With only two versions of Windows 8 to be available to consumers, plus one for ARM devices (pre-installed only), what you get ought to be straightforward. But, as is usual with a new version of ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Windows 8 brings significant advantages to those who are ...

New Windows 8 PCs have UEFI Secure Boot firmware, which enables your PC to check security certificates for the boot loader, kernel, system files and drivers against a database as Windows loads. Think ...

Microsoft has already stopped supporting Windows 7 and 8, with 8.1 to follow suit soon. Here's what you need to do if you still use any of these operating systems Microsoft no longer supports Windows ...

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Are you still running Windows 8.1? Microsoft ended extended support for that version back on January 10, 2023. That means those of you stuck with the old operating system have been out of the loop for ...

Michael Angiulo, Corporate Vice-President of Windows Planning, Hardware & PC Ecosystem at Microsoft, shows "Microsoft Surface" at the launch event of Windows 8 operating system in New York, Oct 25, ...

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When it comes to operating systems, the distinction between 32-bit and 64-bit versions plays a significant role in how your PC performs and handles tasks. The terms "32-bit" and "64-bit" refer to the ...

It's easy to speed up your laptop. Which is just as well, as spending minutes at a time waiting for it to load a simple webpage or a Microsoft Office program can make even a sane person want to throw ...

Windows 8 brings significant advantages to those who are upgrading existing PCs or purchasing new ones, thanks to features that better take advantage of the new OS’s capabilities. I should mention, ...