vnoctober Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 The release of Windows 8.1 Update 1 is really not very far away now, but still there are new snippets of information slipping out ahead of launch. The reliable Russian leaker WZor has posted a series of new screenshots from the update which show, amongst other things, that a shutdown option is to be added to the Start screen. Millions of users around the world breathe a collective sigh of relief.This is something that will be welcomed by anyone who has used Windows for a number of years and is used to the idea of visiting the Start menu to power down. Yes, it seemed counterintuitive when it was first introduced (click Start to stop working?) but it's something we got used to. The release of Windows 8.1 did add a new shutdown option to the re-introduced Start button, but this requires an unfamiliar right click.So this addition is sure to go down will with Windows veterans, but WZor's screenshots also reveal some more intriguing changes in Update 1. To the upper right of the Start screen, next to the power icon, you'll also find a search button, and improvements have also been made to Live Tiles.Resizing and uninstalling Live Tiles is now accessible through a context menu rather than an option bar at the bottom of the screen -- much more sensible, I'm sure you'll agree.Just yesterday we reported that the release date of Update 1 could be 11 March and it will be interesting to see if there are any more revelations over the coming weeks. But one thing is for sure: Microsoft seems to be listening to the complaints users have made about Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.More Screenshot: http://wzascok.livejournal.com/12774.htmlVIA: Winbeta.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackchildcx Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 just one of the things they should improve :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 they should first of all add option to remove this metro shit the hell away from users desktop before they add minor shit like "shutdown" and all other minor "improvement". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Matt Posted January 25, 2014 Administrator Share Posted January 25, 2014 they should first of all add option to remove this metro shit the hell away from users desktop before they add minor shit like "shutdown" and all other minor "improvement".Some people like it :) but it's fine to have option to disable it. But still you've to live with it if Microsoft didn't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorty6100 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Oh No! I wasted $3.50 on a StartisBack license (sarcasm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Oh No! I wasted $3.50 on a StartisBack license (sarcasm). :lol: :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrEzi Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 they should first of all add option to remove this metro shit the hell away from users desktop before they add minor shit like "shutdown" and all other minor "improvement". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 they should first of all add option to remove this metro shit the hell away from users desktop before they add minor shit like "shutdown" and all other minor "improvement".Yep... they should start to make things a selectable choice for us - desktop users.For example, I like Aero and I don't worry about "battery life" // sarcasm I like Start Menu and I don't like Metro/Modern at all...Is it _really_ that hard to make them optional ?? Heyits not hard . its MS trying to be lead rather than leaded , if u know what i mean BUT they are leaded , according to win 9 screenshot they COPY Ubuunt unity desktop :Dthey are stepping in Linux customized patch very fast , and that how it should be ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truemate Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 fools,first only they should put this option in their 1st release of win 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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