7 hidden features in Microsoft Windows 8.1

[Jazzy]

Microsoft launched Windows 8.1 last month, featuring a range of refinements and functional improvements, including a more customisable Start screen, enhanced Bing search, and a range of new apps and services. Here are some of the operating system's best hidden features.

If you're using Windows 8.1, did you know about these hidden features?

 

[Evil Eye]

That hands-free mode sounds pretty cool

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Is the update free? I have Windows 8 but I dont know if its 8.1, my computer is always updating stuff.

 

[Jazzy]

Is the update free? I have Windows 8 but I dont know if its 8.1, my computer is always updating stuff.

It's free to update from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 - Click here for the update