Microsoft seems to want to win people back, or should I say, get on people’s good graces again. Many experts say Windows 8 was one of the biggest flops in computer history.
Windows 8.1 is trying to make ground, and is pulling all the big guns to do so. The preview is tempting enough. With 8.1, you can run a slideshow on your lock or home screen. Imagine pictures of your big vacation, wedding, or major life moments on that. Are you a bad speller? Windows 8.1 has a keyboard that gives you spelling options. It gives you a choice of words, and you can highlight with your spacebar the words you want. It has a ‘Reading List’ formula. If you’re done with a web page, just swipe out Share charm and click Reading List. As far as music goes, I like the suggestions based on your playlist. If you like Nicky Minaj (why would you?!), and have?her on your playlist (are you crazy?!), it will suggest other artists and albums similar to Minaj’s (what a nightmare that would be!) But you get the idea.
They’re more promises. The photo app has everything from color enhance to red-eye removal. You can virtually be your own doctor with the health and fitness app, even down to the diet and exercise plan. You can learn to cook. They’ve even redone their alarms. I’m thinking of getting their chorus alarm myself.
While I’m still skeptical after their last melee, but I must say, they did a good job wetting my appetite. They’re coming up with great ways to get the public back. Do you think Windows 8.1 will be a hit or another flop?