Microsoft Plans to Launch "Windows 9" in April 2015

Microsoft intends to unveil its own plan of next version of Windows operating system through Developers Conference "Build 2014", which will carry the code name "Threshold", according to the blogger technical “Paul Thurrott “.

According to Thurrott, the owner of "SuperSite for Windows" website, it is likely that the American company will launch the name "Windows 9 " on the next generation of the operating system , the leaks indicate that Microsoft which seeks to bring a number of radical changes to the "Windows 8", such as restore "Start" button , in addition to that it will be proximity platform include "Windows Phone" and "Windows RT", and in order to strengthen the bonding between the three operating systems.

It is noteworthy that the "Windows 8", which passed on its release more than a year, is suffering from a lack of adoption by users, in favor of "Windows 7" operating system, although the company launched several enhancements in the free version, which bears the number 8.1.

Windows 8.1

Although Microsoft each year during the Developers Conference (BUILD conference) - to be held this year in April- launched a test version of the next version of Windows operating system, the case will be different during (Build Conference 2014), according to Thurrott, the company will launch a radical modernization of the "Windows8.1" operating system along with the launch of "Windows Phone 8.1" for smartphones.

According to Thurrott's sources, “Windows 9" will be launched in April of next year 2015, with drastic changes in addition to the development of the user interface, and separate  the Windows to two versions, one for ordinary consumers and the other to businesses.

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Microsoft Officially Launched Windows 8.1

Microsoft has officially announced that the final version of “Windows 8.1" operating system is available to download from the company's website, where "Windows 8" users can now update  their devices to "Windows 8.1" for free, as stated on Microsoft's official website.

  

The users who do not have "Windows 8”, they should pay fees amounting to $119.99 for "Windows 8.1", or $199.99 for “Windows 8.1 Pro".

  

Microsoft developed "Windows 8.1" so that they are fully compatible with touch screen devices, as well as better support for multiple monitors, and providing many applications and programs such as "Skype", and "Internet Explorer 11" web browser.

  

The new update includes a set of internal changes to the operating system, as well as amendments to the interfaces and updates on some of the most Microsoft applications.

Microsoft said that it took into account all the comments and suggestions received from users during development of Windows 8.1, and tried to solve the problems faced by the users.

One of the most prominent changes to Windows 8.1 is the restoration of "Start Menu" button to the lower left corner of the interface, the cancellation of this button in the Windows 8 is the most prominent problems complained by Windows 8 users. Although Microsoft did not restore the "Start" menu in the same old design found in Windows 7, but the new menu in Windows 8.1 includes most of the usual options.

Windows 8.1 also included and option allows the operating system to boot directly to the desktop interface without passing compulsory to "Metro" interface as it is in Windows 8.

The search in Windows 8.1 has some improvements, when you search for any subject, the Windows shows the results of the search engine "Bing" in addition to the results from applications and files in the cloud storage service "Sky Drive", and the user can ask the Windows read the results of search audibly.

One of the improved feature in Windows 8.1, is the possibility of a row and run multiple applications side by side on the screen by "Snap" property, which supports run up to four applications on one screen, and allows running eight applications on two screens with the assumption that the screens have sufficient resolution.

Microsoft also has made significant improvements to the Windows Store in terms of the view, the main page of the store dedicated to promote the most prominent and the latest applications across large images and titles, also the camera application has significant improvement, where Microsoft added wide range of image editing options such as improving the color, adjust lighting and contrast, fix the red-eye effect, and adding a set of filters to improve photos.

  

Microsoft said that it will provide DVD disks of  "Windows 8.1"  for sale in stores starting on Friday October 18, while can be downloaded from the its website by visiting the link.

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Microsoft Unveils the Prices of Windows 8.1 Versions

Microsoft has unveiled the prices of the versions of the operating system Windows 8.1, and it has unveiled the officially date of sale system to users of desktops and laptops.

   

Microsoft explained that users of computers with an original copy of the operating system Windows 8 will be able to free download the Windows 8.1 through Windows store on the Internet.

Windows 8.1 will be available for download on October 18, Microsoft advised Windows 8 users to update to the new version that addresses the gaps and problems of the old version, also brings a range of new features.

   

Microsoft added that users of older versions of Windows, such as Windows 7 and preceded versions, they can also update to Windows 8.1 but not free.

Microsoft announced that Windows 8.1 will be available for purchase and download directly from Windows website or via a DVD of official stores, and it will cost $119.99, as Windows 8.1 Pro will cost about $199.99, Microsoft explained that those prices are for the U.S. market may differ in some markets.

  

Users of computers that are running Windows 8.1, which are computers that have been recently launched in the market, they can update to the most professional system Windows 8.1 Pro for $99.99.

Microsoft said that Windows 8.1 is not designed to be installed on computers that are running Windows XP and Windows Vista, so the users of those systems should buy a DVD of the new system and then remove the old version and install the new version.

It is noteworthy that the new version Windows 8.1 includes many improvements, such as:

• Start button, which missed in Windows 8.
• The possibility of moving easily between the new interface (Metro) and the desktop interface.
• Developing the search across "Bing", you can search within files, applications, the Internet and within the Sky Drive.
• Include "Internet Explorer 11".

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How to Turn Off Laptop Monitor Without Shutdown

You may want to turn off the laptop monitor only and leave the device running without shutdown, because you want to download a file from the Internet or you want to listen to music without being upset of screen light.

You may need to turn off the laptop monitor at numerous and repeated cases, and although Windows automatically turn off the laptop monitor when not used for a certain period, but you may need to turn off the monitor immediately without waiting for the end of the period.

This is in the case of use of the laptop, but for the desktop you can turn off the computer monitor of the play button.

   

We'll use in this topic a simple and easy tool did not need to install, and works with all versions of Windows, Monitor Off.

Video:

1- Download the Monitor Off tool, and extract it.

2- Open the MonitorOff tool, click YES to turn off your laptop monitor.

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