Microsoft has removed the Start
menu in Windows 8 and according to latest updates they have announced that they
will be adding the feature again for the user convenience.
Microsoft has also announced that
they will be adding new features to Windows 8.1 like on screen shutdown button
and ability to pin Modern UI apps to taskbar to the OS. This new features help
in using Windows 8.1 more easier on computers that have keyboard and mouse.
The Start menu is looks as
similar as that of the Windows 7 and they showed a demo, when the Start button
is clicked user gets the access to the apps installed on the computer and it is
also helpful in allowed quick access to Modern UI (user interface) apps. Microsoft has also said that they are working
on this Start menu but Windows 8.1 update may not have the Start menu feature which
will be available on April 8.
For friendlier user interface Microsoft
has been working on “windowed" mode for Modern UI apps. This app runs in "snapped"
mode or in full screen mode. Microsoft
when came up with Windows 8 they said that keeping tablets in mind they have
specially designed OS. But majority of
the personal computer users have faced problems with Windows 8, where as it has
given a good impact for users who are looking to buy a Windows tablet.
Microsoft has stated that in Windows 8.1 they have fixed
some of the issues, they made OS suitable for consumers who still use a mouse
and keyboard. Among the latest updates the most important features is the
option to pin apps with Modern UI into the desktop task bar.
According to Windows
8.1 Update here are some of the prominent features.
Users with either a desktop computer or a laptop can directly
boot into the desktop mode and no need to waste time with Modern UI start
screen. You do find Search and shutdown buttons always on the top right corner
of the screen.
In an app that uses Modern UI, there is no need of wasting
time in holding the mouse and drag the window downwards where you find close
and minimize buttons on the top of the screen.
You can directly open a context menu in Modern UI mode when you
Right click on a tile of an application.
Windows Store will be pinned to the task bar by default.
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