14 DAY TRIAL // It's been a very, very busy week for Microsoft, as the company has attended both TechEd and Computex 2013 to talk about its new and exciting Windows 8.1 update.
Just as expected, the Softies have used these two occasions to introduce some new features, so the week basically came down to new Windows 8.1 announcements that reached the web every once in a while.
First of all, we finally got to see screenshots showing the new Windows 8.1 Start button, as well as a video presenting the new option at work. Unfortunately for many users, it won't launch a Start Menu, but instead will get you back to the Start screen.
What's more, we found out plenty of enterprise goodies about Windows 8.1, as Microsoft has worked on improved VPN support, Internet tethering, and many other options.
In addition, both the new Reading List and the redesigned Windows Store have been caught on camera thanks to the live demos at the two aforementioned shows.
Some other interesting details have also emerged this week through unofficial channels, with sources familiar with the matter explaining that the Windows 8.1 update would only need 4 GB of free hard space.
In addition, it appears that preview users will lose all their apps when installing the stable build, so make sure you think twice before getting the beta version.
As far as Windows 8.1 RT is concerned, it appears that the tablet-oriented operating system will also get some major improvements, including the Outlook 2013 RT email client.
Microsoft says that this new app will be exclusively available from the desktop and it'll serve as a much more powerful tool to manage your inbox.
Last but not least, Microsoft confirmed that five different security bulletins would be launched next week as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday cycle to fix flaws in Internet Explorer, Windows, and Office.