This week Microsoft finally disclosed most of the features and improvements coming in Windows 8.1 including the return of the Start button, a hands-free mode to control apps while you are cooking, improvements on search, Internet Explorer 11, and much more. Also the company now is offering a free cover when you buy a Surface RT saving you up to $129. ASUS unveils the impressive PQ231 31.5-inch 4K monitor with 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution. And the Xbox One team releases a video to defend the video game console’s design.

Welcome to Pureinfotech: Tech Recap edition. Each weekend I will bring you a compilation of articles of the week, including how-to guides, features, tech news, and more. This is simply a list with a brief description of pieces you might have missed or you might just want to read again.

  • Microsoft to bring hands-free Kinect-like gestures to Windows 8.1
  • The Windows 8.1 Start button looks exactly like the one in the charms bar
  • Buy a Surface RT and get a free Type or Touch Cover Limited Edition
  • ASUS impressive 31.5-inch 4K monitor with 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution
  • Why the Xbox One design has a rectangular shape? (video)
  • Windows 8.1 Preview: Highlighting everything you need know
  • Watch This: Sneak peak into Microsoft’s Xbox One lab
  • Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4 features comparison chart
  • Desktop Fun: New Zealand Landscapes, West Coast theme for Windows
  • A workspace designed for sound and entertainment