10 Reasons You Should Upgrade to Windows 8.1 Now
Windows 8.1 is here . If you have a PC either running Windows 8 or capable of doing so, there are a slew of reasons to upgrade to the new version. The update introduces many useful tools while simultaneously fixing some of Microsoft 's more unpopular design choices in Windows 8 (welcome back, Start button !). For Windows 8 users, downloading Windows 8.1 is almost a no-brainer. After all, the update is free and does greatly enhances the experience. SEE ALSO: How to Install Windows 8 Without Ditching Windows 7 For users on previous versions of Windows who skipped Windows 8, the updated OS deserves a look. Many of the promises Microsoft began to deliver on with Windows 8 (cloud integration, for example) are fully realized in Windows 8.1. It also makes the touch-first modern UI more friendly by introducing some conveniences such as the option to boot up straight to your desktop. Here are our top 10 reasons for Windows 7, Vista or XP holdouts...