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What’s New in Windows 8.1
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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What new features to expect from Windows 8.1 if I install it?
We all thought thatMicrosoftwas going to name the first update toWindows 8 “Blue”, but apparently things are different. The first official update has been dubbed simple,Windows 8.1, and the announcement has been made today. It might seem like a small update to some, but once you’ll get a closer look at the thingsMicrosoftwill change, you’ll realize this is actually going to have a big impact and will, perhaps, make consumers give Window 8 the love it deserves.
Announcedon Windows’ corporate blog, the Windows 8.1 update comes to solve frustrations amongst users and to make things right.Microsofthas announced that this is only a preview, but a working link has yet to be provided. Without further ado, let’s have a close look at all the things thatMicrosoftplans to change in Windows 8 with the 8.1 update.
Windows 8.1 – What is new in this version?
Just as expected, Windows 8 remains touch oriented, as it was thought from the very beginning. Probably the most talked about feature will be the Start button, which has been so missed by consumers all over the world.Windows 8.1has also brought significant changes to its Search, Multitasking and Lockscreen features. To make it much easier for readers, we’re going to group the most important changes according to the Windows team and briefly describe them.
Personalization & User Interface in Windows 8.1
Search in Windows 8.1
Apps, Windows Store, SkyDrive & Internet Explorer in Windows 8.1
PC Settings + Other Improvements in Windows 8.1
Windows 10: what’s new?
For those of you who want to go further and upgrade to Windows 10, here are some of new great features that Windows 10 1803 have:
There are other interesting features that Windows 10 1803 have. We suggest you to check all of them on Microsoft’s official website. If you simply want to install Windows 10 on your machine – feel free to check our site whenever you have a problem or an error. We monitor all these issues daily and creating fixing guides.
READ ALSO: New Windows 10 preview build shows what’s next for the OS
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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