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Microsoft on Thursday released Windows 8.1, an update significantly improves its avant -garde , but the PC operating system faulty.Windows 8.1
On paper , the list of changes made by Microsoft Windows 8.1 does not seem very important. No tile applications are not parties. Windows 8.1Yes , the start button is back, but not exactly as you remember.
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But it is not until you start using the latest version of Windows that you can enjoy the great benefits of small changes .Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1Start Button: The Home button returns to its rightful place in the taskbar office is a perfect example .
The main function of the Start button in Windows 8.1 is actually to call the screen ( the number of tiles of applications that Microsoft ( MSFT , Fortune 500 ) calls " modern user interface " , which was introduced in Windows 8 )Windows 8.1 - not the maze of nested menus that used to hide. But when you're on your desktop and click the Start button , not going to completely take away from the office . Instead, a version semi - transparent Windows 8.1modern user interface will float above the desktop , allowing you to select an application.
This feature also allows you to control how to organize the home screen . You can quickly fix a set of icons for your desktop applications on the user interface and label them as such modern .
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Windows 8 Start button goodbyeWindows 8.1
In other words, the new Start button brings all the functionality of the Start button in Windows 7, but with the look of modern Windows 8.1.Windows 8.1
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Instant view : The biggest change in Windows 8.1 is the expansion of view characteristic "snap " that allows multiple applications on the screen at the same time.Windows 8.1
From Windows 8.1 allows you to run up to eight applications side by side - against only two in Windows 8. Windows 8.1(This is provided you have two 2560x1600 resolution displays . In a small, as the surface may have two . )
Unlike Windows 8, which is held the second application of attachment as more limited in a small strip of screen widget , Windows 8.1 allows users to decide how much space each application takes place on screen - half ? third ? quarter ? Your call !Windows 8.1
For Windows 8.1 users feel less trapped in one application automatically launches to engage in certain situations. For example , if you read an email and click a link , you can not leave the email application and go to browser. Instead, the screen itself automatically divided into two ( if not already ) and Internet Explorer will appear next to your application. You can also change the windows and drag and drop files between them as easily as you would with two windows in the desktop mode Windows 8.1.
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Application Upgrades : Microsoft has put much effort into further integrate their own services through Windows 8.1.
For example , if you are looking for a musician with Bing Search App , links and buttons to play songs and albums from this artist will be included in the results.Windows 8.1
When you receive a Skype call the computer is locked , you will be able to answer the call without having to unlock the computer.Windows 8.1
And most importantly , the service SkyDrive cloud storage will be more dense than Windows 8.1. SkyDrive will not only make the cloud files native look and feel in Windows , but also sync all windows and application settings on the fly , so you do not have Windows 8.1 to reconfigure every device you use .
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Even the smallest things : It's not just big ideas conceptual adjustments that make Windows 8.1 promising. Microsoft has paid attention to the little details and techniques.
When you have more than one monitor , for example , Windows 8.1 will ensure that you can set independently for each level so that the text , icons and other visuals are perfectly size and proportions in each screen. (This is a major problem when using the Pro surface with an Windows 8.1external monitor) .
Another small patch that goes a long way is the way it is cleaned up the process of organizing the start screen. Being able to identify groups of tiles screen gives an extra sense of order. Instead of fixing all applications welcome screen you just installed , Windows 8.1 now includes new applications to a long list of applications in the bottom menu. This helps to reduce the chaos of the home screen , which makes about applications that are important to the user.Windows 8.1
And has the ability to move entire groups of tiles at a time - as opposed to one by one - eliminates a tedious process to customize the home screen.Windows 8.1
No back to the drawing board : Before Microsoft first cover removed Windows 8.1 in May , it was reported that the negative feedback and weak sales of Windows 8 have forced the company to rethink its strategy and largely abandon their new Windows futuristic design . This could not be further from the truth .
With Windows 8.1, Microsoft pushes us deeper into its modern interface. Many new windows adjustments exist to make modern more appealing than the main calculation interface .Windows 8.1
Running Microsoft PC / tablet hybrid concept operating system is still not perfect , but his patience to fulfill its vision is commendable. In addressing some of Windows 8 is the most problematic aspects with subtle iterative improvements , Microsoft is slowly moving its user base this radical new way of computing.
This not only Windows 8.1 , a level promising update, but you can go a long way toward validating a low-risk strategy of Microsoft Windows 8.1