Getting to Know Windows 8.1 Update 1 While You Wait For It

The web is ablaze with people proclaiming that Windows 8.1 Update 1 is now available through Windows Update. It's not – yet. But, it will be this afternoon. People tend to forget that Windows Update runs on Redmond time. When the Update 1 bits finally syncs across those Cloud servers out there, it will finally be available for everyone.

If you can't wait for the update to be available for Windows Update, Neowin has posted up the manual download links, but this requires you to jump through a multitude of hoops to get the update installed, including a required order for installation.

Just relax. The bits will be available soon enough. To help ease the tension, sit back, and check out the latest round of Windows 8.1 Update get-to-know videos.

Window 8.1 Update: Meet the New Windows

Windows 8.1 Update: Your familiar desktop, only better

Windows 8.1 Update: Get around faster with the charms

Windows 8.1 Update: Make Windows All About You!