, may be Microsoft's deliberate move. Last week, a number of "new versions of Win8" were reported, and many new features of Windows 8.1/Windows Blue were exposed. Users will experience a more friendly Metro/Modern interface, a more advanced kernel, a new browser IE11 and a stronger Skydrive in this upgraded version of Win8. Below, the author summarizes these new features, which can make you feel excited?
Name is called "Windows 8.1"
Last week, there was a screenshot of the leak of Windows 8.1 Build 9375. The screenshot shows that Windows Blue is likely to be named Windows 8.1. The foreign media ZDNet also implemented the news: Microsoft has confirmed that the official name is Windows 8.1.
Windows 8.1
More Dynamic Control Tiles
Windows 8.1 can choose larger or smaller dynamic tiles than before, and the adjustable size MetroUI will make the operation more flexible. In addition, Windows 8.1 has a large increase in multi-tasking interface — users can view two applications with 1 to 1 field of view side by side on the display, and also support four applications to watch at the same time.
Windows 8.1 can go directly to the desktop
Users are likely to skip the "Start" screen in the official version of Windows 8.1 and go directly to the desktop.
You can skip the start screen and go directly to the desktop system.
In this leaked version, twinui.dll contains a line of code "Can Suppress StartScreen", which means users can skip & ldquo Start the rdquo; screen and go directly to the traditional desktop system. However, this feature is not enabled in this version, but the emergence of the code indicates that Microsoft is considering giving users the right to choose.
Installing apps can see the progress bar of the tile
In Windows 8.1, installing or updating the app can see the progress bar directly on the tile, so that you can view the app installation without going to the app store. The state is gone.
The progress bar is visible
or re-enable the start menu
The existing third-party start menu
There is a foreign media report, Microsoft is considering returning to the Start menu button in Windows Blue. Many users are currently using the start menu tool developed by third parties. Microsoft may provide a switch button that will require the user to call up this feature.
Kernel upgrade: upgrade from 6.2 to 6.3
The kernel of Windows 8.1 is upgraded from 6.2 to 6.3. The direct effect is that the system power consumption will be lower, the notebook endurance will be enhanced, and the system response speed will be even more. fast.
Windows 8.1 codenamed "Windows Blue"
The upgrade of the kernel means that the most intuitive experience for users is the reduction in power consumption. In addition, the upgraded kernel will become smaller, which means that Win8 tablets like the 16G/32G version of Surface will release more system usage for real storage.
Windows 8.1 will use 6.3 kernel
Windows 8.1 will reduce the occupation of RAM. The system code also mentions support for higher resolution devices, and also mentions the new features of “BaseFS" and "Minkernel".
New browser: IE11
Windows 8.1 will pre-install a new version of IE11 browser; in the previously leaked Windows 8.1 we have seen IE11, and also know that the Metro version supports tag synchronization and no whitelist Flash can be played, and more features are now being mined, such as the Metro version of the download list.
IE11 Browser
Metro version IE11 browser provides a comprehensive download list that allows users to view, run and delete downloaded files. You can find the download function in the wrench chart to use this download list.
IE11 browser new download list
In addition, this update also adds a Tracking Protection option, which means that tracking protection will no longer be forced to open, need to receive accurate advertising The user can choose to turn it on.
The IE11 browser may also start to support the WebGL standard. Previously, Microsoft had said that it would not provide support for WebGL due to security issues. But its Web developers recently published a blog post saying: "It seems that the WebGL interface has been defined in the browser, but it is not open for the time being. & rdquo; That is to say, IE11 is ready to support WebGL in the browser, but it is not open to the public.
IE11 will be released with Windows 8.1
WebGL is a 3D drawing standard that allows JavaScript and OpenGL ES 2.0 to be combined to provide hardware 3D accelerated rendering for HTML5 Canvas. This allows web developers to use system graphics to streamline 3D scenes and models in the browser, as well as create complex navigation and data visualizations.
Paul Cotton, the leader in Microsoft's Web standards work, said last year that support for WebGL has always been the appeal of IE browsers: "If we can solve security problems, I think we will seriously consider this aspect." characteristic. ”
Metro version of security software and file manager
In Windows 8.1, we will be able to see the Metro version of Windows Defender, 3G/4G network hotspot, barcode scanning support and some new features.
Microsoft may be developing a Metro version of Windows Defender anti-virus for Windows 8.1. Previously, Microsoft had pre-installed the desktop version of the anti-virus software for Windows 8 and Windows RT.
The leaked Windows 8.1 also includes a Metro version of the file management software that shows that Microsoft is developing more Metro applications that may be included in future releases of Windows 8.1.
Metro version of the file manager
Win8 built-in applications will be updated, such as mail, calendar, contacts, Bing search, etc., the biggest improvement is probably the local search and Bing of Windows 8.1 Bing Search is highly integrated, and this version will provide a more flexible and integrated search experience than existing Win8.
In addition, the Windows 8.1 code includes 3G/4G network hotspots and barcode scanning support, and includes different ways to improve the battery life of devices that install the update.
Integrated Skydrive Enhanced Search
In Windows 8.1, SkyDrive has been completely integrated, and Skydrive will penetrate deeply into the system. Users can directly access all files stored on the computer and in the SkyDrive cloud through the Files app under the Win8 interface.
Deeply integrated Skydrive
Now users can set the default to automatically save files to SkyDrive. This application is actually the integration of two resource managers and SkyDrive applications, but the current function is relatively simple, and it is not a substitute for the file explorer on the desktop.
The new version also enhances the Win8 interface search function. Now users can directly enter the search bar at the beginning of the interface, saving the trouble of calling up the search bar.
Global search will be greatly optimized
In addition, the arrangement of Metro applications has been improved, and the system will automatically adjust the order of the application on the start screen according to the frequency of the application, so that users can quickly find the most Commonly used applications.
In addition, Windows 8.1 has added some additional PC settings, such as "wireless connection to the remote display" and "new touch options", according to the leaked information display, Windows 8.1 new touch The board settings will allow the user to set whether to turn the border gesture on or off.