After waiting for months,
Windows 8.1 was finally officially
released the preview version, Windows 8 brings a lot to make up for
deficiencies, it also brings a brand new experience.
You must have been familiar with Windows 8.1 on the biggest
change is the return of the Start button, and control of the Bing search
toolbar, split-screen function supports customization and so on. But for the
new operating system, some fine features you clearly understand what? Although
these details are not as Windows8 application synchronization and IE11 tabs can
support a variety of devices as bright, but they are regarded as useful and
intimate. These hidden new features found in Windows 8.1 an obscure corner,
unless you dig for the new system deep enough, or reading this article, or you
Oh, it's hard to find them.
From the Start button
shutdown
First, let's start with some basic, but it is not so obvious
function begins.
Yes, the Start button back, but did not start menu. So, if
you do not know the secrets of the Start button, then you may still need to
look on the Charm bar inside half a day to shut down your computer. Then the
beginning button on the key, what's it?
When you move the mouse to very cheap left corner of the
beginning button, and right-click it, it will pop up a group of options,
including a very fast connection to the usual hard to find features, such as
disk management, command-line tools, and shutdown restart option.
In addition, no matter what program you use, as long as your
fingers pressing the "Start" button for about a second, then pop up
option lets you choose whether to shut down or restart your computer, and thus
save the trouble of playing hide the menu.
Direct boot to the
desktop or the application
Maybe for a desktop operating system in terms of diehard
fans, I am going to talk about the contents of the little inconceivably; you
must have heard Windows8.1 enables a user to initiate the desktop directly
after, right? But apparently Microsoft does not want you really do, because
this feature options buried in the depths of the corners of the operating
system.
How to use this function? Open to the desktop, right-click
the taskbar (Taskbar Properties option is another slight change in the
appearance of an old friend), select Properties to open the new navigation tab.
Here you will find information about the boot directly into the desktop or the
application's options friends. This is how to set ah said hand! Of course,
other options are also very useful, for example where there are hot spots on
the Prohibition of the top new options. These options can also Modern-style PC
settings to find, but there are many options on the start screen can only be
found here.
Open in multiple
windows version of IE11 Metro
When you put in the crazy play Windows8.1 bring new
features, do not forget now you can use the same application on multiple
split-screen window, which is in the previous Windows 8 can not be achieved.
However, even though I spent a lot of effort, but also
failed to Windows8.1 preview version worked out this function. On each side of
the screen to open the same application, while one - it just does not work.
But Modern IE can. Modern version you can open multiple
instances of IE11. If you are already an instance which opens multiple tabs,
then long press one of the tabs, then you can pop in a new window, select the
instance to re-open the tab. Similarly, the long press of a web page link at
the bottom of the screen will pop up a window composed of several options,
including "In the new window that opens an instance of this tab."
Selecting this option will enable the current page (or
select the links page) appears in a new window IE11 instance, Windows8.1
automatic help window is divided into two 50/50 ratio of the layout.
Sky Drive Sync
SkyDrive in Windows 8.1 plays a very important role in the
clouds it carries Microsoft's ambitious vision for seamless connectivity.
In fact, because SkyDrive for Windows8.1 it is so important
that Microsoft in the PC Setup Modern style to leave it alone for a large
place. Through a lot of setup options, now you can achieve synchronization
among different devices, good praise! However, if you really want so enjoy you
in the clouds of life, or the need down several layers to find the option, and
then to operate.
Open Charm toolbar, select "Settings">
"Change PC settings." Open the SkyDrive option, and then select the
file in the menu.
So your computer will have the default camera automatically
stores files and folders pictures to SkyDrive functionality. If you prefer, you
can use the Windows 8 device is connected SkyDrive view pictures, then just use
your own computer as simple and convenient.
Quiet Hours Set
Want a relaxing day is not easy, especially when your
toolbar kept out reminder time. Windows8 been like Apple and Android, as
embraced reminding function, sound or light up your lock screen to remind.
Fortunately, Windows8.1 intimate setting for you a new Quiet Hours setting
options to ban annoying reminder.
Similarly, this setting is also hidden deep. Open the
Settings sidebar, and then click to find the "Change PC Settings">
"Search and Apply"> "alert." Scroll down awaiting you
see the "Quiet Hours" settings option. Windows8.1 initial system
default will be midnight to 6 am set to quiet time, but you can freely modify
this time period.
How to manage
application
Floating in Windows8 those Modern application interface
really made me upset. Of course, not to say that they are crowded together a
lot of space (Windows8.1 too), but because in the traditional desktop, you can
not in the file manager, file structures and procedures for the management of
the control panel to find them.
Oh, this has improved but Windows8.1. Re-open the "Search
and Apply" settings, select the left menu "Application size"
one, then the screen will display a list of all your installed applications
embody and the respective number of occupied storage space. If you want to
clear up some disk space, you can choose to delete the unwanted applications
and then eject option.
Wireless Miracast
pairing
People do not like a wired connection, Windows 8.1 also do
not like it. Like Android 4.2, Microsoft's operating system upgrade update
includes full support for Miracast this has not yet fully mature wireless
display technology standards. With Apple's AirPlay technology essentially
similar, Miracast enables the computer, TV screen wireless synchronization.
However, due to Miracast technology is too new in life so
that you may not be around to find a TV equipped with this feature and other
equipment. Do not worry, you can buy one with HDMI Miracast receiver so you can
achieve will be transmitted to a TV compatible display devices Miracast
friends. Especially when Microsoft's Xbox One game console market by the end of
the year, it will be equipped with a full-featured Miracast receivers, then,
will further deepen between Windows 8.1 and Xbox work together.
If you want Windows 8.1 device with a Miracast receiver is
connected, you can modern-style PC is set up inside the depth of excavation to
find options. Meanwhile, you can also choose a more simple way, open the
device's charm bar, select Project> Adding a display. If there is a Miracast
display device surrounding it, Windows 8.1 will be able to find it.
About the Print
In dealing with an endless variety of printer equipment,
Windows8.1 brought a series of improvements. Including the driver, and by
adding native API way to achieve the 3D printer support. Hopefully this will
make 3D printing technology can be as simple as 2D printing technology and
popular, but not like now at only a small number of technical experts
experience level.
Our idea is to be able to charm you print option bar on the
3D printer directly applied to life. Therefore, if Microsoft supports printer
software, you can directly in such a fresh and modern style print it directly
on the interface. See the figure below Windows 8.1 system, how to connect to
the MakerBot Replicator 2D and 3D printer.
In addition, Windows 8.1 also supports NFC printer
connection. If your Windows computer equipment and your printer is equipped
with NFC module, then (although still relatively rare), you only need a simple
device in which a speaking gently touch the other, a device can automatically
identify and connect print friends.
If the NFC or 3D printer for you or not realistic, then I
think you'll be pleased to hear this news: Windows8.1 also supports Wi Direct
printing function. What does that mean? Is simple: without going through a
Wi-Fi network or install any software, you can connect to a Wi-Fi Direct
support function printer. It should be noted that, depending on the specific
steps you have to connect the printer as well as Windows 8.1 gadgets.
These are our preview version for Windows 8.1 Some
preliminary excavation and hidden features introduced Geek if you and your
friends in which they found something interesting features and applications
which may wish to leave a message in the comments to share.
