Sure, most of the fanfare about Windows 8 has centered on its use in tablets, but the operating system is also designed for laptops and desktops. If you have an old PC knocking around, why not give ...

Hints and tips to help you get more from Windows 8 and 8.1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Windows 8 apps aim to be simpler than ...

Microsoft's reimagining of its dominant operating system is launching this week and we round-up all the details you need to know about desktop and tablet versions of the OS. Windows 8 is the successor ...

Windows RT was a strange move by Microsoft, and the Acer Iconia W3 proves it, by cramming full-fat Windows 8 into a tablet with an 8.1in screen. At first Microsoft seemed to be pushing Windows 8 at ...

DVDs and digital downloads are both available from the Microsoft Store, costing £99.99 for the basic package, £189.99 for Windows Pro (this gives you enterprise features like remote desktop, extra ...

After a lengthy wait, the time has finally come for the world to get its hands on Windows 8. Not everyone is going to be installing it clean on a brand new PC, though. A lot of people will be looking ...

With Windows 8.1, Microsoft both polishes up the software, removing some of the illogicalities, and adds some new features. It makes for a smoother computing experience in general, and for those users ...