How to distinguish win8 from win8. 1

Confirm! Windows 8. 1 will restore the start button, and its appearance is very refreshing as expected by most manufacturers. Button size and location are basically the same as the old system, which is obviously Microsoft's efforts to reduce the migration cost of old users. Of course, there are some minor changes, such as the mouse hovering will automatically turn into blue characters on a black background, and the color of the logo will match the charm. However, I want to remind you that what you are seeing now is by no means a change of heart of Microsoft, but just another new entrance to the "start screen" of Win8. In fact, this button is no different from the "start" in the charm column. After clicking it, it will jump to the "start screen".

Figure 2 After clicking, you will still jump here.

Remember that charming Win+X? Windows 8. 1 kept it, and even added a new menu for it-"Shut Down". Um ... is this the real start menu?

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2. Start the screen

After watching the opening picture of Win8 for a long time, it's not so uncomfortable. Just because ... art design is really sloppy. The good news is that Windows 8. 1 has finally started to raise salary and change artists. In this brand-new operating system, you can make the start screen automatically inherit the desktop wallpaper, which makes the start and desktop switching more harmonious. Or simply put a set of dynamic wallpaper on it and experience the feeling of a "computer version of Android".

Figure 4 Win 8. 1 The start screen can use a wallpaper with the desktop * * *.

"All apps" can be used as the default "start screen", in other words, you can decide what kind of start screen you have in mind. Accordingly, automatically entering the desktop after startup has become a reality, at least … as an option.

Windows 8. 1 Use a small button to switch between Start and All Programs. Of course, there is another way, just like the shortcut gesture of WP8. Windows 8. 1 allows you to manually "pull up" all applications, and also allows you to "pull down" to pull out the "start screen". In short, these two views are like the front cover and back cover of a book, and you can "pull" either one.

Figure 5 This button can be switched between "Tile" and "All Applications" (hidden by default and only displayed when the mouse slides).

The newly installed APP is completely managed by all apps, a "new!" Will be marked on the icon. (Is the Chinese version changed to "New!" I don't know ~), which can make the application search more intuitive. Another small change is that the newly installed application will no longer be displayed on the start screen by default, but will be decided by the user (the user needs to manually specify which application can be displayed on the start screen), which is actually similar to the desktop management idea of Android).

By the way, for the convenience of use, the new versions of all applications will provide more filtering methods, such as by name, by installation date, by type and by frequency of use (the most commonly used applications).

Figure 6 Classification and Screening of the New Edition of "All Applications"

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Step 3: Tile.

There are more changes in tiles in Windows 8. 1. For example, as we all know, the new version will provide four conventional tile sizes: 1× 1, 2×2, 4×2 and 4×4. At the same time, the problem of poor screen performance at the beginning of non-Metro applications (only the icon is changing, but the background color is actually the same, very monotonous ~) has also been improved in the new version. You will find that the background of Excel turns green, while Word turns blue. In fact, the cleverest thing about Windows 8. 1 is that it can intelligently determine the background color of the tile according to the main color of the icon.

Fig. 7 Comparison of tiles with different sizes

In addition, another major change in the new version of the tile is the increase of support for high-resolution screens. With the "retina screen" gradually entering the civilian field of vision, LCD screens with higher resolution are also rapidly popularized. Previously, Win8 supported the maximum number of tile lines of 6 lines, but Windows 8. 1 extended this limit to 9 lines. Of course, the 9 mentioned here is calculated according to the standard 2x 1/2x2. Anyway, the end result, uh ... looks more like a coupon vending machine.

The new version of Figure 8 can support up to 9 rows of tiling.

Previously, tablet users have been complaining that Win8 tiles are too easy to be moved, and a small negligence may cause a tile to disappear instantly. In Windows 8. 1, Microsoft has made some improvements. By default, the adjustment of new tiles is changed to press (or right-click) and move, and delete/uninstall is added in this action, which is more in line with the usage habits of most users. In addition, you can easily select multiple groups of tiles for batch processing, which are very popular with users.

