Apple wants users who still rely on Windows as the operating system for their computer to be able to continue using its services without any problem, for this reason, those in Cupertino have launched a update of its control panel for iCloud that makes it fully compatible with Windows 8.
Thanks to the installation of this utility, users will be able to manage the services associated with iCloud from the Microsoft operating system. The synchronization of photos, browser favorites, emails, contacts, calendar appointments and pending tasks between our iOS device and the computer is possible thanks to iCloud Control Panel.
For download iCloud Control Panel version 2.1.1 which is compatible with Windows 8 you can make use of the website that Apple has enabled for all users who need to install this tool.
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Source - iPad Italy
Link - iCloud Control Panel 2.1.1