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Windows 8.1 to feature internet tethering, native Miracast wireless display support

Despite our novel-length preview of Windows 8.1’s new features, Microsoft continues to trickle out details about the updated OS as we get closer to Build 2013 later this month. This is turning out to be a hefty improvement over the love-or-hate Win8 that launched last fall, and the company appears to have plenty more tricks up its sleeve before all is said and done. This morning, Microsoft announced that 8.1 will offer native support for Miracast wireless displays, as well as internet sharing capability, NFC tap-to-pair printing, WiFi Direct print, improved IT controls and other enhancements to the platform’s security and management. All told, the new features are a little more behind-the-scenes than, say, the new Start button, but it’s a clear indication that we’ll likely have quite a few more surprises coming our way between now and the update’s official release. The source link has the laundry list of various improvements, so head there if you’re looking for more info. Filed under: Desktops , Microsoft Comments Via: The Verge Source: Windows Team Blog

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Microsoft may bring back start button and boot to desktop for Windows 8.1

It’s hardly a secret that the computer-buying public hasn’t fallen head over heels for the Windows 8 start screen. In fact, a whole cottage industry has sprung up around returning Windows to its version-7 glory. The latest rumors indicate that Microsoft may be moving to squash these apps, by enabling 8.1 to boot directly to the desktop and reinstating the start button. Code recently dug up in a DLL, buried within the bowels of a leaked version of Windows Blue strongly suggests that this relatively minor revision of the desktop and tablet OS could offer users a way to skip the live tiles and go right to the familiar UI of Windows past. An entry for “CanSuppressStartScreen” was found by quite a few different forum users in the TwinUI.dll file. Unfortunately, we were unable to confirm this ourselves. While there’s no hard evidence for a return of the start button just yet, the reliable Mary Jo Foley has heard from at least one source that Redmond is considering bringing the little logo orb back. Of course, nothing is certain yet. There’s no guarantee that either feature will actually make it into the final version of Windows 8.1 , but we’re sure at least a few of you have your fingers crossed. Filed under: Desktops , Tablets , Software , Microsoft Comments Source: ZDNet , WinBeta

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