Windows 8 Start menu apps showdown: What’s the best way to get your Start menu back?
There are numerous Windows 8 start menu replacements to choose from. Which is best? We've tested three options to help you pick the best for your desktop.
International Space Station incorporating more Linux computers [Updated]
The United Space Alliance, which manages all the computers on-board the ISS, taps Debian 6 as the go-to OS for the station for its security and adaptability
Lenovo’s 27-inch IdeaCentre Horizon table PC now available starting at $1,699
Lenovo's IdeaCentre Horizon wowed us when we first saw it at CES in January. This unique machine takes the term "desktop" literally, and is available today.
Microsoft: Don’t expect iTunes for Windows 8 ‘any time soon,’ the ball’s in Apple’s court
An official iTunes app has yet to arrive on Windows 8, making it hard for users to navigate the software, and Microsoft says you shouldn't expect one soon.
Windows 8 app store now has 50,000 apps to choose from
The Windows 8 app store reached a new milestone: With 50,000 apps in its store, it now has more than twice the number of apps it had just three months ago.
Microsoft outs bizarre Windows 8 ads … and pulls them down quickly
Microsoft's new "Windows 8 Training Camp" ads are bizarre yet entertaining at the same time. Too bad they were pulled down as quickly as they were launched.
Acer executive tips the W3 Windows 8 tablet for launch on June 4
An Acer executive has tipped the Acer W3 Windows 8 tablet for launch on June 4. Recently leaked through Amazon, the W3 is set to be one of the first, small Windows 8 tablets, and could cost just $380.
TiVo to pull free Desktop PC software in early June
Definitely something for TiVo owners to jump on before June 2013 rolls around, the free version of TiVo Desktop for PC will be discontinued in favor of the premium version of the software.
Six months later: Microsoft sells 100 million Windows 8 licenses, keeps pace with Windows 7
It's been six months since launch. The number of Windows 8 licenses sold is already on par with Windows 7, and the Windows Store is now 67,000 apps strong.
Asus CEO believes 7-inch tablets will be the special sauce Windows 8 needs
Asus CEO Jerry Shen reveals in an earnings call this morning that sub-$300, 7-inch Windows 8 slates are coming later this year, but is still lukewarm on RT.
Toshiba Kirabook vs. Retina Apple MacBook Pro: Spec showdown
How does the Toshiba Kirabook compare to the Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display? We breakdown the highest configurations of both notebooks in a showdown.
HP’s Probook line gets a design upgrade, still all business
The HP Probook 400 series is made for serious business but looks more like something you should envy.
Report: April sees increase in Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 users
More users are starting to use Windows 8, but Microsoft still has a lot of work to do if it wants the system's growth to be on par with Windows 7's.
Intel hopes its new Atom will revitalize Windows 8 tablets
It's Intel to the rescue for, Windows 8 as the chip-maker gears up to introduce its latest Atom processor, hoping to improve performance and multitasking.
Skype starts Outlook.com integration, video voicemail comes to Windows desktop beta
Microsoft's rolling out Outlook.com with Skype integration to UK users; U.S. and Germany will get it soon. Skype's video voicemail service was also updated.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad S431 boasts a 14-inch display in a 13-inch body, starts at $700
Lenovo adds three Ivy Bridge-powered laptops and OneLink dock to its spring lineup: the 14-inch ThinkPad S431, 14-inch ThinkPad E431 and the 15.6-inch E531.
Windows tablets grab 7.4 percent of the market share, Android up 177 percent
Microsoft has released its Q1 results for Windows tablets, and they've managed to rise from zero to 7.4 of the market share in less than six months.
Acer’s new laptop doubles as the Enterprise in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ teaser
A yet-to-be-announced Acer Windows 8 laptop stars as the USS Enterprise in a 30-second teaser for the upcoming 'Star Trek Into Darkness' from J. J. Abrams.
Meet the world’s thinnest and lightest laptop: Taiwan’s Inhon Blade 13 Carbon
Taiwanese laptop maker Inhon recently unveiled two Windows 8 laptops: The all-metal, 10.7mm-thin and 1.9-pound Blade 13 Carbon, and all-fiberglass Blade 13.
Windows 8.1 might have a Start button, but no Start menu
An increasing number of reports about Window 8.1 or Windows Blue have been coming out lately, the latest of which indicates that the upcoming operating system might bring back the Start button but forego the Start menu.
Microsoft confirms it’s working on something small, maybe a 7-inch Surface tablet or smartwatch?
Microsoft's chief financial officer, Peter Klein, has hinted at a 7-inch tablet, available fairly soon. Also, smartwatches are a possibility.
Nokia’s loses another $200 million, but another Lumia is on the way
First quarter shows $196 million loss, while cash and liquid assets show a sizable gain. The rumored Lumia Catwalk should be out in North America this year.
Price check! Intel says Windows 8 touch products will drop to $200
Intel CEO Paul Otellini says that the price of Windows 8 tablets and touch laptops could drop to as low as $200 thanks to Intel's quad-core Bay Trail chip.
Razer Edge gaming tablet shipping pre-loaded with Valve’s Steam software
Today at GDC in San Francisco, Razer announced that Valve's Steam software will come preloaded on the Edge and Edge Pro Windows 8 tablets.
There is hope! Windows 8.1 may bring back the Start button
Rumor has it that not only will Windows 8.1 let users boot directly to the desktop, it'll also bring back the heavily-missed Start button. Huzzah!
Dell announces 13-inch Latitude 3330 laptop for students and schools
Dell unveils a school-friendly 13-inch Latitude 3330 laptop that supports Wi-Di, multiple OSes, and comes with security features that protect student data.
Windows 8.1 could let you skip the Metro Start screen and go straight to desktop
Microsoft Portal found a line of code inside a beta version of Windows 8.1 that may let you bypass the Metro-tiled Start screen and boot straight to desktop.
Asus’ 13-inch Taichi 31 with back-to-back 1080p displays finally goes on sale
After making its debut last October, Asus' Taichi 31 with dual 13-inch full HD displays and improved battery life is finally making its way to our shores
How to install Windows 8 on a Mac
If you’re a Mac owner curious to give Windows 8 a whirl but can't afford a new PC, follow our guide to find out just how easy it is to install Windows 8 on a Mac.
Could Intel’s next-gen ‘Bay Trail’ Atom processor save new Windows 8 tablets?
At IDF 2013, Intel discussed the upcoming quad-core Atom chips that will be powering the next wave of Windows 8 tablets, which will arrive later this year.
Samsung’s 13-inch Series 9 Premium Ultrabook with 1080p HD display now available for $1,400
Samsung updates its premium 13-inch Series 9 Ultrabook with a 1080p full HD non-touch display, an Intel Core i7 processor, 128GB SSD, and W8 for $1,400.
Bad day to be Windows 8: New OS blamed for 14% drop in Q1 PC sales
Thud. That's the sound of PC sales dropping 14 percent in the first quarter of this year according to a new report, and Windows 8 is getting all the blame.
Samsung accidentally leaks $1,200 Windows 8 ATIV Book 6 for the U.S.
Hinting at a new naming structure for its W8 laptops, a yet-to-be-announced "ATIV Book 6" laptop was pulled from Samsung's website after a brief leak today.
3 moves Microsoft needs to pull an Apple-style turnaround
Microsoft has seen better days. But ironically, it could learn a thing or two about a return to glory from Apple, which came back from even worse odds a decade ago.