Microsoft today announced details about Windows 8.1, the expected update to its controversial Windows 8 OS.
1. Lock screen slide shows
In Windows 8.1 users can turn their Lock screen into a slideshow of photos that they’ve taken straight from their device or from SkyDrive. Or users can take photos right from the Lock screen with the built-in camera.
2. More Start screen options
In Windows 8 you could choose your colors and backgrounds for the Start screen, but now the options have multiplied. Plus, Windows 8.1 adds more tile sizes,so each user can customize his Start screen exactly how he wants.
3. Bing-powered global search
Users can activate the Search charm to find something through Bing, then the results will display everything from apps to Web results to actions you can take, like playing a song or opening a file.
4. Better Snap Views, Built-in Apps
Apparently every built-in Windows8 app will have some sort of improvement in Windows 8.1. Forexample, the Photo app add will add some editing features, while the Music app helps you pick and play music.
5. More comprehensive Windows Store
The Windows Store on Windows 8.1 will emulate Google Play and Apple’s App Store, with lists of topfree apps, new apps and top picks right on its homepage, so you don’t have to dig.
6. SkyDrive saving.
Files will be saved directly to SkyDrive, and you can access themeven when you’re offline. Plus, if you log into your device using your Outlook.comaccount, all your settings and apps will sync.
7. Internet Explorer 11
The only browser built for touch, Internet Explorer 11 takes advantage of Windows 8′s key features and offers better touch performance, faster page load times and several other features, such as the ability to adjust the appearance of the modern IE11 to consistently display the addressbar and have as many open tabs as you want.
8. Improved mouse/keyboard options.
For those who haven’t transitioned to touch, Windows 8.1 adds some improvements for those using a traditional keyboard and mouse. Whenever you move your mouse to the bottom left, a Windows tip appears. Plus, you can opt to automatically boot into alternate screens.
1. Lock screen slide shows
In Windows 8.1 users can turn their Lock screen into a slideshow of photos that they’ve taken straight from their device or from SkyDrive. Or users can take photos right from the Lock screen with the built-in camera.
2. More Start screen options
In Windows 8 you could choose your colors and backgrounds for the Start screen, but now the options have multiplied. Plus, Windows 8.1 adds more tile sizes,so each user can customize his Start screen exactly how he wants.
3. Bing-powered global search
Users can activate the Search charm to find something through Bing, then the results will display everything from apps to Web results to actions you can take, like playing a song or opening a file.
4. Better Snap Views, Built-in Apps
Apparently every built-in Windows8 app will have some sort of improvement in Windows 8.1. Forexample, the Photo app add will add some editing features, while the Music app helps you pick and play music.
5. More comprehensive Windows Store
The Windows Store on Windows 8.1 will emulate Google Play and Apple’s App Store, with lists of topfree apps, new apps and top picks right on its homepage, so you don’t have to dig.
6. SkyDrive saving.
Files will be saved directly to SkyDrive, and you can access themeven when you’re offline. Plus, if you log into your device using your Outlook.comaccount, all your settings and apps will sync.
7. Internet Explorer 11
The only browser built for touch, Internet Explorer 11 takes advantage of Windows 8′s key features and offers better touch performance, faster page load times and several other features, such as the ability to adjust the appearance of the modern IE11 to consistently display the addressbar and have as many open tabs as you want.
8. Improved mouse/keyboard options.
For those who haven’t transitioned to touch, Windows 8.1 adds some improvements for those using a traditional keyboard and mouse. Whenever you move your mouse to the bottom left, a Windows tip appears. Plus, you can opt to automatically boot into alternate screens.
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