Windows 8.1 Update 1 arrives-Win XP support ends
allexclusive 2014/04/09 08:30
allexclusive 2014/04/09 08:30
Windows 8.1 Update 1
If you’re already running Windows 8 or later, Microsoft’s latest update is headed your way as a free update.
Windows 8.1 Update
Key changes include:
If you’re using a mouse, Windows will detect it and attach a toolbar to the top of Modern (Windows Store) apps. You can minimize apps from the toolbar or close apps by hitting the X button.
There are power options (including shutdown and restart) in the upper right corner of the Start Screen so you don’t have to swipe from the edge or move your mouse to a corner of the screen.
There are new ways to organize the Start Screen, and right-clicking on a Live Tile brings up a context menu.
Overall the update is designed to make Windows 8.1 easier to use with a mouse and keyboard. While Windows 8 was designed to run on both traditional PCs and tablets, some folks felt the emphasis on touchscreen gestures was a bit heavy-handed, and Windows 8.1 Update feels a bit more like a dual-mode operating system.
If you’re already running Windows 8 or later, Microsoft’s latest update is headed your way as a free update.
Windows 8.1 Update
Key changes include:
If you’re using a mouse, Windows will detect it and attach a toolbar to the top of Modern (Windows Store) apps. You can minimize apps from the toolbar or close apps by hitting the X button.
There are power options (including shutdown and restart) in the upper right corner of the Start Screen so you don’t have to swipe from the edge or move your mouse to a corner of the screen.
There are new ways to organize the Start Screen, and right-clicking on a Live Tile brings up a context menu.
Overall the update is designed to make Windows 8.1 easier to use with a mouse and keyboard. While Windows 8 was designed to run on both traditional PCs and tablets, some folks felt the emphasis on touchscreen gestures was a bit heavy-handed, and Windows 8.1 Update feels a bit more like a dual-mode operating system.
allexclusive 2014/04/09 08:35
How Do I Get it:
Unlike the Windows 8.1 update, Microsoft will be pushing out this update via Windows Update on April 8th which means that it will get applied to your machine automatically.Seeing as most of the updates are convenience features too, it makes sense to use Windows update to make sure that all users have the features installed on their machines.
N.B. - I AM INSTALLING THIS WHILE WRITING
How Do I Get it:
Unlike the Windows 8.1 update, Microsoft will be pushing out this update via Windows Update on April 8th which means that it will get applied to your machine automatically.Seeing as most of the updates are convenience features too, it makes sense to use Windows update to make sure that all users have the features installed on their machines.
N.B. - I AM INSTALLING THIS WHILE WRITING
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