To address criticisms from both consumers and businesses, Microsoft has made a notable number of changes in the free Windows 8.1 update.
Ability to Shut Down from the Start Button
Another feature that quietly returned with the Start Button is the ability to shut down, or to restart, the PC with a few mouse clicks from the desktop. For desktop users, this is certainly more convenient than having to switch to the Start screen and going through the convoluted process of signing out. While this tweak is hardly an earthshaking one, old-timers and users who spend most of their time on the desktop will certainly grow to appreciate it.