new features added to Windows 8
What are some good things about Windows 8.x?
The charms. They’re criminally underrated, specially in Metro apps, where you could easily access settings, share, search, or send data to a device.
The start button hot corner is always on the bottom left. No matter where you move the taskbar, you can always launch your mouse into the same corner, and you always get the button. I use StartIsGone to remove the permanent button, and have the taskbar on the left. It just feels right.
The search, specially web. The W8 search was nothing special, but they made it incredibly good on 8.1. The integration with other apps, the Bing search (which you could easily disable, thanks for nothing 10), the speed, it was all amazing, specially when the OS was actually supported (technically it is supported, but the apps are mostly dead).
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EDIT: using retail keys work. For those who still use microsoft toolkit (XD) or volume either get a retail key or simply invest in buying a key. Hope it helps!
More on reddit.comIMO this is one of the best features of Windows 8
And even better, when you start another transfer, it just appends in the same window!
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What are the key features of Windows 8?
Windows 8 introduced several key features, including a Start screen with live tiles, a full-screen immersive user interface, a Charms bar for accessing system functions, improved search functionality, and native support for a universal serial bus (USB 3.0). It also brought enhanced security features such as Windows Defender and Secure Boot.
Can I still use the desktop mode in Windows 8?
Yes, Windows 8 still includes the desktop mode that resembles the traditional Windows interface. In desktop mode, you can run traditional desktop applications, access the file explorer, and perform tasks just like in previous versions of Windows. However, the Start button is no longer present by default in the taskbar, which some users found confusing.
How do I switch between the Start screen and desktop mode?
To switch between the Start screen and desktop mode, you can press the Windows key on your keyboard or click the Start button (if available) to go to the Start screen. Similarly, you can press the Windows key or click the desktop icon on the Start screen to switch back to the desktop mode.
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I've found that even on a virtual machine, Windows 8.1 runs extremely smooth and fast, with no black screens or stuttering. It runs at a perfect 60 fps. I think this is because it's very lightweight and uses little resources. I think some UI elements are okay, too, like the Aero Lite window borders.