Keep going Vic. I'm a new convert myself to Windows 8 and then Windows 8.1 with a new PC.
It was a bit of a nightmare to begin with, as the transformation from the old system is such a shock...but we get there in the end. I think Peter is right, the new system is designed to be multi-purpose across all devices but on a PC its hardwork...at least to begin with.
Watch out for that old head..
