Change: It’s inevitable in and of itself, and it’s inevitable that some people don’t like it.
Windows 8
A Glimpse at Cortana, Microsoft’s Version of Siri and Google Now
The Halo-inspired AI will reportedly follow Google into creepy-useful territory.
4 Things Microsoft Still Does Well
It’s easy (and popular) to predict further disaster for the once-proud tech titan. But quietly, Microsoft is doing several things well—better than we give it credit for.
Report: The Next Windows Update Could Be Seven Weeks Away
Windows 8.1 Update 1 is reportedly coming in mid-March.
Windows Metro Apps on the Desktop: Thanks, but No Thanks
You gotta keep ’em separated.
How to Stay in Desktop Mode on Your Windows 8 PC
Remain in Desktop mode as you work and even bypass the Start screen, starting up directly into Desktop.
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The Return of the Windows Start Menu: Good for Us, Good for Microsoft
The next version of Windows may restore a feature it never should have lost.
30 Days with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 2: It’s a Keeper
One home in which Microsoft’s hybrid computer makes sense.
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Windows 8.1 Is the First Rough Draft of ‘One Microsoft’
How a theoretically minor upgrade portends an entire company’s new direction.
Windows 8.1 Is Now Available to Download
Welcome back, Start button (sort of). Welcome back.
The Next Big Version of Windows Could Land in Spring 2015
On Thursday, Microsoft will release Windows 8.1, a free update for Windows 8 users. But what happens after that?
Windows 8 Interface Could Be Next on Google’s Hit List
The new test version of Chrome looks a lot like Google’s browser-based operating system.