Many of us know that Microsoft is working on Windows 8.1 (codenamed Windows Blue) which is an update for Windows 8
and Windows RT. Windows 8.1 will try to fix issues and annoyances which
many Windows 8 users are facing such as missing Start button, annoying
hot corners, inability to customize Metro stuff, etc.
Windows 8 is considered as a 2-in-1 OS which was made for Desktops as well as touch-enabled devices such as Tablets. Windows 8 seems one of the best OS for Tablets but it failed to attract and satisfy Desktop and Laptop users. The new touch-oriented features such as Start Screen, hot corners, Metro apps, etc don't seem to work perfectly on computers.
Also the removal of Start button and a few other classic components disappointed many Windows users and new users found it difficult to operate Windows 8 computers.
But since when Microsoft started posting about Windows 8.1 features, it seems that Windows 8.1 will help Microsoft in making Windows 8 a perfect OS for both Desktops as well as Tablets.
Now it seems that Microsoft is listening to users feedback and they are fixing Windows 8 issues in Windows 8.1 to make all Windows users happy.
In this article, we are going to list all new and exclusive features which Microsoft is going to put in Windows 8.1. It'll help you in understanding the difference between Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 and you'll be able to know about all new stuff present in Windows 8.1.
So without wasting time lets share the complete features list of Microsoft's upcoming OS Windows 8.1:
NOTE: We are trying our best to list all known features present in Windows 8.1. We'll update this article whenever a new feature found in Windows 8.1 so keep checking this topic regularly.
1. Windows 8.1 will come with good old Start button in Taskbar. It'll launch Start Screen upon clicking. Currently Windows 8 users need to use 3rd party software to get Start button and Start Menu back.
2. Windows 8.1 will allow users to direct boot into Desktop. Users will be able to select whether they want to go to Start Screen or Desktop after login. Windows 8 users need to use extra software for such essential functionality .
3. Windows 8.1 will allow users to set All Apps view as default on Start Screen. Once you enable this option, Windows 8.1 will always show App view instead of Start Screen homepage as soon as you launch Start Screen using WIN key or other methods.
4. Windows 8.1 will allow users to disable hot corners such as Charms Bar and recent app switch list. These hot corners stuff appear when you move your mouse cursor to top-left or top-right corners of screen. Windows 8 users can use 3rd party software to disable hot corners
5. Windows 8.1 will allow users to set current Desktop wallpaper as Start Screen background image. There will be many new Start Screen background images available to choose. Also users will be able to choose moving (similar to animated) background for the Start Screen.
6. Windows 8.1 will come with new tile sizes on Start Screen. Users can select from 2 new tile sizes: Large and Small.
7. Windows 8.1 will allow users to bulk organize tiles on Start Screen such as selecting more than one tile and resizing, moving or uninstalling them in one step.
8. Windows 8.1 will come with many new touch screen gestures such as swiping from bottom on Start Screen to access All Apps view page, slide to shutdown, etc.
9. Windows 8.1 will allow users to set multiple images slide show on Lock Screen.
10. Windows 8.1 will come with refreshing and redesigned Store.
11. Windows 8.1 will come with new Metro apps such as Alarm, Calculator, Sound Recorder, etc.
12. Windows 8.1 will come with new updated versions of existing Windows 8 apps.
13. Windows 8.1 will come with improved Snap functionality. Users will be able to resize apps to any desired size. Windows 8.1 will also allow snap functionality on screen resolutions lower than 1366x768.
14. Windows 8.1 will come with a complete PC Settings app (aka Metro Control Panel). Users will be able to access almost all classic Control Panel options from new PC Settings page.
15. Windows 8.1 will come with new Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) web browser.
16. Windows 8.1 will come with new SkyDrive app to manage your SkyDrive account.
17. Windows 8.1 will come with improved Search functionality and users will have access to Search feature almost from everywhere.
18. Windows 8.1 will come with Broadband Tethering feature which will allow users to turn their PC into Wi-Fi hotspot so that they can share the Internet connection with other devices. Windows 8 or previous Windows version users can use 3rd party apps such as Wi-Host to enable such feature in Windows.
19. Windows 8.1 will come with support for fingerprint authentication for enhanced security. It'll also allow users to use their thumb impression to lock folders or the whole Windows 8.1 PC.
20. Windows Defender in Windows 8.1 will include network behavior monitoring feature which will help computers in detecting and stopping execution of known and unknown malware.
