Win8.1Update1: Modern Application Jump List

Author: Song Jie

Last weekend leaked Windows 8.1 Update 1 RTM must have a lot of friends Installation experience, for the majority of ordinary PC users, Win8.1Update1 can be described as a timely rain, many optimizations for mouse operation make Win8.1 more close to the people (main improvement see this article). In addition to these improvements, Win8.1Update1 has a lot of nuances, and as we delve deeper, it will slowly surface. This is not, just discovered a new feature that is not conspicuous.

As you already know, in Windows 8.1 Update 1, Modern style apps can be locked to the taskbar, and even in the desktop environment, you can launch the Modern app directly. What you may not find is that the Modern app also supports the jumplist function (jumplists) after locking to the taskbar. When you use a Modern application such as a picture, reader, etc., you can use the right button to open the jump list and quickly open the last accessed file.

Modern Application Support Jump List

In particular, when you are using a music or video application, hover over the taskbar icon to proceed directly Control: Tentative/play or switch the previous/next song without having to go to the app interface.

The taskbar directly controls music playback

At present, Microsoft officially has not announced the release date of Windows 8.1 Update 1, but the rumors will be sometime in April. If you are hesitant about upgrading Win8.1, it is a good time to wait for Windows 8.1 Update 1 to be released after the official release, especially for users who use traditional PCs.