Microsoft Windows 8.1 Operating Systems
 
Windows 8.1 is a computer system made by Microsoft. It has a new way of showing things on the screen called the ‘Modern’ style, which uses colorful tiles. But it also has improvements to the regular desktop that people are used to from Windows 7. There are two versions you can get: Standard and Professional.
 
Comparison of Versions
The Standard version is good for most people. It has lots of new stuff compared to Windows 7. The biggest new thing is the colorful tiles, which are good if you have a touchscreen. But even if you don’t, there are still lots of other improvements you can enjoy.
 
The Professional version has a few extra things that are useful for businesses or people who really like computers. For example, it has something called BitLocker which can keep your files safe, and it lets you control your computer from far away.
 
New Features in Both Versions
Both versions of Windows 8.1 have cool new features:
You can now log in to your computer using a four-digit PIN or by drawing a picture.
You can connect your computer to your Microsoft account to share stuff easier and play games on Xbox Live.
If you have more than one monitor, it’s easier to use them all at once.
The File Explorer, which helps you find and manage your files, has some new tools to make things easier.
There’s a new version of Internet Explorer, which lets you browse the web better.
The Task Manager, which helps you see what your computer is doing, has been improved.
There are better options for keeping your family safe online.
You can back up your files more easily with something called File History.
It’s easier to use USB drives with Windows 8.1.
 
How to Install and Start Up
Installing Windows 8.1 is easier than before. There’s a special program called Upgrade Assistant that helps you do it. When you start up your computer, it starts up faster because it saves some of its information when it’s turned off.
 
Fixing Problems and Staying Safe
If your computer has a problem, Windows 8.1 can help fix it automatically. You can also refresh or reset your computer without needing a special disk. This version of Windows also has better security features to protect your computer from viruses and other bad things.
 
Improvements for Watching Videos and Using Multiple Programs
Windows 8.1 can show 3D videos better and it uses less memory when you’re doing lots of things at once. It also has a new way to make virtual computers, which is useful if you want to try out new programs without messing up your real computer.
 
Better Ways to Store and Manage Your Files
You can organize your files better with something called Storage Spaces. It’s like having a big box where you can put all your stuff, and it keeps things safe even if one of your hard drives breaks. It also has a new way to make backups of your files, so you don’t lose anything important.