Windows 8.1 Update 1 will blend together the Modern interface and the Desktop,

JMH · Feb 3, 2014

Windows 8.1 Update 1 will blend together the Modern interface and the Desktop, despite what critics think

We've seen quite a few leaked screenshots of the upcoming Update 1 for Windows 8.1. In these leaked screenshots, it was revealed that the update will bring quick access to the power options right on the Start screen, a Search button on the Start screen, an application bar at the top of each app that allows you to easily close apps or snap them to the left or right, the ability to pin apps to the taskbar, and much more.

Other small tweaks to the operating system include the ability to resize and uninstall Live Tiles via a context menu and the unconfirmed rumor that users will be able to boot directly to the desktop, rather than the Start screen, by default.

Windows 8.1 Update 1 will blend together the Modern interface and the Desktop, despite what critics think

Windows 8.1 Update 1 will blend together the Modern interface and the Desktop,

JMH

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