


Resize apps: You can now resize apps to nearly infinite sizes, just like desktop programs.Īll apps on Start: Simply click the Down arrow button or swipe up from the bottom of the screen to see all installed apps. Follow our how to use slide to shut down feature for detailed instructions on using the feature. As the name suggests, you can use this feature to shut down your PC with a touch gesture or a simple drag. Slide to shut down: Slide to shut down is one of the hidden features present in Windows 8.1. New SkyDrive app: The updated SkyDrive app lets you easily browse and manage files in your SkyDrive account. Uninstall apps from multiple PCs: If you’re using the same Microsoft account on all of your PCs, you can now uninstall apps from all of your PC from at once. Motion picture as Start screen background: The Start screen now supports and comes with a motion picture as background by default. Internet Explorer 11: This update ships with the newest version of Internet Explorer. Most of the settings that are present under the old Control Panel are now available in PC Settings as well.

New PC Settings: The PC Settings or the modern Control Panel has been updated with plenty of new settings. Simply press Windows + X keys or right-click on the Start button to see shutdown and restart options.

Shutdown and restart options in Win + X menu: In Windows 8.1, you don’t need to open the Settings charm to access shut down and restart options. Option to disable Charms: An option is present under Taskbar and navigation settings to disable the Charms that appear when you move the mouse cursor to the upper or lower right-corner of the screen. Extra large tiles on the Start screen: Some tiles on the Start screen such as Desktop and Weather tiles support the extra large size.
