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The Windows 8.1 Update released at Microsoft Build on April 2 can be viewed as both a step backward and a step forward for Microsoft's vision of a hybrid OS that's equally comfortable on tablets, slates, laptops, and desktops. In the first version of its...
Fastest startup of any Windows version. Better mouse and keyboard usability. Better integration of modern and "classic" Windows apps. Loads of included apps and utilities. Improved Mail app. Help for getting started. Better integration of tiled Start scre...
Dual nature may still confuse some. Windows app store lacks some big titles. Included apps (mail, music) not as slick as those of OS X Mavericks...
Windows 8.1 Update is geared towards pleasing mouse and keyboard users while simultaneously deepening integration with its touch-friendly interface...
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When it launched Windows 8 in 2012, Microsoft radically changed the interface of its OS, providing a better touch experience but alienating millions of keyboard and mouse-centric users. Last year, the company made some major improvements with Windows 8.1...
Easier to see which apps are open switch among them; Able to close modern apps with a single click; Power button now on Start screen...
Still no Start menu; No way to make new taskbar window bars persistent; Battery WiFi status still missing...
Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Update makes the company's OS more mouse-friendly and intuitive to use, but it still buries important info...
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When Windows 8 launched last fall, millions of long-time PC users were reluctant to upgrade their existing computers or purchase new systems with the new OS. Even though it promised better performance at an initial upgrade price of just $40, many were tur...
Improved multitasking; Universal search; Better preloaded apps; Better multimonitor support...
Still no Start Menu; Low information density; Still better for touch than keyboard mouse...
Windows 8.1 is a much improved operating system with enhanced multitasking, smarter search and a better selection of pre-loaded apps, but it's still better for touch than desktop use...
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With the remainder of the GL3 GpuTest workloads, the Windows Intel performance for the HD Graphics 4600 core on the Core i7 4770K remained superior to the current open-source Intel Linux graphics driver. As shown by the results today, the Windows vs...
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Reviewing an update to an operating system feels a little odd, doesn't it? After all, if you already use Windows 8 , it's not like you're not going to install Windows 8.1 . Sure, there's always the threat of compatibility issues, but Microsoft seems to ha...
Plentiful personalization tweaks; much better search; better SkyDrive integration; improved core apps; better splitscreen Modern treatment.
Two UIs still feel disjointed; Start button feels like an afterthought; loss of some SkyDrive features; no search engine customizability.
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2: Pricing, Editions & SystemRequirements3: Installation, Setup & Upgrading4: Initial Impressions5: Daily Usage & Application Compatibility6: Desktop7: File Explorer8: Start Screen Apps9: Internet Explorer 1010: Networking & Connectivity11: Windows Sto...
Product: Windows 8 (Windows 8.1 Upgrade)Company: MicrosoftWebsite: http://www.microsoft.comMSRP: See PricingReview By: Andre Da Costawith Byron Hinson, Robert Stein contributingWindows 8.1Table Of Contents (45 Pages)1: Introduction2: Pricing, Editio...
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Today we have a brief review from Lone Wanderer Chicken in our Reviews by Members for Members forum that puts a user perspective on the Windows 8.1 upgrade.We've covered Windows 8.1 extensively ourselves, you can check out our Everything you need to know...
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This is the long awaited update to arguably Microsoft's most ambitious and controversial operating system to date, Windows 8. In previous generations it would've been referred to as a Service Pack, but these days the trend is for decimalisation.Its task i...
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Microsoft's re-imagining of what Windows could be with Windows 8 was a bit of a sore spot for users. For all purposes Windows 8 was Microsoft's first attempt at bringing fresh ideas to Windows in decades. It was ambitious. It was new. It was experimental...
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The Windows 8.1 Update released at Microsoft Build on April 2 can be viewed as both a step backward and a step forward for Microsoft's vision of a hybrid OS that's equally comfortable on tablets, slates, laptops, and desktops. In the first version of its...
Fastest startup of any Windows version. Better mouse and keyboard usability. Better integration of modern and "classic" Windows apps. Loads of included apps and utilities. Improved Mail app. Help for getting started. Better integration of tiled Start scre...
Dual nature may still confuse some. Windows app store lacks some big titles. Included apps (mail, music) not as slick as those of OS X Mavericks...
