10 Reasons You Should Upgrade to Windows 8.1 Now

Windows 8.1 is here. If you have a PC either running Windows 8 or capable of doing so, there are a slew of reasons to upgrade to the new version. The update introduces many useful tools while simultaneously fixing some of Microsoft's more unpopular design choices in Windows 8 (welcome back, Start button!).

For Windows 8 users, downloading Windows 8.1 is almost a no-brainer. After all, the update is free and does greatly enhances the experience.

For users on previous versions of Windows who skipped Windows 8, the updated OS deserves a look. Many of the promises Microsoft began to deliver on with Windows 8 (cloud integration, for example) are fully realized in Windows 8.1. It also makes the touch-first modern UI more friendly by introducing some conveniences such as the option to boot up straight to your desktop. Read more...