Lock screen

Locking the screen in Windows 8. 1 becomes more fun. First, you can choose photos from local or SkyDrive as wallpaper (lock screen), and then show them by collage. At the same time, Windows 8. 1 will wisely select only high-resolution pictures and automatically skip some repeated or similar pictures (probably based on image recognition), thus ensuring the playback effect. Or ..... you can also define a time range, so that the lock screen only shows a certain period of photos (such as photos of children from birth to now), and completely turn Windows 8. 1 into a digital photo album.

The Win8 lock screen before Figure 9 will be dwarfed by Win 8. 1

In addition, the lock screen camera combination commonly used in the mobile phone industry has also been copied by Windows 8. 1. Like other manufacturers, Microsoft also designed it to directly bring up the camera application after fading. Of course, for security reasons, you will only see such photos when you are not logged in, which is consistent with the design of iOS.

Figure10 The lock screen photos that iOS is proud of will also come to Windows.

You can answer Skype calls directly when the screen is locked. Foreign netizens should prefer it. As for China ... Ahem!

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The search in Windows 8. 1 is more powerful, and the addition of Bing greatly shortens the gap between computers and the Internet. For example, the traditional charm column-"Search" will only retrieve local data, but in Windows 8. 1, you will see more and richer network aggregation results. For example, if you search for the name of a band, the search results will include the related albums of the band (local search), and at the same time, it will list related web pages, latest activities, similar bands and even concert tickets. This is actually very close to the Internet search terms introduced by Youdao Dictionary, but it is the first time to enter the vision of Boss Windows.

Associative search Win 8. 1

In addition, there is a small change worth mentioning. Windows 8. 1 search will support color filtering. I don't know much about it at present, but I think Baidu search should be a reference for us.

The figure 12 Win8. 1 also supports color filtering.

6. Desktop

In addition to various new functions, Windows 8. 1 has also fine-tuned the traditional desktop mode, and the obvious effect and help is the topping of common folders in the "computer". Of course, like other functions, you can modify them at will according to your own needs.

Figure 13 Common folders

Another interesting change is that the "computer" disappeared and was replaced by "this PC" (a strange name, in fact, the English version is called "this PC", obviously the Chinese version has not found a better substitute ~).

Photo 14 "This pc"? Hehe, is there a better name ~

In addition, a new change is also obvious, that is, the "library" is gone! This function was once introduced as a main function of Win7, and it is also an intuitive embodiment of Microsoft's flat file management. However, it is estimated that it is unlikely to be completely deleted, and at most it is blocked in the shortcut group. Just because there is no more detailed information, it is not easy to draw a conclusion at present. Let's wait until the notice comes out.

Picture 15 "Library" is missing. Have you found it?

7. Five-stroke input method

Although Wubi font began to decline in the past two years, even the ubiquitous Wubi training courses disappeared without a trace, it is undeniable that Wubi input method still has a large number of users in China. In Win8, users can choose built-in pinyin or other third-party pinyin input methods that support Metro, but five-stroke input has always been a problem. Finally ..... Microsoft achieved great success this time, and directly built Metro version of five-stroke input method (Microsoft Wu Bi) into Win 8. 1. But it's hard to say whether it's good or not, because we can't try it yet, but even if we can achieve the effect of Win8' s built-in pinyin, it's enough to make Wubi fans all over the world feel grateful.

Figure 16 Built-in five-stroke input method (screenshot from the network)

8. Split-screen browsing

Snap Views has been criticized in Win8. On the one hand, the proportion is rigid and cannot meet the needs of users. On the other hand, the limit of opening only two windows is much worse than Win7. In Win 8. 1, Snap Views has more humanized improvements. First of all, the total number of split screens can reach four. Secondly, you can manually adjust the ratio between split screens to meet different application requirements.

Figure 17 This figure can well explain the changes in the split screen of Win 8. 1.

