Microsoft said “ Consumer devices are automatically encrypted and protected when using a Microsoft account. It comes enabled by default and it can be configured with BitLocker protection. Pervasive Device Encryption: Device encryption currently found in Windows Phone 8 and Windows RT is now part of all versions of Windows.Improved Biometrics: Now every version of Windows 8.1 will include biometric capabilities including optimization for fingerprinting.Remote Business Data Removal: System administrators now have the power to trigger a smart remote wipe, only to corporate data from a specific device.New policies: These new policies give system administrators greater control over features related to the Start screen, deploy apps, and prevent users from changing unauthorized settings.Workplace Join: This is a feature that Microsoft added to the PC Setting (modern-UI) and let you join an Active Directory domain by simply entering a username and password.Work Folders: This new feature allows you to sync a specific set of folders in the server to your Windows 8.1 PC, that way files are also available offline - Microsoft said “This syncing is natively integrated into the file system”.Native Miracast wireless display: No more cables or extra accessories, you can now pair a device and project content on secondary screen with Miracast-enabled projectors using Bluetooth or NFC.You can now print to any wireless printer without installing any other drivers. Wi-Fi Direct printing: It’s about printing.Microsoft also noted that it’ll work with existing printers by just putting a NFC tag to it to enable the functionality. NFC tap-to-pair printing: Print wirelessly to any NFC-enabled printer with a simple tap of your Windows 8.1 device.Mobile Broadband: Now Windows 8.1 PCs can come with embedded wireless radios that can offer longer battery life, enable thinner and cheap devices.Broadband tethering: Turn your PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot, Windows Blue now allows other devices to connect and access the mighty internet.This feature will extend to app and third-party VPN clients. VPN: Windows 8.1 includes an auto-triggered VPN feature that will automatically prompt the end-user when a connection of this type is needed.It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 6.0.62 is the latest version last time we checked. Intel WiDi is provided under a freeware license on Windows from WiFi software with no restrictions on usage. Wireless: Stream your PC's display to your TV without cables.Widgets: Add widgets to your TV or monitor.Support: Supports Intel WiDi-ready systems.Security: Keep your data secure with Wi-Fi Protected Access.Multi-screen: Share a single display across multiple devices.Miracast: Mirror your PC's display on a Miracast-enabled TV or monitor.Low Latency: Enjoy smooth streaming with minimal lag.Interoperability: Connect to other Wi-Fi Direct-enabled devices.HD Video: Stream HD videos from your PC to your TV.HD Resolution: Enjoy full HD content without the need for cables.HDCP: Play protected content on your TV or monitor.Easy Setup: Connect your PC to your TV in seconds.Connectivity: Connect to your TV or monitor wirelessly.Audio: Stream audio to your TV or monitor.These included Bluetooth devices (a couple of mice), a keyboard, mobile phones and a tablet.Īll-in-all, Intel WiDi offers the ability to do away with cables and share your PC screen in high definition, with high quality, to your television and digital receiver setup. Setup for each model is different but in our case, connecting to an LG TV running WebOS was easy.ĭepending on the environment, Intel WiDi can project your Windows desktop with little jitter or lag but we found that multiple other wireless devices close by created interference. Using Wireless Display is a painless task with Windows and this utility provides a few different options and an alternative interface for mirroring your screen on a television.Īt the moment, Intel WiDi is compatible with many different Smart TVs such as those by LG, Sony, Samsung, Panasonic and Vizio. Intel WiDi is a screen mirroring application developed by Intel which functions with some of the latest chipsets inside of desktop and laptop PCs. Wirelessly project or broadcast your PC screen to HD or 4K displays.