My experience with Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 blends the best of Windows 8 and Windows 7. Having worked a good deal on Windows 8, I would say that if you've never tried Windows 8, it may be best to jump directly to Windows 8.1

Here are my findings and observations while working with Windows 8.1 after moving from Windows 8 -

• The Power button and Search had to be accessed from the Charms bar or through keyboard shortcuts. It can now also be quickly accessed from the top right corner instead of using the .
• Windows 8 apps were full-screen and didn't have any toolbar. To close an app in Windows 8.1, move mouse pointer towards top of the screen. A toolbar with a minimize and close options, appears.
• PDFs can be opened with the Reader app; an external application is not required. Links within the Reader in PDF open by default in the IE app and the not the IE desktop version. This can be changed by changing an option in the desktop IE. From the IE menu, choose Tools > Options. Jump to the Programs tab and from the drop-down for Choose how you open links, select Always in Internet Explorer on the desktop.
  
• A desktop tool cannot be used be used with a app and vice versa. Snippet Compiler cannot be used to snip a screen while you're in a app.
• Windows Defender  for Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1 provides built-in protection against malware. You can't use Microsoft Security Essentials with Windows 8.1, but you don't need to—Windows Defender is already included and ready to go.

work in progress...