Windows 8.1 countdown!

Can’t wait for Windows 8.1? Just today, the Windows Blog announced the general availability of Windows 8.1 in the Windows Store.  Exactly 8 days before Windows 8 turns one year old, on October 18, 2013 the 8.1 update will be available worldwide.  Existing Windows 8 users can get this update for FREE.  It will also be available on retail and beginning October 18, newly shipped PCs will carry Windows 8.1.

This free update will give you more cloud integration with SkyDrive, better transition from desktop to start screen, four sizes of tiles, Internet Explorer 11, unified search across all your apps, workplace join for BYOD scenarios in the enterprise and more!

While waiting for the official update you may download the Windows 8.1 preview at www.preview.windows.com.