Gadgetory

did you think Windows 8 was great probably not if you are one of those people who thought it stunk windows 8.1 improves the operating system in nearly every way possible one of the most talked about changes is the ability to now boot directly into the desktop allowing you to avoid that clutter and complicated Start menu this can be done by entering desktop mode and right-clicking on the windows taskbar next select properties click on the navigation tab and check the box that reads go to the desktop instead of the start when I sign in now the next time when you turn on your system you'll go straight to the desktop without ever seeing the Start screen windows 8.1 is available as a free download for Windows 8 users in the Windows Store for more how-tos on Microsoft's new operating system be sure to check out how to see Netcom for CNET i'm dan Graziano