For many PC users, Windows 8 is the second Vista, not an excellent operating system. In fact, Windows 8 is just too avant-garde and does not consider the feelings of old users. Therefore, Microsoft introduced a free Window 8.1 update, in addition to enhanced features, using a more gentle form, allowing users to choose to improve the previous poor reputation. The following are new features of 8.1 Windows 8.1. It is recommended that all Windows 8 users download and install.
1. Boot to the desktop
If your computer doesn't have a touch screen function and you hate the colorful tile interface, then every boot is a torture. In Windows 8.1, you can change the startup mode in the properties options of the desktop taskbar, and can directly boot to the traditional desktop like Windows, which is more in line with the old user's usage habits.
2. Better search function
Although the Windows 8 system claims to support global search, you must add some prefixes, such as “application XX”,“fileXX”, it feels very unwise . Windows 8.1 improves on this situation, not only intelligently searching all types of files, but if you try to search for a star, his resume, pictures, songs or film and TV works, as well as recent news, will be presented in a comprehensive Bing search page. , the availability is strong.
3. IE11 Browser
Maybe, except for the mom-level crowd, no one will use the old and slow IE browser. However, Windows 8.1 built-in IE11 browser is still more suitable for touch screen devices, and the function has also been enhanced, support for opening more than 10 tags at the same time, the loading speed has also improved.
4. Better on-screen display function
In Windows 8.1, you can display two applications on the same screen without compulsive symptoms, and you can arrange multiple display interfaces at will. Increase the efficiency of use.
5. Personalization Features
In Windows 8.1, you can not only change the size and arrangement of tiles more freely, but also set colors for tiles, and customize the background, at least let the Modern UI see Going up is not that boring.
6. Faster boot speed
One of the most practical improvements, upgrading Windows 8.1, you will find that the boot speed is greatly improved, even if your computer is not Haswell top-level configuration.
7. Better setting interface
The setting interface of Windows 8.1 also has some improvements, which eliminates the complicated design and presents it in a more intuitive classification, so that you can quickly set up the computer.
8. Improved Windows Store
The new Windows Store not only loads fast, but also changes the arrangement, highlights popular big-name apps, and makes navigation easier.
8.1. The start button is back
The reason why the return button is only counted as "0.1" is because it is not the start menu in Windows 7, it can be used for quick navigation. It's just going back to the start screen and it looks like a "sweet trap".