The new update to Windows 8, Windows 8.1 is available for download today. If you have purchased a computer with Windows 8 the upgrade is free. The retail version will be available in stores tomorrow October 18th along with new systems running Windows 8.1.
The update is quite large 3.63 gigabytes in size, so depending on the speed of your internet connection the upgrade could take some time. The upgrade is available at the Microsoft Store.
The new Windows 8.1 not only returns the familiar Start Button but includes a slew of new highly polished features. To read more check the links after the upgrade instructions below.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/features#personalize=startscreen
http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-57608025-12/windows-8.1-is-finally-here/
Follow these steps to download the upgrade,
At your Windows 8 computer open Internet Explorer and go to www.microsoft.com
Click on Update to Windows 8.1 then click again on Get the Update, you will now see the download button. Once again do this on your Windows 8 computer.
If you do these steps from a system running any other flavor of Windows you will not see the download button. Instead you will be offered compelling reasons on why you should upgrade.
These steps may change but that is the way it works today.
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Tech News: Patch Tuesday, Windows 8.1 release date and related news.
PATCH Tuesday!!!
It's Patch Tuesday. As always on the second Tuesday of each month the latest security updates and patches are made available by Microsoft and if your computer is set to receive automatic updates expect a system restart in the next day or two. This month marks the 10 year anniversary of Patch Tuesday but it still catches users by surprise. This time around expect 8 security updates to Windows Internet Explorer, .Net, Office and Silverlight.
http://www.zdnet.com/8-microsoft-patches-coming-including-ie-zero-day-7000021538/?s_cid=e589&ttag=e589
Windows 8.1 Release Date
The Windows 8.1 release date is October 17. The download will be free to existing Windows 8 users via Windows Update. Retail versions will be available October 18 and manufacturers already have the product in preparation of releasing their products with the latest version.
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/operating-systems/windows-blue-update-to-build-on-and-improve-windows-8-1131737
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/get-ready-for-your-upgrade-to-windows-81/
I have been using Windows 8 in either beta or official version since September of 2011, Facebook Post, at that time I installed the beta on an unimpressive Windows 7 Acer Iconia W500 Tablet. The transformation was instantaneous and I have loved the system ever since. However there has been a lot of grumbling about the OS and I understand and sympathize with those that find new Metro Interface intrusive and lament the loss of the familiar Start Button and default Desktop. However those issues have been addressed the Windows 8.1 and to help ease your implementation I have included some helpful links below.
It's Patch Tuesday. As always on the second Tuesday of each month the latest security updates and patches are made available by Microsoft and if your computer is set to receive automatic updates expect a system restart in the next day or two. This month marks the 10 year anniversary of Patch Tuesday but it still catches users by surprise. This time around expect 8 security updates to Windows Internet Explorer, .Net, Office and Silverlight.
http://www.zdnet.com/8-microsoft-patches-coming-including-ie-zero-day-7000021538/?s_cid=e589&ttag=e589
Windows 8.1 Release Date
The Windows 8.1 release date is October 17. The download will be free to existing Windows 8 users via Windows Update. Retail versions will be available October 18 and manufacturers already have the product in preparation of releasing their products with the latest version.
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/operating-systems/windows-blue-update-to-build-on-and-improve-windows-8-1131737
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/get-ready-for-your-upgrade-to-windows-81/
I have been using Windows 8 in either beta or official version since September of 2011, Facebook Post, at that time I installed the beta on an unimpressive Windows 7 Acer Iconia W500 Tablet. The transformation was instantaneous and I have loved the system ever since. However there has been a lot of grumbling about the OS and I understand and sympathize with those that find new Metro Interface intrusive and lament the loss of the familiar Start Button and default Desktop. However those issues have been addressed the Windows 8.1 and to help ease your implementation I have included some helpful links below.
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