About Windows 8.1 update details

Scope:

win 8.1

Operation steps:

1. Personalization

Start screen: Desktop wallpaper can be set in Windows 8.1 To start the background of the screen, the size of the new dynamic tile (4× 4 and 1× 1 size) makes it easier to group and reorganize tiles, which can be sized, moved, and unloaded in batches. More color and background of the start screen are also available in Windows 8.1. Also includes dynamic backgrounds.

Lock Screen: Windows 8.1 has added a lock screen to photo slide show, which can choose photos from local devices or photos from SkyDrive Cloud. At the same time, lock screen also increases camera shooting without Sign in to capture a moment or accept a Skype call

2. Search

Global Search: Search in Windows 8.1 will provide global search results driven by Bing Bing, integrating multiple content sources (Web, apps, files, SkyDrive cloud storage, operations) to provide the best search results, fast operation can also play music or video quickly, no longer display the list of applications on the right.

Third, applications and Windows Store

Built-in applications: Windows 8.1 Compared to Windows 8, its built-in applications will also be improved, such as the Photos app will add quick editing or open from other locations Features; Xbox Music app will be redesigned; Camera has built-in photosynth panoramic shooting; new apps will also be available, including alarm clocks, calculators, recordings, and Health & Fitness and Food & Drink, Help + Tips apps, but in the future Announced the introduction.

Reading List: is a new application. When you want to collect or read later, you can click on the “Share” & Charquo menu and select Reading List. The reading list will be available on all Windows 8 Synchronized in the device. Microsoft will also add support for Windows Phone synchronization.

Snap View improvements: Snap View in Windows 8.1 will be more flexible, adapting the application to any size ratio, and better multi-monitor support; each application can also Snap multiple windows at the same time, such as two The Metro version of IE is halfway through the screen.

Windows Store Experience: Windows 8.1 app store will display more information, more detailed free list, new release list, featured list; specific application interface will be improved, display related applications will help users find more The app also supports background auto-updates, with a built-in search box directly in the upper right corner; newly installed apps don't automatically add tiles to the start screen, but they will be added to the list of apps, and you can choose to pin them to the on-screen.

Fourth, cloud connection

SkyDrive built-in integration: In Windows 8.1, files can be stored directly to SkyDrive. The new SkyDrive app helps you access local or cloud files and supports offline access. Installing Windows 8.1 uninstalls the existing SkyDrive client and replaces it with the built-in SkyDrive sync feature. By default, all files are not synced and users can mark which files need to be synced locally.

More complete user data roaming: Once you log in to Windows 8.1 with a Microsoft account, the device will automatically synchronize the account's personalization and application, making it easier to change devices or reinstall.

V. Other Windows 8.1 Updates

PC Settings (Computer Settings): The PC settings in Windows 8.1 include all settings, including resolution settings, computer information, serial number change, Join a domain or connect to a VPN, etc., no need to go to the desktop control panel, or even manage SkyDrive storage capacity or capacity expansion.

Internet Explorer 11: IE11 will be built in Windows 8.1. IE11 is based on IE10. It has stronger touch performance and loading speed than IE10, and some new features such as setting the interface of IE11 for Metro & ndash; Address bar, unlimited Tabs, cross-device Tabs synchronization (including future Windows Phone sync support), new development content will also be disclosed in the near future.

On-Screen Touch Keyboard Improvements: Improved auto-suggestions, support for new gestures, and simpler insertion of numbers and symbolic experiences. Specifically, slide the word selection in the space key area, and then press the space to insert; the corresponding position of the QWERTY keyboard area slides up to automatically insert the number.