![]() ![]() But the real star of the show is the ability to set the desktop wallpaper as the backdrop for the Start Screen. You can now pick from built-in backgrounds that move and animate as you swipe, but there's also the ability to change the color scheme with a color picker that's a lot more flexible than Windows 8 ever was. Windows 8.1 allows for a lot more personalization across the board. But it’s just a button: Microsoft is not bringing back the traditional Windows Start Menu here. ![]() It replaces Microsoft's odd looking square tip from Windows 8, and for many will act as a familiar reminder of how to navigate Windows. It acts as a portal to switch between the desktop and Start Screen worlds, and it will only show on the Start Screen if you use a mouse to navigate to the lower left-hand corner. The first time you launch the desktop in 8.1, you’ll see the return of the ultra-familiar Start Button. These alterations appear to be mainly designed for desktop users tweaking the settings to suppress the Start Screen requires digging into the desktop mode. You can also set it as the default view when you trigger the Start Screen, one of several changes that are designed to make Windows 8.1 more approachable - everyone knows how to use an app drawer. While most of the Start Screen improvements are focused on the new Windows 8-style apps, Microsoft is also now allowing traditional desktop apps to use colorful tiles instead of just app icons, which should make everyone’s Start Screen look a little nicer.Ī swipe up on the Start Screen brings up the All Apps view, which includes a sortable list of all installed applications on your device. The Windows Store tile is also animated now, providing constant app recommendations. ![]() The Weather tile can now expand to show three different cities and three days of forecasts at the same time, and Calendar will display all of your events for the day. On the new 8.1 Start Screen, Microsoft again borrows from Windows Phone 8 by introducing new large and small Live Tiles. They're useful as initial hints, and a new dedicated Help + Tips application serves as the central point for anyone left confused by the new user interface. First-time users will see tips for navigating between apps or around the OS after the initial demo during setup, in a similar way to how Windows 95 greeted new users. However, as you start to navigate around, subtle improvements become apparent. The boot process is still quick, Live Tiles still greet you after you sign in. When you first switch on a Windows 8.1 PC you won't notice many differences from Windows 8. ![]()
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