What’s New in Windows 8.1 Update 1
- Boot by default to desktop in systems without a touch screen: The original Windows 8.1 added a setting to provide booting to the desktop. This update makes it automatic for non-touchscreen systems.
- New right-click menus: When you right-click a tile, a context menu will appear. You still must move the cursor to the apps bar to complete a task.
- Power and Search buttons on the Start screen: A Power button is added to the Start screen (except tablets). A Search button is added for all systems.
- New taskbar functions: A number of changes are made to the taskbar. The taskbar will now be available from the Start screen and Windows Store apps can be pinned to the taskbar.
- A title bar for Windows Store apps: Windows Store apps will have a title bar that appears when you move the cursor to the top of the screen. The bar has Close and Minimize buttons.
- SkyDrive becomes OneDrive.
- Disk Space Improvements
- Higher Scaling Options for High-DPI Display
