Download or read book What's New in Windows 8. 1 Update (from Windows 7) Quick Reference Guide (Cheat Sheet of New Features and Instructions - Laminated written by Beezix Software Services and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two page laminated quick reference guide showing instructions for the new and changed features of Windows 8.1 Update, for users upgrading from Windows 7. Includes touch interface. Written with Beezix's trademark focus on clarity, accuracy, and the user's perspective, this guide will be a valuable resource to improve your proficiency in using the updated Windows 8.1.This guide incorporates changes brought by the Windows 8.1 Update released in early April. Microsoft is urging all users of Windows 8.1 to ensure the update is installed by June 10, 2014, or risk not receiving future patches.Not sure if you have the "Update"? If you have shut down and search buttons at the top right of your Start screen, then you have the UpdateThe Following Topics are Covered:Getting Started: Starting Windows; Desktop vs. Start Screen; Whether to Show Desktop or Start Screen after Sign In; Switching between Desktop and Start Screen; Desktop Apps and Windows Store Apps, Starting an App. Displaying Taskbar on the Start Screen or in a Windows Store App; Switching between Apps and Desktop: Using the Switch List; Showing Apps Side-by-Side (Snapping): Adding a 3rd+ Window; Moving an App Window; Resizing an App Window; Maximizing an App to Full Screen; Installing New Windows Store Apps; Windows Store App Command Bar; Closing a Windows Store App; Windows Charms; Searching; Using Multiple Monitors; Setting Up Wifi, Airplane Mode; Getting Help.Organizing Tiles and Apps: Rearranging Start Screen Tiles; Naming a Tile Group; Zooming Out to See More Tiles; Adding a Tile to the Start Screen; Creating Secondary Tiles.File Management: Starting File Explorer; Working with the Ribbon; File History; Other New or Changed Features.Users Settings & Security: Settings Charm & Control Panel; Viewing a Password While Typing; Using Metering; Ending Your Windows Session; Changing Login Password or Creating a Picture or PIN Password.Also includes a "Top 8 Things you Need to Know" list and a list of new Keyboard Shortcuts.