Experience the Best of Work and Play
- Create, play, discover, connect, and work - all in one place
- Access everything from the new Start screen, including your familiar desktop
- Discover and personalize with a variety of tile sizes, colors, and backgrounds
- Effortlessly multitask with side-by-side views of apps and sites
- Access your photos and files from anywhere with SkyDrive built-in
- Search, browse, and share securely and quickly
What's New with Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 is designed to provide you with the power to effortlessly browse, watch movies, play games, work on your resume, and create stunning presentations - all on a single PC. With the ability to organize up to three apps on your screen at once, multitasking has never been easier.
Personalize Your Start Screen
Make your device as unique as you are by customizing your Start screen with your favorite news, friends, social networks, and apps. Choose from customizable colors, backgrounds, and four different sizes of tiles to truly make it your own.
The Apps You Want
Enjoy a wide range of built-in apps for email, people, photos, and video editing. Additionally, you can download thousands of popular apps from the Windows Store, including favorites like Netflix, ESPN, Skype, and Halo: Spartan Assault.
Enhanced Security and Speed
- Stay up to date and more secure with Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, and Windows Update
- Experience faster startup, app switching, and power efficiency compared to previous versions of Windows
Your Familiar Desktop
Easily access the familiar Windows desktop you know and love from the Start screen, allowing you to perform all your usual tasks with ease.
Multitasking Made Easy
Effortlessly multitask by snapping multiple apps side by side in a single view. Whether you're using touch, mouse-and-keyboard, or both, Windows 8.1 ensures a smooth and efficient experience.
Your Files, Everywhere
Connect to your photos and important files on your phone, tablet, or PC with SkyDrive.