8 worst Windows 8 annoyances; how to fix them[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:03:14 GMT ]All new operating systems have a learning curve, but due to its unique blend of new and old interfaces, Windows 8′s is particularly steep. Whether it’s a menu system that forces you change screens to launch an app or a pair of dueling control panels that each contain different settings, you often have to work harder to perform the same tasks as in Windows 7.