8.1 of the 13 "killer" features

  

Computer store news: CNN website recently published an article, listed the Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system 13 "killer level" function. The following is the full text of this article. 1. "Start” Menu organization function Why this feature is very popular: In the Windows 8.1 operating system, Microsoft provides users with the ability to transfer the entire set of tiles to new or existing groups, and Its name. In this way, the user has an easy-to-navigate, index-like view that lets you browse through all the applications, so that users don't have to put most of the apps in the “Start” menu, but just need to put them often The application used is placed in it.

how to use this feature: Right-click any tile or long press to activate the menu, click on the desired multiple tiles can be a one-time transfer, then click on the gray box above the group will be able to add a Or modify the name of the collage group.
2. Dual Browser & Snapquo View Snap View
Why this feature is fascinating: The Win8.1 system adds more flexibility to the “Snapshot View” multitasking user interface. Allows users to run up to four apps side by side on any single screen. Microsoft provides users with greater control over how much memory each application consumes. One of the most powerful uses of this new feature is the ability to run two IE browsers side-by-side, making it easy for users to compare the content of two websites.
How to use this feature: Launch IE and open two tabs. Right click on one of the tabs or long press and select “ to open the ” option in a new window.

3. Hands-free mode
why this feature pleasing: Microsoft launched a new Food and Drink (food and beverage) gesture control applications, as well as in Windows 8.1 operating system. In order to avoid touching the display with dirty hands during cooking, the user can turn the page by waving in front of the camera. This feature is not fully prepared yet, but it is already very useful.
How to use this function: Click the “Hands-free mode” button at the bottom of any recipe, and then swing the palm area in front of the webcam to turn pages forward and backward.

4.SkyDrive file browser
why this feature pleasing: If you use Windows 8 operating system on a tablet, then try to use your fingers to use Explorer will only bring more and more Uncomfortable mood. But using the updated SkyDrive app in Windows 8.1 is a way to browse the locally stored files "finger friendly" and then use the ability to cut, copy or open files in another app.
How to use this feature: When the user opens the SkyDrive app, click on the text ""SkyDrive” at the top and select “This PC” from the drop down menu. If you want to open the context options for any file, just swipe your finger up and down quickly. After

5. expansion of universal search function
why this feature pleasing: When you use the search function in Windows 8.1 operating system, no longer need to think carefully select which category to see, just from Pulling results out on files, apps, and the Internet will give you all the results in one list.
How to use this function: Swipe your finger from the right side of the screen, select “Search Charm”, search for the desired content, and you will see the results.

6. independent display proportion
why this feature pleasing: If you now use pixel dense Windows 8 devices (such as Microsoft Surface Pro tablet PCs) and external monitor, one display The view after the optimized size cannot be provided. However, in the Windows 8.1 operating system, the user can adjust the display ratio independently, which means that both displays can display the best results.
How to use this function: Both displays should be automatically optimized, but if not, you can open the control panel function and click on the "Appearance and Personalization" option to click on the "Show" option. “ Make the text smaller or smaller. Make sure that the box that allows me to select a scale level for all displays is not crossed, then use the slider to find “sweet dots for the display.

7. infinite IE browser tabs
why this feature delightful: While opening a new browser is not difficult, but you may have missed as many labels can be opened in IE browser Message. However, the computer processor should hate you.
How to use this function: Open IE, click on the navigation bar, and then click on the icon of the new tab as much as possible.

8. quick access to the camera function
why this feature endearing: When your PC or tablet in the lock screen, lock screen shortcuts using Windows 8.1, you can quickly access the camera application. Although a tablet or a personal computer is not an ideal device for taking pictures, when you need to take pictures in a hurry, and you have only such a device at hand, then it is suitable.
How to use this function: Swipe down from anywhere under the lock screen state.

9. touch keyboard gestures
why this feature pleasing: Windows 8.1 operating system, one of the biggest changes in the screen keyboard is, users simply swipe to open the secondary function of each key, This means that the user can use the number keys without having to slide away from the letter keys.
How to use this function: When the user types, slide any column of QWERTY button up to quickly select the corresponding number.

10. boot directly into the desktop functionality
why this feature pleasing: Some people do not like the new start screen, some people still hate it, refusing to acknowledge the existence of Windows 8. For these people, you can now choose to boot directly into the desktop, and even configure the relevant settings in the start screen, you can sort the desktop application view when you click the "Start” button.
How to use this function: In desktop mode, right click on the taskbar, select “property" option, click “Navigation”tag, and give the box to "Login to the desktop instead of the start screen" Put a tick. If you want to sort the desktop app in the start screen, you can always show the app view when I enter the start screen, and “ the desktop app first listed in the app view when sorting by category. Mark the box.

11. king-size collage
why this feature pleasing: in addition to the small square and rectangular tiles wide, there are two other types of tiles can be used to start the application screen, That is, a small square (which saves screen space) and a large square (which provides more data).
How to use this feature: To make a selection among these tile sizes, the user can right click or long press on any tile (or collage group), then click on the “Resizes" icon at the bottom of the display. .

12. Reading List
why this feature pleasing: Windows 8.1 operating system now has a function similar to Instapaper, which means user-selectable articles or stories found on the network, it will push To the Reading List app, bookmarks can be added to this app for later reading.
How to use this feature: When the user wants to save an article (or website or other content), select the Share Charm function and then select the Read List icon.
13. New features coming soon
Want to create a playlist for the singers mentioned on the music website? The next build of Windows 8.1 will allow users to do this through the Xbox Music app. If users want to get a filtering tool like the Gmail email service, they will soon get what they want, because the native email app in Windows 8.1 will also add the same functionality, as well as notifications from social networks and from other services. Update information.

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