If you are using still Windows XP, Windows 7 or upgraded to Windows 8, then you have much reasons to upgrade Windows 8.1 (It is totally free for Windows 8 users).
These are the advantages or reasons or improvements or pros of Windows 8.1:
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| windows 8.1 start screen |
These are the advantages or reasons or improvements or pros of Windows 8.1:
1. Ease of Search:
It is one of the major improvements which brings Windows 8.1 more closer to present user requirements. Just type anything using Start button and you can search anything from your PC or even on web. This is actually a Smart Search which is using Microsoft's default search engine Bing.
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| windows 8.1 search screen |
2. Superfast Multitasking:
In windows 8, there was an ability to do multitasking. But major problem with that feature was that, it did not have re-sizing applications according to your requirements. Even it was supporting maximum two apps. But Windows 8.1 brings major improvements my bringing it more user friendly like, you can re-size them with your needs. So it is quite similar to Samsung Galaxy Note series multi-window feature.
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| windows 8.1 mutitasking window |
3. Less storage space:
If you are using Windows 8 right now then you may be quite wondering that your C drive consumes lot of space by just with Windows 8. Even you are not having more space in C drive for other applications. But Windows 8.1 is consumes almost 10-15% less hard disk space, even it gives us more features compared to previous version.
4. UI friendly Start Screen:
Many Windows 8 users were shocked with not having Start button in bottom left of task bar. But Windows 8.1 have Start menu back in action with latest Microsoft Windows symbol. One more surprise improvement is that, you can use Start menu even with your default desktop background. This is quite minor change, but traditional users of old Windows UI may feel some joy.
5. App Updates:
In today's condition, your every gadget have so many apps. Even they require updates after some time. So if you are tired of being busy in such boring tasks. Then Windows 8.1 have features to update apps automatically. Even they will be updated in background.
6. Better personalized lock screen:
In Windows 8.1, you have options to use multiple slideshow like images with your lock screen. You have option to check Emails, use calender,. even without unlocking the lock screen. It is quite user friendly and good improvement.
7. Skydrive integration:
Windows is looking for Cloud storage, and Skydrive is one step to achieve that integration. By using Skydrive, you can save your file on your computer and access it from anywhere. So it is like iCloud which is working on Apple devices.
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