In addition, there is a new change that I think it is necessary to talk about. In the tile shortcut menu of Win 8. 1 (at the bottom of the screen), an option of "opening in a new window" has been added. Obviously, this is also a change to match the new split screen. But a hidden meaning is that you can repeatedly open an application in different split screens (such as opening an IE in the left split screen and an IE in the right split screen), which is a breakthrough compared with the previous Win 8.

Figure 18 added "open in a new window"

By the way, Win 8. 1 supports intelligent adjustment of split screen size. For example, if you open a photo from an email, Windows 8. 1 Considering that the photo browsing needs more space, it will directly expand the display ratio of the email and the photo according to 4: 6. And what if you open a website directly in the email? The ratio of e-mail to IE will automatically become 5: 5. In other words, Win 8. 1 will have its own conclusions!

In addition, split screen also improves the support for multiple monitors. For example, you can open multiple applications on each monitor at the same time by split screen, or you can make one application run across one monitor at the same time (Metro application is very long, so ... this function is still very practical ~), or even make one monitor display "Start" and the rest monitors run different Metro applications. Incidentally, Windows 8. 1 no longer has the lower resolution limit of 1366x768, which is obviously an optimization made by Microsoft for small-sized devices.

Figure 19 Multi-monitor support is better ~

9. Built-in Metro application

Windows 8. 1 greatly optimizes the existing Metro applications, but also adds some new applications. For example, the Metro version of Resource Manager is a good example. This application called "File" is basically the Metro version of the current explorer, which integrates SkyDrive and the local file manager. Of course, because it has just joined, there is still a big gap in function compared with the current resource manager, but the whole process of Metro is its biggest highlight.

Figure 20 Metro Version Explorer (file)

Figure 2 1 File Management Panel (File)

Bing Food and Drink is a new Metro application, which is the favorite of housewives by name. But there is a really novel function here, which is called "turning pages every once in a while". Specifically, when the housewife is busy as a bee, as long as she waves at the camera on the tablet, the application will perceive and complete the page turning without soiling your Win8 tablet. Of course, there are alarm clocks and calculators that have been exposed before, so I won't go into details here.

Fig. 22 subway alarm clock timer

Figure 23 Metro Calculator

Some new changes have taken place in traditional applications. For example, the weather forecast can display the weather forecast of three cities (or three days in the same city) in a single tile, or display the calendar of today in a calendar tile. Of course, there are changes in the application itself and the help of the new 4x4 tile.

Figure 24 Tiles support three-day prediction (large-size tiles are required).

10.SkyDrive

SkyDrive is deeply integrated in Win 8. 1, and whether you like it or not, you will become a member of SkyDrive. Among them, the ubiquitous online storage has the greatest impact on users. By default, PC settings and data of specified applications will be synchronized between multiple devices through SkyDrive (of course, the details can be decided by users themselves), and users can choose which files, folders or file types to access offline. At the same time, you don't have to worry about the traffic consumption of online data. By default, only the "header files" are automatically synchronized, and other contents are loaded on demand when you visit.

Figure 25 SkyDrive

1 1.IE 1 1

With the appearance of many versions such as Chrome and Opera, Microsoft is getting impatient, so just after IE 10 appeared in Windows 8, IE 1 1 will meet us, Windows 8. 1. Compared with the previous version, the appearance is not the biggest attraction of this new version upgrade (this interface has hardly changed since IE9), and the main changes focus on Metro view and browsing performance. The tab bar and bookmark folder will be moved to the bottom, and the opened tabs can be easily synchronized across devices, and the number of tabs is no longer limited. Crucially, you can create multiple subfolders in your favorites. Although these are mostly old problems, I have to admit that the new IE is really better than the previous version (mainly Metro view).

Figure 26 IE 1 1 Figure 27 Cross-device Synchronization of Tags

12. Computer Settings

PC settings are greatly enhanced than in the Win8 era, and you can even understand it as a subway control panel. Needless to say, you can find almost all the modules you can think of, such as resolution adjustment, power options, manufacturer and model check, product key change, Windows Update and so on. At the same time, the change of the interface will make the new PC settings easier to use.

