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Undoubtedly, Windows 8.1 introduces new improvements compared to its predecessor, Windows 8. The transition between interfaces is now more convenient. Apart from the new features that Windows 8.1 brings, the accompanying apps are also appealing to users.
For more insights into and utilization of these features, this article compiles the top 5 apps for Windows 8.1, serving as a reference for practical usage.
Download the installation package for Windows 8.1
1. MetroTube
At the forefront is MetroTube. This free app is tailored for those who frequently use YouTube on Windows. It offers essential features akin to YouTube, allowing users to watch their favorite videos based on data source and comment on the videos they watch. MetroTube is a free app available for Windows 8/Windows 8.1 users on the Windows Store.
* Download and install it here: MetroTube
2. Fhotoroom
Replace default Windows images with Fhotoroom. Through Fhotoroom, you can edit and beautify your images before sharing them with friends and family. The app also integrates additional options for basic image editing, such as resizing, cropping, and rotating images. Color and exposure adjustments, along with Instagram-like filters, are also included.
* Download and install it here: Fhotoroom
3. Nextgen Reader
Ranked third is Nextgen Reader, designed for both tablets and desktops. It functions as a regular feed reader tool, presenting a list of options on the left side of the screen with a reading window on the right. Data sources are displayed as tiles, allowing easy selection and viewing on tablets.
- Note
- To utilize Nextgen Reader, you must have a Google Reader account.
* Download and install it here: Nextgen Reader
4. Wikipedia
You're probably quite familiar with Wikipedia. This utility provides users with a comprehensive encyclopedia. Wikipedia is specially optimized for tablet users. On the Home screen, you will see highlighted articles and images, giving you a more comprehensive view of entirely random topics. However, you still have to find the articles you want by using a powerful and free search tool provided by Wikipedia.
* Download and install it here: Wikipedia
5. 8 Zip New
Finally, we have 8 Zip New - the leading file compression and decompression utility, supporting even more compression formats than Microsoft's built-in tool (RAR and 7Z) such as RAR, ZIP, 7z, ZipX, ISO, BZIP2, GZIP, TAR, ARJ, CAB... This app also integrates an image viewer, supports encrypted compressed files, and is very convenient for file management as well as compressing and decompressing files. And best of all, it's completely free.
* Download and install it here: 8 Zip New
Here is a compilation of the top 5 applications for Windows 8.1. Additionally, you can also refer to Top 7 e-book reader apps for Win 8.1 introduced by Mytour in previous articles.
