Windows 8.1 – Part 2
I have been using the new Windows 8.1. I have found and made some personalized changes but there really is not too much of a difference from 8.0 for me. I did add the Windows Start button back, and I set the system to boot directly to Desktop Mode, which was one of the changes made in the 8.1 update.
Some other things they added are that instead of using the Start Menu (Metro UI Style), you can set all your programs that would normal be in the Start Menu into an alphabetized, categorized, or other different grouping types to make them easier to find.
One feature of Windows 8 (as well as 8.1) is the Search ability. For instance, say you’re looking for a program that is installed and can not seem to find it. Don’t worry, Windows Search function is on the job. From the Start Screen, just start typing part of the name of the application you are trying to find (this also works with documents and pictures too). A list will show up on the right side of your screen, with everything that Search has found containing your Search phrase. It even breaks them down into different categories like Applications, Files, Web, etc… Overall a fairly handy tool for finding just about anything on your PC.
Next week, we will try to dive under the hood to see what we can find different/changed/new in the Windows 8.1 update.
If you have any questions or concerns, call the CCS Retail Systems Support Department at 800.672.4806 or email us.
-Bryan