Windows 8.1 Update 1 with keyboard & mouse improvements launch date

All the whiners will be getting their start menu back in an update after this one, with live tiles included and modern apps running windowed
 
As I do agree that Win 8 is better and I think it does look really cool. I can understand why some people are complaining, it's a lot more "complicated" for the older non-tech generations to use. It's rather painful to see my 61 year old man struggle they way he does with his new laptop (which BTW has a secured bios which doesn't allow for an install of an OS which did not ship with the laptop - fscking Acer).

So I have been trying to get a solution for him, I saw that there are apps available to make it look like Win 7 though, haven't had a chance to try them yet though.
 
damian24 said:
Install win7?:p

Seriously, it's grown on me, but with vs, sql and my other dev tools installed it's a right royal pain trying to find your application, let alone open it...

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Winkey+Q, type 2013, right click Visual Studio 2013, select Pin to Task bar. Repeat for 2012, management studio, etc... Done. Never look at a start menu again.
 
damian24 said:
Install win7?:p

Seriously, it's grown on me, but with vs, sql and my other dev tools installed it's a right royal pain trying to find your applications, let alone open them...

D
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It took me a while but I actually like Windows 8.1.

The live tiles can be removed and you just add your applications to the tile menu. I rarely go to program files cos the exe is readily available on the tile menu. Will load a screeny tomorrow or later to show you what I mean.
 
Just wondering why anyone would want to run [-]metro[/-] Modern apps on a windows desktop?

I like the minimalist approach to windows 8 desktop, if only the [-]metro[/-] Modern rubbish could be disabled completely.

In an effort to extend the life of my old Toshiba laptop, I've installed Bodhi Linux as a potential replacement for XP.

I'm starting to appreciate the simplicity of the Enlightenment desktop and the very real performance boost Bodhi gives to my machine. (Especially with XBMC)

All I really need now is a Linux replacement for Explorer2 and I'll be happy. (maybe I should run it in WINE)
 
Installed this update about two weeks ago when it leaked. While the new features are welcome, don't expect anything earth shattering
 
mouse & keyboard users.
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Like "Oh yeah those losers, like that forgotten portion of users that STILL don't have touch screens on their PC's, like omygod".
 
quax said:
As I do agree that Win 8 is better and I think it does look really cool. I can understand why some people are complaining, it's a lot more "complicated" for the older non-tech generations to use. It's rather painful to see my 61 year old man struggle they way he does with his new laptop (which BTW has a secured bios which doesn't allow for an install of an OS which did not ship with the laptop - fscking Acer).

So I have been trying to get a solution for him, I saw that there are apps available to make it look like Win 7 though, haven't had a chance to try them yet though.
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http://www.classicshell.net/

There you go. That is litterally all you need. And it is free.
 
I gave Win 8.1 another bash (hated Win 8 when it came out) and it's growing on me slowly; the metro interface just doesn't do it for me, very confusing compared to pervious Win versions - managed to set it up to my working style and can access most apps/setting easily now; just found that using a mouse and k/b it's seemingly more time consuming, but I'm sure for touch-screens it's easier.
Looking forward to the update and will see if it addresses some of my requirements...
 
quax said:
...I can understand why some people are complaining, it's a lot more "complicated" for the older non-tech generations to use. It's rather painful to see my 61 year old man struggle they way he does with his new laptop (which BTW has a secured bios which doesn't allow for an install of an OS which did not ship with the laptop - fscking Acer)
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My ou toppie now lives in the UK .. and he is 93 years old, and bought himself a Win8 OS laptop a few months back. He's very happy with it.
I bought my latest laptop with Win 7 installed about a year ago, but immediately installed Win 8 on it, and then updated to 8.1 as soon as it was available, and am looking forward to the next update. I use Start Menu Reviver to make it easier to use. I may be able to cull that with the next Win update.
.. and BTW, I'm no spring chicken, I'm in my mid-60s. Perhaps my experience with my ZX Spectrum 16K back in the 1970s taught me more than I thought :o
 
Was this update really about a mouse (keyboard)? Where's all the other good stuff, or did I miss it from other articles? I just don't see why it took so long just to move mouse pointers :confused:
 
Windows taking up 5+GB, users having to fork out good money for yet another update and myriads of hangers-on like moths around a candle trying to get you to buy their stuff that "speeds up your computer, sorts out system errors, protects you from viruses," it's becoming a minefield.

I stumbled upon Ubuntu (from the Linux stable) operating systems a few years ago and have never looked back. It only takes up 1GB, everything is free, stable, smooth and cool! Thousands of great, free apps to choose from and play with. I never lose my address books and e-mails any more, never lose data due to viruses, never pay for software. System upgrades are done twice per annum with LTS (Long term support) versions every couple of years. What a pleasure!
 
Langjan said:
Windows taking up 5+GB, users having to fork out good money for yet another update and myriads of hangers-on like moths around a candle trying to get you to buy their stuff that "speeds up your computer, sorts out system errors, protects you from viruses," it's becoming a minefield.
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What are you talking about? Windows updates are free. It's only new versions that need to be paid for (ie WIndows 8 from Windows 7). Since Windows Vista, people haven't really worried about updates for speed. They are more about adding features and fixes.

Langjan said:
I stumbled upon Ubuntu (from the Linux stable) operating systems a few years ago and have never looked back. It only takes up 1GB, everything is free, stable, smooth and cool! Thousands of great, free apps to choose from and play with. I never lose my address books and e-mails any more, never lose data due to viruses, never pay for software. System upgrades are done twice per annum with LTS (Long term support) versions every couple of years. What a pleasure!
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Good for you, but if you don't plan to use Windows, then why do you bother posting in this thread?
I tried Ubuntu in the Vista days, but ended up so frustrated with lack of support for the latest hardware, lack of apps (or just poor quality apps) and that everything seemed to take so much longer. I ended up biting the bullet and running Vista instead...
There are thousands of free apps available on Windows too. Actually far more than are available for Linux platforms just to the sheer scale of applications that are written for Windows.
As far as viruses goes, Windows has had its fair share of attacks, but because of this, virus and antimalware software for Windows is very good whereas in the Linux world, most Linux users have their heads in the sand believing their are no viruses for Linux and therefore rarely install any antivirus software.
 
The most exciting change for me is the Universal apps where developers can write 1 application for all platforms.

This is what the Windows 8 family should always have been it just remains to be seen whether Microsoft can get past the negative sentiment held against Windows 8.
 
Windows 8 = POS
F"#$ hate it , on a tablet it may be fine .
 
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