Start button return, function is no longer

Computer shop news: Last night at 7 o'clock, Microsoft officially began to push Windows 8.1 update, all genuine Win8 users are looking forward to updating the latest Win8.1, of course, there are many The user holding the Win8 in his hand is still waiting to see. For many users, the biggest expectation is the return of the start button. However, in fact, although the start button returns, but the name is in name, the menu behind the start button is still the Metro interface. So what is the difference between the new Win8.1 and Win8? In fact, Win8.1 brings 12 major changes.

1, "Start" & rdquo; button return

The return of the start button is a lot of accustomed to the collective appeal of the old users of Win7 system, Microsoft in Win8. 1 meets the needs of this part of the user, integrated the start button in the lower left corner of the traditional desktop. However, this start button can be said to be "dead and live" because its function actually guides the user to the tile interface.

2, the computer changed its name to "this computer"

Users who are used to placing shortcut icons on the desktop will find that the new Win8.1 update has long been used by Win7 users and Win8. The user is familiar with the "computer" & rdquo; renamed "this computer", although this change is not a substantial functional conversion, but it is indeed a relatively interesting little change.

3, the tile icon provides 4 sizes to choose

Windows Phone has long supported the multi-size conversion of the tile, it can be foreseen that this logic will be implemented on Windows sooner or later, Win8 .1 from Win8 support two size adjustments to further increase the user's custom easing, the actual experience is still relatively good.

4, the magnetic interface to increase the drop-down button

may be more convenient for user management, in the magnetic interface, Win8.1 increased the icon's drop-down button, will show all applications after the drop-down program. But in fact, this function is not convenient to use, at least in the author's view, it is not because of this drop-down button that the degree is better managed.

5, the start interface personalization function is more convenient

The original start interface personalized settings are integrated in the "computer settings", we see in the new Win8.1 The function is placed in the sidebar level page, which is more convenient to use.

6, split screen function is better with

Compared with Win8 fixed ratio split screen function, the new Win8.1 has higher freedom in split screen, users can get better Experience.

7, the application store is easier to manage

The comprehensive revision of the app store is also believed to be a significant change for all upgraded Win8.1 users. The changed app store looks more harmonious and easier to manage. And it is said that the richness of the software has also improved. It’s just the actual experience of these applications...the amount...

8, the input method function is improved

On the new Win8.1, the input method is also obtained. Raised slightly. The addition of the five-stroke input method for Chinese users is still practical.

9, "Library" is hidden

In the traditional desktop environment, we are already familiar with the "library" disappeared, in fact, through the "folder options" setting display come out.

10, boot directly into the traditional desktop

If you do not like booting directly into the tile version of the start interface, then users can go through the taskbar >> Properties>>Navigation> ;>Start Screen>> After logging in, go to the desktop instead of the start screen.

11, SkyDrive Cloud Service

Friends who have used SkyDrive know that it is a very easy to use cloud synchronization software, the compatibility and harmony are the best in Windows. of. Now in Win 8.1, SkyDrive has been integrated and users can easily access cloud files.

12, Optimized for small size devices

Windows has not been optimized for product size, resulting in a huge problem being displayed on small size high resolution devices. It's very small, especially when the buttons and options under the traditional desktop are almost indistinguishable from the human fingers. Nowadays, on Windows 8.1, this aspect has also been improved, which will undoubtedly give users a better touch experience and display effect.