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'Windows 9 Threshold' operating system to be release soon with lot of expectations. Microsoft yet to confirm the release date of this newer OS version. However, 30th September 2014 can expect some news about this Windows 9 series. 30th Sept 2014 - A Big Day for Microsoft on Windows 9 Preview There is a expectation that, Microsoft would reveal some news about its new operating system Windows 9 features and first look. Few screen shots expected how the it looks like etc. Any Win9 vs Win8 previous versions OS Architecture differences? Yes could be a chance and as per the news that, security wise kernel will be robust as like the Unix operating systems and few more features to be added. Windows9 Beta and Preview release dates if any? (download links) Expectation is 30th Sept'14 would see some news about these releases.

As expected Windows 8.1 Update been released as 'August Update' and however as per the reviews says it doesn't include much of its new features in it. The following some of them could be the improvements in this new update Windows 8.1 : Precision touchpad improvements and 3 new end-user settings been added like  Leave touch pad on when a mouse is connected, allow right-clicks on the touchpad, double-tap and drag are the new. Miracast Receive – exposes a set of Wi-Fi direct APIs for Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV) drivers or OEM drivers to develop Windows 32-bit applications that run on all supported x86-based or x64-based versions of Windows 8.1, enabling the computer as a Miracast receiver. Minimizing login prompts for SharePoint Online – reduces the number of prompts with federated use in accessing SharePoint Online sites. If you select the “Keep me signed in” check box when you log on for the first time, you will not see prompts for successive access to t...