Windows Explorer, which has been renamed File Explorer, now incorporates a ribbon toolbar, designed to bring forward the most commonly used commands for easy access. Wallpapers can also be spanned across multiple displays, or each display can have its own separate wallpaper. Windows 8.1 also includes improved support for multi-monitor configurations the taskbar can now be shown on multiple displays, and each display can also show its own dedicated taskbar. User accounts can be linked to a Microsoft account to provide additional functionality, such as the synchronisation of user data and integration with other Microsoft services such as Xbox Live (for gaming and multimedia) and SkyDrive online storage. Wrong gestures will always deny a login, and it will lock out the PC after five unsuccessful attempts, until a text password is provided. Microsoft found that limiting the gestures improved the speed of sign-ins by three times compared to allowing freeform methods. However, the shapes and gestures are limited to tapping and tracing a line or circle. These gestures will take into account the shape, the start and end points, as well as the directionality. Two new login methods optimised for touch screens are also available, including a four-digit PIN, or a “picture password” which users allow the use of certain gestures performed on a selected picture to login. Windows 8.1 features a new lock screen which includes a date and time display, along with the ability to display notifications from apps. New features for both versionsīoth standard and Professional editions of Windows 8.1 include numerous new features and improvements and the main ones are outlined below.
The Professional version of Windows 8.1 offers a few extra features which will be of interest mainly to business and enthusiast users, such as BitLocker® drive encryption, the ability to control your PC remotely using Remote Desktop and support for corporate network domain environments.
Although the biggest new feature in Windows 8.1 is the touchscreen-oriented ‘Modern UI’ (previously codenamed Metro), there are many major improvements and new features on offer to users of conventional PCs too, whom will most likely want to continue to use the traditional Windows user interface. The standard version of Windows 8.1, (known simply as “Windows 8.1”, or sometimes “Windows 8.1 Core”) offers tremendous value for money and includes many enhancements and features over and above Windows 7 Home Premium. In the four years since Windows 7 was launched, Microsoft have been working hard to deliver the next generation user experience and are now offering the final result at special introductory pricing as never seen before. Microsoft’s latest operating systems promises to deliver the best PC user experience yet.
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