The Countdown Begins: Microsoft to Launch Windows 8.1 in 60 Days

The Countdown Begins: Microsoft to Launch Windows 8.1 in 60 Days

The tech giant is now making the final adjustments for the first Windows 8 update

The Windows 8.1 Start Button Is Vital for Microsoft's Future

The Windows 8.1 Start Button Is Vital for Microsoft's Future

The company needs to urgently address this problem in future Windows releases

Confirmed: Microsoft to Pre-Install Skype on All Windows 8.1 Versions

Confirmed: Microsoft to Pre-Install Skype on All Windows 8.1 Versions

The tech giant has confirmed that Skype would become the default 8.1 messaging app

Turn Your Start Screen Live Tiles into Reminders, To Do Lists with This Free App

Turn Your Start Screen Live Tiles into Reminders, To Do Lists with This Free App

Sticky Tiles gives users more customization power for the Start screen

Microsoft Brings Animated Start Screen Backgrounds in Windows 8.1 – Screenshot

Microsoft Brings Animated Start Screen Backgrounds in Windows 8.1 – Screenshot

The company is making this new feature ready for the RTM build

Microsoft Launches Start Screen-Based Stats Website

Microsoft Launches Start Screen-Based Stats Website

Find out the latest statistics concerning Microsoft’s products

Windows 8.1 Features New Tutorials to Make the OS Less Confusing

Windows 8.1 Features New Tutorials to Make the OS Less Confusing

Microsoft is trying to help users get around the first Windows 8 update

Microsoft: Windows 8.1's Boot to Desktop Option Might Become Obsolete

Microsoft: Windows 8.1's Boot to Desktop Option Might Become Obsolete

The company claims that users will eventually embrace the Start screen

Windows 8.1 Start Screen Concept Makes Live Tiles Much More Useful

Windows 8.1 Start Screen Concept Makes Live Tiles Much More Useful

A new concept envisions several new options for the Start screen

Windows 8.2 Start Screen Shown in New Concept

Windows 8.2 Start Screen Shown in New Concept

This is what the Start screen of a potential new 8.2 OS update could look like

How to Boot Directly to “All Apps” View in Windows 8.1 Preview

How to Boot Directly to “All Apps” View in Windows 8.1 Preview

The built-in options allow users to tweak the first screen they see after booting the OS

No Option to Disable Start Screen Wallpaper Dimming in Windows 8.1 Preview

No Option to Disable Start Screen Wallpaper Dimming in Windows 8.1 Preview

The desktop wallpaper can be used as Start screen background

Users Report Laggy Scrolling on the Windows 8.1 Start Screen

Users Report Laggy Scrolling on the Windows 8.1 Start Screen

Yet another bug spotted in the Windows 8.1 Preview

How to Boot Directly to Desktop in Windows 8.1 Preview

How to Boot Directly to Desktop in Windows 8.1 Preview

Microsoft has implemented dedicated options to make this possible

Microsoft Defends Screen Space Wasting Metro Apps

Microsoft Defends Screen Space Wasting Metro Apps

The experience is much better on a larger screen, the company says

Full-Featured Third-Party Start Button for Windows 8.1 Preview Released

Full-Featured Third-Party Start Button for Windows 8.1 Preview Released

Start8 is now compatible with the new Windows 8.1 Preview

Windows 8.1 Is the Living Proof That We're Listening to Users, Microsoft Claims

Windows 8.1 Is the Living Proof That We're Listening to Users, Microsoft Claims

Julie Larson-Green claims that Windows 8.1 is optimized to address customer feedback

 
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