That's all for now. If you know about a feature present in Windows 8.1 which was not covered in this topic, feel free to share it in your comment and we'll add it to the above list.
Windows 8 is considered as a 2-in-1 OS which was made for Desktops as well as touch-enabled devices such as Tablets. Windows 8 seems one of the best OS for Tablets but it failed to attract and satisfy Desktop and Laptop users. The new touch-oriented features such as Start Screen, hot corners, Metro apps, etc don't seem to work perfectly on computers.
Also the removal of Start button and a few other classic components disappointed many Windows users and new users found it difficult to operate Windows 8 computers.
But since when Microsoft started posting about Windows 8.1 features, it seems that Windows 8.1 will help Microsoft in making Windows 8 a perfect OS for both Desktops as well as Tablets.
Now it seems that Microsoft is listening to users feedback and they are fixing Windows 8 issues in Windows 8.1 to make all Windows users happy.
In this article, we are going to list all new and exclusive features which Microsoft is going to put in Windows 8.1. It'll help you in understanding the difference between Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 and you'll be able to know about all new stuff present in Windows 8.1.
So without wasting time lets share the complete features list of Microsoft's upcoming OS Windows 8.1:
NOTE: We are trying our best to list all known features present in Windows 8.1. We'll update this article whenever a new feature found in Windows 8.1 so keep checking this topic regularly.
1. Windows 8.1 will come with good old Start button in Taskbar. It'll launch Start Screen upon clicking. Currently Windows 8 users need to use 3rd party software to get Start button and Start Menu back.
2. Windows 8.1 will allow users to direct boot into Desktop. Users will be able to select whether they want to go to Start Screen or Desktop after login. Windows 8 users need to use extra software for such essential functionality .
3. Windows 8.1 will allow users to set All Apps view as default on Start Screen. Once you enable this option, Windows 8.1 will always show App view instead of Start Screen homepage as soon as you launch Start Screen using WIN key or other methods.
4. Windows 8.1 will allow users to disable hot corners such as Charms Bar and recent app switch list. These hot corners stuff appear when you move your mouse cursor to top-left or top-right corners of screen. Windows 8 users can use 3rd party software to disable hot corners
5. Windows 8.1 will allow users to set current Desktop wallpaper as Start Screen background image. There will be many new Start Screen background images available to choose. Also users will be able to choose moving (similar to animated) background for the Start Screen.
6. Windows 8.1 will come with new tile sizes on Start Screen. Users can select from 2 new tile sizes: Large and Small.
7. Windows 8.1 will allow users to bulk organize tiles on Start Screen such as selecting more than one tile and resizing, moving or uninstalling them in one step.
8. Windows 8.1 will come with many new touch screen gestures such as swiping from bottom on Start Screen to access All Apps view page, slide to shutdown, etc.
9. Windows 8.1 will allow users to set multiple images slide show on Lock Screen.
10. Windows 8.1 will come with refreshing and redesigned Store.
11. Windows 8.1 will come with new Metro apps such as Alarm, Calculator, Sound Recorder, etc.
12. Windows 8.1 will come with new updated versions of existing Windows 8 apps.
13. Windows 8.1 will come with improved Snap functionality. Users will be able to resize apps to any desired size. Windows 8.1 will also allow snap functionality on screen resolutions lower than 1366x768.
14. Windows 8.1 will come with a complete PC Settings app (aka Metro Control Panel). Users will be able to access almost all classic Control Panel options from new PC Settings page.
15. Windows 8.1 will come with new Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) web browser.
16. Windows 8.1 will come with new SkyDrive app to manage your SkyDrive account.
17. Windows 8.1 will come with improved Search functionality and users will have access to Search feature almost from everywhere.
18. Windows 8.1 will come with Broadband Tethering feature which will allow users to turn their PC into Wi-Fi hotspot so that they can share the Internet connection with other devices. Windows 8 or previous Windows version users can use 3rd party apps such as Wi-Host to enable such feature in Windows.
19. Windows 8.1 will come with support for fingerprint authentication for enhanced security. It'll also allow users to use their thumb impression to lock folders or the whole Windows 8.1 PC.
20. Windows Defender in Windows 8.1 will include network behavior monitoring feature which will help computers in detecting and stopping execution of known and unknown malware.
That's all for now. If you know about a feature present in Windows 8.1 which was not covered in this topic, feel free to share it in your comment and we'll add it to the above list.
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