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Figure 28 Very powerful PC settings

The shortcut search bar in the upper right corner is also new. Although Charm can perform similar functions in Metro interface, it must be said that the shortcut bar still has a complex for most PC users. What's more, the recent list it provides is also very practical, which Charm can't complete.

Fig. 29 This ... should be a favorite of many people (early missing picture).

9. Built-in Metro application

Windows 8. 1 greatly optimizes the existing Metro applications, but also adds some new applications. For example, the Metro version of Resource Manager is a good example. This application called "File" is basically the Metro version of the current explorer, which integrates SkyDrive and the local file manager. Of course, because it has just joined, there is still a big gap in function compared with the current resource manager, but the whole process of Metro is its biggest highlight.

Figure 20 Metro Version Explorer (file)

Figure 2 1 File Management Panel (File)

Bing Food and Drink is a new Metro application, which is the favorite of housewives by name. But there is a really novel function here, which is called "turning pages every once in a while". Specifically, when the housewife is busy as a bee, as long as she waves at the camera on the tablet, the application will perceive and complete the page turning without soiling your Win8 tablet. Of course, there are alarm clocks and calculators that have been exposed before, so I won't go into details here.

Fig. 22 subway alarm clock timer

Figure 23 Metro Calculator

Some new changes have taken place in traditional applications. For example, the weather forecast can display the weather forecast of three cities (or three days in the same city) in a single tile, or display the calendar of today in a calendar tile. Of course, there are changes in the application itself and the help of the new 4x4 tile.

Tiles support three-day forecast (large size tiles are required).

10.SkyDrive

SkyDrive is deeply integrated in Win 8. 1, and whether you like it or not, you will become a member of SkyDrive. Among them, the ubiquitous online storage has the greatest impact on users. By default, PC settings and data of specified applications will be synchronized between multiple devices through SkyDrive (of course, the details can be decided by users themselves), and users can choose which files, folders or file types to access offline. At the same time, you don't have to worry about the traffic consumption of online data. By default, only the "header files" are automatically synchronized, and other contents are loaded on demand when you visit.

SkyDrive

1 1.IE 1 1

With the appearance of many versions such as Chrome and Opera, Microsoft is getting impatient, so just after IE 10 appeared in Windows 8, IE 1 1 will meet us, Windows 8. 1. Compared with the previous version, the appearance is not the biggest attraction of this new version upgrade (this interface has hardly changed since IE9), and the main changes focus on Metro view and browsing performance. The tab bar and bookmark folder will be moved to the bottom, and the opened tabs can be easily synchronized across devices, and the number of tabs is no longer limited. Crucially, you can create multiple subfolders in your favorites. Although these are mostly old problems, I have to admit that the new IE is really better than the previous version (mainly Metro view).

IE 1 1

Label cross-device synchronization

12. Computer Settings

PC settings are greatly enhanced than in the Win8 era, and you can even understand it as a subway control panel. Needless to say, you can find almost all the modules you can think of, such as resolution adjustment, power options, manufacturer and model check, product key change, Windows Update and so on. At the same time, the change of the interface will make the new PC settings easier to use.

Very powerful PC settings.

The shortcut search bar in the upper right corner is also new. Although Charm can perform similar functions in Metro interface, it must be said that the shortcut bar still has a complex for most PC users. What's more, the recent list it provides is also very practical, which Charm can't complete. This ..... should be a favorite of many people.

13. App Store

The app store has also been improved in Windows 8. 1. Apart from the adjustment of individual details, the closest thing to us is to allow Windows Update to update Metro applications. In Win8, similar operations can only be done manually after the Windows Store sends an upgrade prompt.

. Win8 app store, which is also criticized.

In addition, it is worth mentioning that Windows 8. 1 will directly display the installation progress on the tile when installing the application. Previously, Win8 could only see the specific progress after entering the app store. Usually you can only guess by an obscure "hang" or "install" in the upper right corner.

There will be progress display when installing the application.