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Microsoft has now officially publicized Windows Blue (Windows 8.1) Preview, which is an upgraded version of Windows 8. It was heard that the advanced version will be incorporating some new features and refurbish some of the older ones. Official press releases and rumors in the industry have formatted the expectation of millions of users.

Windows 8.1 is the latest news from Microsoft Corporation. It has addressed the shortcomings of its previous version and has taken some remedial measures to cover up the costs. You, hopefully, would have acquired your rights to add in this new conception.

Start screen was the revolutionary feature, brought into the Windows 8.1 by Microsoft Corporation. However, it was resisted by the traditional users of Microsoft Windows, especially the desktop users, arguing that it was more of a touch friendly feature. In this connection, certain applications, introduced later, brought back the customary Start menu and direct boot to Desktop.

Charm bar is a valuable tool, presented by Windows 8 and preserved by Windows 8.1. It provides us with an easy access to certain aspects of our operating system. A Charm bar acquaints the user with Search, Share, Start screen, Devices, and Settings options.

The term OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is misleading to some extent, as OEMs are the manufacturers selling other companies products. You must be wondering, how it relates to your situation. A machine pre-loaded with Windows 8 is precisely called an OEM machine.

Those who have already upgraded their machines to Windows 8.1 from either Windows 8 or other previous versions, they would still be trying to settle down with it. Although, Microsoft has duly addressed the user response on Windows 8, yet these users are concerned on adaptability.

If you are one of many Windows users who have just upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, you may be finding useful resources to tweak and tick your new OS to be optimized for best performance. Windows 8.1 is an update to Windows 8 which came up with some security enhancements, but also bugs too.