The next version of Win8 system

Perhaps Microsoft's intentional move, last week, a number of "Win8 next version" news, Windows 8.1/Windows Blue many new features are also 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, a Windows 8.1 Build out A screenshot of the 9375 leak. 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 controllable dynamic tile

Windows 8.1 can choose a larger or smaller dynamic tile than before, and the adjustable size of MetroUI will allow 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.
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.

Install the app to see the tile progress bar

In Windows 8.1, install or update the app to see the progress bar directly on the tile, so that you can not enter the app store In the case, check the installation status of the app.
Progress bar visible

or re-enable start menu
Existing third-party start menu

With foreign media reports, 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 and the notebook endurance will be enhanced. The system will react faster.
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 RAM usage. 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 already seen IE11, and also know the Metro version support tags Synchronize and play Flash without whitelisting, and now more features are being mined, such as the Metro version of the download list.
IE11 Browser

The IE11 browser for Metro 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.

IE11 browsers 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.

Last year, Paul Cotton, the leader in Microsoft's Web standards work, said that support for WebGL has always been the appeal of IE browsers: "If we can solve security problems, I think we will seriously consider The characteristics of this aspect. ”

Metro Security Software and File Manager

In Windows 8.1, we will be able to see the Metro version of Windows Defender, 3G/4G network hotspots, barcode scanning support and some new The function.

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.

Deep integration 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.
Deep integration 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 enter the search bar directly 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 adds some additional PC settings, such as "wireless connection to remote display" and "new touch options", according to leaked information, Windows 8.1 new The added touchpad settings will allow the user to set whether to turn the border gesture on or off.