Windows 8.1 Update is geared towards pleasing mouse and keyboard users while simultaneously deepening integration with its touch-friendly interface...
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UI changesWhen you first switch on a Windows 8.1 PC you won't notice many differences from Windows 8. The boot process is still quick, Live Tiles still greet you after you sign in. However, as you start to navigate around, subtle improvements become appar...
Free for Windows 8 users, Great new Snap Views for sidebyside apps, Bing search integration, SkyDrive sync improvements...
Still awkward to control with traditional keyboards and mice, A lack of Windows 8style apps, No true windowing on Windows 8 style apps, fullscreen, Lack of desktop improvements...
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Increased tablet sales and declining desktop and laptop sales make one thing clear: People want tablets. But they still need computers capable of multitasking high-power applications. With both Mac and PC sales down, Microsoft took this problem on with a...
Fastest startup of any Windows version. Loads of included apps and utilities. More windowing options for newstyle apps. Improved stock included apps, especially Mail. Much better help for getting started. More harmony between tiled Start screen and deskto...
Dual nature of OS may still confuse some. Windows app store lacks some big titles...
Windows 8.1 sticks to Microsoft's strategy of delivering an operating system that's equally at home on tablets and full-power desktop PCs, but many of the flaws of Windows 8 have been fixed...
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Windows 8.1 is the start of something new for Microsoft. It's a dynamic shift in strategy for its core OS and it is also a refinement to Windows 8, one that will likely shift the tide in terms of user perception.Prior to this release, Windows 8 had been a...
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Windows 8.1 follows Windows 8 in typical Microsoft "version 2.0" fashion, changing a bit of eye candy and dangling several worthwhile improvements -- but hardly solving the underlying problem . Touch-loving tablet users are still saddled with a touch-host...
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It's been less than nine months since Windows 8 was launched to the public, but it feels a lot longer. The radical redesign remains a source of frustration for many long-time Windows users, as the split personality is both confusing and jarring.See also:...
Windows 8.1 is a refinement rather than a revolution. Those who put off buying a new laptop or PC because of having to re-learn Windows might do well to try Windows 8.1...
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With the just-released preview of Windows 8.1, Microsoft has gone a long way towards fixing many of the interface goofs and anomalies of Windows 8; it's also cleaned up the OS's rough edges and introduced some nice new features and apps. Windows 8 rema...
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Windows 8.1 Preview is finally here and it brings in a lot of little changes that helps a great deal in improving the Windows 8 experience. From the inclusion of the Start button or icon which adds a lot of beneficial shortcuts at your finger tips, to mor...
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For Windows users of all kinds, the Windows "Blue" 8.1 update has been long-awaited. Those who've been using the base OS since launch have no doubt been anticipating some of the enhancements that are coming, while many others have been waiting patientl...
Without wasting time, let's make one thing clear: the Windows 8.1 update is fantastic. If you're already a Windows 8 user, the update is going to be a no-brainer. While the inability to switch back to the old tile designs (in the event you don't care f...
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Late last month, Microsoft announced a raft of interface changes that Windows 8.1 would introduce. We've been giving them a spin.As you might guess from the name, Windows 8.1 is an update to (and improvement on) Windows 8. The new user interface introduce...
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Microsoft on Wednesday kicked off its annual Build developer conference by making a free preview version of its brand new Windows 8.1 operating system available to download. Any current Windows 8 users can simply go to Microsoft's Windows preview website...
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Visually the book's cover is very similar to the original volume but if you look closely, you will notice that the cover image is a new one that reflects some of the new features of Windows 8.1. The book is an easy read. Mr. Halsey has the rare ability to...
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Windows 8.1 is one of Microsoft's strongest and productive operating systems to date. It packs everything you need to get work done whilst also being able to have fun. Windows 8.1 with Update 1 makes the operating system easier to use on desktops and lapt...
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Jump to- Start Button Start Screen Search Lock Screen Windows Store and Apps Other Enhancements How to get Windows 8.1 Closing Thoughts At BUILD conference ending last week, Microsoft unveiled its new Operating System- Windows 8.1, a much-needed upgrade t...
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Pocketables is reviewing a different aspect of Windows 8 each week until the operating system's public launch on October 26. Having just taken a look at the web browser , it's time to take a look at security.First off, let me say that I don't claim to be...
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