More options to suit you Microsoft also included over 100 different color combinations you can use to personalize your desktop. The varying sizes of tile apps allow for more convenience in using your mouse or trackpad to navigate. The start screen can also adjust to larger resolutions so you have more rows of tiles without needing a huge empty space. You can glance at the weather forecast without actually opening the application. Bigger tiles show more up to date details. Use smaller tiles to make your start screen more productive as you can see more apps all at once. You now have to option to create smaller or larger screen tiles to your heart's desire. Windows 8.1 also improved its personalization features on your start screen. It's not the same as that of Windows 7, but it's definitely not as bad as Windows 8. This list is basically a full screen start menu which you can organize into a number of different categories. You also have the ability to hide the start screen or be directed to the app list instead. Their biggest complaint, where in the world is the start button? Microsoft listened to their woes and delivered Windows 8.1 in the hopes of making this version more accepted by the public. Firstly, it differs so much from the interface users have gone accustomed to and loved. Microsoft listened to their woes and delivered Windows 8.1 in the hopes of making this version more accepted by the public.įans of Windows 7 & Vista weren't exactly thrilled about Windows 8.

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