Microsoft started selling today, October 16, 2013 Windows 8.1 The final version of the operating system. Released a year ago Windows 7 This new version has been developed based on its market analysis and user feedback. Although the Windows 7 series focuses on touch computing, the latest release of OST has made significant progress keeping in mind the needs of traditional desktop-laptop users. In this post we will discuss the main feature tweaks of Windows 8.1. Let’s get started!

# Changes in the user interface

If you upgrade directly from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, you will not notice much change at the very beginning. Booting as fast as before, leaving the live screen with live tiles after sign-in, etc., has remained almost unchanged. But whenever you start using OST, its key developments will be clear.

After launching for the first time, you will see apps navigation and startup demo. To show the way in the new user interface of Windows 8.1 Microsoft Provides built-in dedicated “Help + Tips” application.

In this latest version of Windows you will find more resize options for live tiles. Weather app tiles will now show three different cities and three-day forecasts at the same time. One new app recommendation after another will appear on the Windows Store tile.

While the apps section has largely improved the built-in Windows 7 style applications, it has also added some benefits to the general desktop software. In this case, all the new colorful tiles options have been added instead of just the app icon to pin on the start screen which will make the look of your start menu more beautiful.

With this trend of interface and experience development comes the more powerful photo editing app Fresh Paint.

As you may already know, the Start button has been added to Windows 8.1, which was not available in Windows 7. In this new version of Windows, desktop wallpapers can be used as the background of the start screen.

Windows Lockscreen has also improved. From now on you can receive Skype calls even when your PC is locked. There’s also the ability to turn on the camera and set a photo slide show on the lock screen for quick photos without unlocking the device.

# Features and application development

Windows 8.1’s built-in and third-party software has some advantages. At present, Windows 8’s “Apps menu” only lists alphabetical application lists. But in 8.1 you can get a list of software according to different categories, installation date, usage frequency.

Using the app snapping feature, you can work with more than two Windows 7 style apps on the same screen. In this case, four applications can be snapped on a 26-inch monitor. This amount may vary depending on the screen size. However, by connecting another separate display (for example, Miracast compatible screen) you can snap more apps and drag content.

Windows 8.1 It has “boot to desktop” facility. That is, as soon as the computer is turned on, you can go to the normal desktop without going directly to the start screen. Windows 8 did not have this feature, so Microsoft had to face a lot of discussion and criticism.

Windows 8.1 has brought some new apps along with the development of previous applications. There is built-in Skype, Refreshed Windows Store, New Mail, Photography, Fresh Paint, Internet Explorer 11, Mail, Office Support, Skype, Bing (Health, Food, Drink, Travel), Xbox Music, News etc.

#Search integration

One of the most notable changes to Windows 8.1 is its Bing Search integration. The results can be found from PC, apps and web by searching once. Suppose you type “Bangladesh” and enter it in the search bar of PC. It will bring related information (articles, news, Wikipedia articles, audio, video, etc.) from Windows Store, Local Drive, SkyDrive and other online sources on the same screen. You will also have control over how wide the search range will be.

# Advanced SkyDrive and Internet Explorer 11

Microsoft’s cloud storage service SkyDrive has been deeply integrated into Windows 8.1. Under the synchronization feature of PC and SkyDrive, only the thumbnail image and the cloud address will be left on the local drive without downloading the entire file so that it can be downloaded as soon as it is clicked. Of course, this feature will not be very useful if the internet speed is not good.

SkyDrive synchronizes PC settings, files and cloud backups of apps. As a result, you can easily configure any new computer / setup to your liking.

Internet Explorer 11 uses cloud sync technology. This will give you the freedom to open unlimited tabs.

Much like Google Chrome, the latest version of Internet Explorer will sync browsing history, bookmarks, etc. and will be available on all devices under the same Microsoft account. It also has reading view, webgl support, phone number detection, touch support etc.

However, most of these benefits can be found in the “metro” mode. Redmond did not pay much attention to the general desktop version.

In this new version of Windows you will get many more benefits which cannot be finished by writing in one post. If you want Microsoft From the store’s website Windows 8.1 priced at ৯ 119.99 And The ৮ 199.99 Windows 8.1 Pro Can buy And Windows 7 users will be able to download the 8.1 upgrade for free from the Microsoft Store.

So, how about the new features and upgrades of Windows 8.1? I hope you will let me know in the comments. Thanks.