Windows 8.1 is finally upon us. Windows 8, which was
released back in October of 2012, received much heat over the removal of the
Start button and the introduction of the Start Screen, among other things. This
update to Windows 8 is set for release in a few days and will not only bring
back the Start button, but provides all the necessary improvements and
consumer-requested features to Windows 8.
The new update may look and feel just like Windows 8 at
first, but there are some key additions that are worth knowing about. Here’s a
roundup of our favorite new features to debut with Windows 8.1.
Modern UI Features:
The Start screen has a few improvements. You get two new
tile sizes: one small square one and one large one, so you can configure the
Start screen a bit more like Windows Phone 8. You can also select multiple
tiles and put them into a named group, and swipe up gesture for the "All
Apps" view. The All Apps view has a few new organization methods, too—you
can view them by category, most used, and date installed, not just
alphabetical.
