Windows 8.1 update to be rolled out on October 17

Just a few months after its Preview version was released, Microsoft is now set to roll out the Windows 8.1 update to devices currently running on Windows 8 starting at 12:00am on October 18th in New Zealand or 8:00pm on October 17th local time.

The update, as we pointed out on one of our previous post, will bring a handful of new features that are missing on the current version of Windows OS, including customizations to further improve the overall user experience.

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Among the more notable improvements on Windows 8.1 include the return of the Start button on Desktop Mode and the ability to display up to 4 apps at once for better multitasking experience. Below is a short video demo that showcases some of the enhancements that this new build brings to the OS.

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Ronnie Bulaong

This article was written by Ronnie Bulaong, a special features contributor and correspondent for YugaTech. Follow him on Twitter @turonbulaong.

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22 Comments

thecorrescode says:

11 years ago

Is Microsoft still relevant?
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wha says:

11 years ago

being a newbie to Win8, i am excited for this one. .
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edwaine says:

11 years ago

Its good to know that they (almost admitted on their wrong doings in the release of Windows 8 eg. the removal of the start button) did something right with the OS. The return of the start button will bring back the consumers trust in this platform.
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Name: t says:

11 years ago

Windows 8 is nice and fast. It’s just that you need to get used to the new layout and new locations of options and menus to appreciate it.
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Mr. Curious says:

11 years ago

I’m waiting for abuzalzal’s comment about this. hahahaha
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silent b0bjay says:

11 years ago

zomg! san na si brader abuzalzal. puff and pass.
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greg says:

11 years ago

Great news!
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james p. says:

11 years ago

windows 8 is great, just want it more to be favorable offline… i mean people cant always depend online… i also hope that users can have something more also to show even offline…

most apps, needs to be connected online.
office, needs to be connected for better templates.

as a student i need something all packed up, and apps even the o.s. to only need frequent connection…
for me, being online is a distraction…
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donzzy says:

11 years ago

I just wish MS did not ditch the Aero features on the Themes section. Anyhow, I’m still grateful for the speedy boot-up and shutdown time, Windows apps, etc.
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