This post has been updated to reflect all changes included in the Windows 8.1 Update through its release date on April 8, 2014.
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Windows 11: Free upgrade from Windows 8.1 (Official)
Initially rumored to release in March, Windows 8.1 Update 1 now looks like it will be released in April. New information is coming out daily and it's getting harder and harder to keep up with everything that's happening. So here's the full list of changes, new features and improvements for touchscreen and non-touchscreen devices included in the next small-major of Windows 8.1 Update 1, which Microsoft is releasing with the goal of making its operating system lighter and more useful for keyboard and mouse users:
Boot to Desktop: Let's start with the most talked about change. Windows 8.1 Update 1 boots to the desktop by default on non-touchscreen devices. However, tablets like Surface and other touch-enabled devices boot directly to the Start screen.
Power Options: Yes, Microsoft is making shutting down Windows 8.1 much easier this time around. Now the Start screen has a new Power Options menu with Shut down, Restart, and Hibernate options – so you don't have to search for these options anymore.
