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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