You can now increase your hard disk space by converting your hard disk to the FAT32 format. The management tools are better. Windows 98 is designed to always be on, which means that you can perform maintenance tasks when you aren't using your computer. It automatically performs tasks like optimizing frequently used files and defragmenting your hard disk. The System Information Utility lets you check files for corruption or changes while the System Configuration Utility controls which programs and settings are loaded during boot up.
Peripheral support is stronger.
Windows 98 makes it easier to use all those new hardware gadgets you recently purchased. Windows 98 eliminates the need to buy special software. Windows 98 makes life easier for laptop users. For example, your PalmPilot can turn on your PC for the purpose of synchronizing calendars. This type of support, however, is only available for ACPI-compliant devices and it only works with some hardware.