WINDOWS 8.1WINDOWS 8.1 RT

INTERNET EXPLORER 11Is this the time for me?

ON FEBRUARY 1ST 2013 WE SAID:

• WE GOT RUMOURS!• Windows 9 [Windows Blue?] to be released as

early as this summer• IF TRUE – could be a separate release or a

service pack upgrade to W8• Suggestions that this could mean anything

from no charge to a small charge to “regular” new version price

ON OCTOBER 17TH 2013• Windows 8.1 [and 8.1 RT] released• From the Microsoft web site:– Windows 8.1 is NOT designed for installation on

devices running Windows XP or Windows Vista.– If you’re running Windows 8, visit the Windows Store

for a FREE update to Windows 8.1. – If you’re running Windows 7, Purchase at $119; your

files will easily transfer. – If you’re running Windows Vista or earlier, qualify

for the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 Pro by purchasing [$119] Windows 8 now.

BUT WE STILL GOT

RUMOURS!

THE WORD ON THE STREET

• Another release will be available in the “Spring” of 2014

• Yet another release is scheduled – possibly as early as late Autumn 2014 but more likely Spring 2015

SOME GENERAL NOTES• Explanation of 8.1 & 8.1 RT: – Windows 8.1 is the version for “conventional”

devices – i.e. Desktops & Laptops– Windows 8.1 RT is the version for “mobile”

devices – i.e Tablets and Smart Phones

• Windows 8.1 automatically installs Internet Explorer 11 – this appears mandatory

SOME GENERAL NOTES• Windows 8.1 includes

“Skydrive” storage• Full details of this still

being investigated• During install, you have

to have or create a Windows Live account. This may be part of how “your” Skydrive is identified

CONCLUSIONS• We still do not see any major benefit to the

average club member in Windows 8.1– If you are OK with what you have now – stick with

it– If you need or want to get a new machine [or just

feel adventurous] Windows 8.1 is not as big a learning curve as you might think

– You can make it similar – BUT NOT 100% IDENTICAL – to Windows 7

TODAY WE WILL LOOK AT:

• How to start at the Desktop as in Windows 7• What is where in 8.1• The two versions of Internet Explorer 11• The built-in E-mail application• Name changes – “Windows Defender”, “File

Explorer” & “This PC”• Building the Desktop• LEARNING 8.1 – IT’S NOT SO HARD AS WE

THOUGHT

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