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Windows 8

In an effort to bridge the divide between desktops, notebooks, and tablets, Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system is very touch-oriented. Our software news, reviews, and guides help you get the most out of the company’s newest environment so that you never have to feel lost.

reviews - APRIL 25 1

Some folks still say that the x86 ISA will never catch up to ARM when it comes to efficiency. Our granular power...

reviews - APRIL 9 1

Windows 8 is unquestionably intended to create consistency between consoles, tablets, phones, and the PC. But...

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news - MAY 17 0

Microsoft may launch its 8-inch Surface tablet in June, followed by Windows 8.1 in October.

news - MAY 17 0

By the way, support for Windows XP ends in April 2014... in case you didn't know that already.

news - MAY 15 0

Microsoft said the Windows 8.1 update will be free to all Windows 8 customers.

news - MAY 14 0

The future is uncertain for the rumored Xbox TV set-top box.

news - MAY 11 0

Frank X. Shaw speaks out against all the Windows 8 comparisons to New Coke.

news - MAY 10 0

We'd love to see these airing in the States.

news - MAY 9 0

Asus plans to launch smaller Windows 8 tablets too.

news - MAY 8 0

Public preview is just around the corner.

news - MAY 7 0

Still keeping mum on the details, though.

news - MAY 7 0

Six months on, Microsoft has revealed the number of Windows 8 licenses sold to OEMs and through upgrades.

news - MAY 7 13

Microsoft shouldn't have to deal with retail salesmen prejudice against Windows 8 at point-of-sale.

news - MAY 6 0

No more manual installs in Windows Store.

news - MAY 6 0

Many service like live TV will still work offline.

news - MAY 4 0

Looks like Acer and Amazon just confirmed that smaller Windows 8 tablets are on the way.

news - MAY 3 0

Acer has introduced the Aspire P3 convertible Ultrabook and the Aspire R7 multi-mode notebook.

news - MAY 3 0

Component suppliers confirm that Microsoft will launch new Surface tablets next month.

news - MAY 2 0

This is a Wireless N adapter developed specifically for Windows 8 Pro tablets, laptops and Ultrabooks.

news - MAY 1 0

The Kiosk mode has been renamed to Assigned Access, and more.

news - APRIL 30 0

3.4 million Windows 8-based tablets were sold worldwide in 1Q13.