Starting with Windows 8 (and continuing with Windows 8.1) I have noticed that changing your password is broken once the password is expired. I’m posting this so that others can be aware and not fall into the same pit that I often find myself. 

Note: This is strictly my opinion and in no way should be conveyed as the opinion of anyone else.

Now that the Win 8.1 Preview is out I can give my personal opinion on it. First we should discuss some of the new features and then whether it is a mandatory upgrade or not. Note that I’m ignoring all the new features around corporate environments and Windows Store apps.