Friday, October 18, 2013

Windows 8.1, the first major upgrade of the operating system - The Press

Into Microsoft released Windows 8.1, the long-awaited update of the operating system for PC, available now as a free download. The new release tries to solve some problems in the system of the company in Redmond and to level the differences between the tablet and the PC.

Into Windows 8.1 still has the ability to use the touch interface on the tablet and the traditional style in which it makes extensive use of mouse and keyboard. The update aims to provide greater customization and new features, restores the button to “Start” and, among the news, introduces the most powerful Smart Bing Search, which allows you to quickly find any item on the device or on the web in a single view » . Among the new applications there will be Evernote, Facebook for Windows 8.1, Adobe Photoshop Express and eBay.

Into The release of Windows 8.1 comes at a time when sales of desktop PCs and laptops continue to fall, as users are increasingly likely to buy smartphones and tablets. At Microsoft is also in place a transition period in which the company has decided to focus on hardware devices and services, not just software. The Redmond company is also looking for a new CEO to replace Steve Ballmer , who in September announced its desire to leave office by 2014.

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