There is no doubt that Windows 8 is completely optimized for touch based devices. However, Microsoft did not forget about the majority of users who will be using PCs or notebooks with no touch features. It is like going back to school. Earlier, with Windows 95, came the Start menu and people had to learn about it before they could upgrade from 3.1 to 95.
With Windows 8, things are going to change again. Does this mean mouse users will have a tough time with Windows 8? The answer is yes… and no. It will always be easy navigating Windows 8 using the mouse. You will have to learn a few new tricks. But once you learn it, the mouse is as good as a touch screen.
We have already covered several posts on
learning Windows 8. In this article, we will talk about how to use mouse in Windows 8. We will cover the most basic functions and how to invoke them using mouse in Windows 8. Once you get a feel of it, Windows 8 is good with mouse based navigation too.