Our quick take
Windows 8.1 - 4.5 / 5
People, music and email apps updated, mixed results
Best third-party apps
Updates automatically
Search fixed
Windows 8 reviewed simply
Developers, developers, developers…
Return of the Start Button
Boot to desktop
Should I upgrade?
To recap
If you’re a Windows 8 user, upgrading to 8.1 is a no-brainer. If you’re considering Windows 8 for the first time, then 8.1 should offer the incentive you need to use it. The UI still favours the touch interface, but the core OS is amazing, and it’s truly a great upgrade to Windows
