Windows 8.1: A Solid Update, But No Game Changer
 

I believe the expression would be close, but no cigar. Try as they might, Microsoft has tidied up a bit with Windows 8.1, but still misses the mark addressing users' main objections to the OS. Well, there's always Windows 8.2. Except for small differences, like the return of the neutered Start button — without a Start menu — and a small down arrow on the Start screen pointing to where you can find your applications, there aren't a lot of visual changes from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1.

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