Start faster
The Start button has returned to the taskbar—tap or click to get to Start. If
you prefer, you can now go straight to the desktop when you sign in. And use the
same background for both your desktop and Start. Plus, see all your apps at a
glance in the new all-apps view.
Search everywhere
With Bing Smart Search you can search once and see everything—from the web, or
the settings, files, and apps on your PC—and act on search results right away.
Play a song, call a friend, open an app, or get to your favorite site. Just
search and do.
Do more at once
Chat while gaming, shop while watching, or work while listening. Depending on
your screen size, you can now see up to four apps on your screen at once and
move with ease through all the ways you use your PC.
Get more apps
In the redesigned Windows Store, you'll discover apps built only for Windows
8.1, new community favorites, and personalized recommendations. This update also
gives you some great new built-in apps like Reading List and Health &
Fitness. And now you'll be able to install your apps on all your tablets and PCs
running Windows 8.1.
Use it your way
On your Start screen, there are more tile sizes, more color options, and
animated backgrounds. On your lock screen, you can see a slide show of your
favorite photos, and answer Skype calls, and take photos—all without unlocking
your PC.
Type smoothly
The updated touchscreen keyboard learns as you type, making suggestions based on
what you've written before. If you use more than one language, you can enter
text more easily with new keyboard layouts. Emoji are now in color.
Always have your files
Save documents, photos, and other files to SkyDrive automatically so you'll have
them anywhere—even on another device. And they'll be safe if something happens
to your PC.
Browse better
Internet Explorer 11 has faster load times, a full-screen experience that
includes side-by-side browsing of sites, and real-time info from favorite sites
delivered to your Start screen.
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