You can even turn your PC into a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) that has the capability to record any of your favorite TV shows and movies based on schedules.Īdditionally, all of your media files are accessible in one place so it’s a lot easier to find the ones that you want to watch or listen. You can listen to music, view slideshows, and watch live TV. Windows Media Center allows you to fully enjoy digital entertainment in one centralized location. The list-based approach that is implemented in Windows 7 to pinning applications makes the Start Menu less cluttered than that of Windows 10. Still, there are many users prefer the simplicity of Start Menu that exists in Windows 7. In Windows 10, the Start Menu is combined with the tiles to maintain the familiarity while introducing the new design element.
The critics were so harsh that Microsoft finally gave in and put it back just like the way it should be. When Microsoft decided to get rid of the standardized Start Menu in Windows 8 and totally replaced it with the tiles, there was an outrage.