We try to answer your questions about Windows 8. Microsoft is expected to release the Windows 8 Consumer Preview on Wednesday. The preview is essentially an open beta for users who want a sneak peek ...

Microsoft makes a bold statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, but that learning curve won't be an easy climb for many.

(MoneyWatch) The transition to each new version of Windows has always drawn criticism. Back in 2001, even the now-beloved Windows XP was met with widespread derision for its supposedly IQ-lowering ...

As Windows 8 and its accompanying devices launch on Oct. 26, you’ll want to make sure you know the differences between the various flavors of Windows 8 before purchasing a device or upgrade pack.

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As it has quickly become the new Windows standard, like XP before it, Windows 10 gets better and better with each major update. At its core, Windows 10 combines the best features of Windows 7 and 8 ...

I like Windows 8. Let's just start there. I've used Windows 8 since before the Consumer Preview version. I have Windows 8 installed on a Samsung Series 7 Slate which is docked on my desk, and I ...

To say Windows 8 is a knockout crowd-pleaser would be a downright — and dastardly — lie. As sleek, swift and imaginative as the touchscreen operating system may be have seemed upon its initial release ...

Windows 8 isn’t for everyone. If you’re mostly a desktop PC user comfortable with Windows 7, upgrading to Windows 8 is probably not worthwhile. If you’re a mobile user who needs easy access to the ...