The next big thing is here again! Microsoft officially released 8.1 as an update on October 17th. The biggest feature to return is the start button. Although it doesn't exactly mimic its older counterpart it is still nice to have the button back.
Other features include the ability to split apps at any point on the screen, instead of just at the thirds. 8.1 also allows for multiple apps to run at once on different screens. Finally, the benefit I found the most critical, the drivers for windows have all been improved. The update was released in a beta version as a .iso file a long time ago, however, users with this version will have to re-install their regular windows, and re-install their apps.
From the launch of the new operating system, Microsoft has been plagued with complaints over how not user-friendly the interface is for non-touch screen systems. I personally have not experienced any undue difficulty with operating without a touch screen beyond a relatively short learning curve. I've grown to embrace the new apps, and the side-by-side views. I am definitely in the minority on this one. Whether Microsoft has solved all of their problems remains to be seen.
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