However, the place to select photos for sending to a flash drive or other media is Pictures under My PC. Once selected, right click and a menu will pop up with the "send to" option. That's all they needed to tell me. I didn't need any work done on my computer. Actually, if I did, the folks at BitDefender would do it for me for free. I've been very happy with BitDefender since I switched from McAfee. I've had no computer glitches since I made the switch. No freezes....nothing.

I had the occasion to contact MS support three weeks ago. I lost the right click context menu on Start (Win 10). I attempted all sorts of fixes, but was not able to resolve the issue. An MS Support technician worked for about 1.5 hours on my issue but she was not able to resolve it. She then indicated it had to be sent to the next level and it would cost $100. I said OK - it was worth the cost to me. They worked for 1.5 hours and could not resolve it and said Win 10 would have to be reinstalled. I did not want to do that so I was immediately refunded the $100 charge. MS support was terrific.

Eventually, I solved the issue myself by recovering a backup file via Acronis. I knew I was able to do that before contacting MS Support, but was trying to circumvent that solution.

I feel most of the "bad mouthing of MS" is out of anger and frustration with technology. However, I think it is misplaced anger. Most issues have not been caused by Microsoft. Computers are not intuitive. There is a very steep learning curve!! (yes with Apple too). Instead of embarking on a mission to learn about the technology of computers, many users are looking for shortcuts and instant learning. In my opinion, that route will eventually fail. I'm not attempting to criticize. I empathize with their frustrations, but I do grow weary of the assigning blame to Microsoft. (or Canon, Nikon, Samsung, Adobe ...) The frustrated users might first look at themselves. It is not easy to take responsibility for "my part" in causing failure. It is always simpler to look at "the other guy". However, it may not always be an honest evaluation.

SteveR: This is not aimed at you or at any other UHHer. It is my editorial comment. I hope I have not offended anyone.

Mark

Well when you put Windoze on a Mac it acts like a PC and these types of things happen. I don't think it's fair to call it a scam, because they fixed the issue and also you have expected issues when you loaded Win10. This site alone has been full of reports of Win10 issues. Not that it is bad just that there are always issues with new OS releases and this is no exception. I suggest that if you want to run Windows that badly, then sell the Mac and buy a PC , you will be happier and money ahead for some good camera bling.

I'm just saying If you really want the "Mac experience" then let the Mac be the Mac, run OS X, not Windows X, let go of that L brain PC mentality and open your mind to another way of doing things.