Hands-free PC control device The Leap partnering with Asus
The Leap will now come bundled with some select Asus computers, and that's only the start of the company's coming OEM announcements.
HP SpectreOne Review
HP ditches the “Envy” moniker for the more exclusive “Spectre.” But does The HP SpectreOne All-in-One desktop deserve its elite status?
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge Twist Review
Lenovo updates its ThinkPad X Series convertible with the Edge Twist. At just under $800, is this Windows 8 tablet/laptop hybrid for the masses?
Acer Aspire M5 Touch Review
We gave a rave review to the Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M5 earlier this year, but will the company’s updated touch model equally impress?
Dell XPS 12 Review
A Windows 8 Ultrabook that converts into a tablet? To find out how Dell's XPS 12 stacks up against other convertibles, we put it to the test ... and liked what we saw.
When should you upgrade your operating system?
You may always desire the latest and greatest, but does spending the money and time always make sense? The answer, as it turns out, depends.
Why won’t my email work in Windows 8’s Mail app?
So you've upgrade to Windows 8 and are now wondering why your email isn't working in Windows 8's Mail app? We know why, and we also know how to help.
Toshiba Satellite S955 Review
Toshiba's Satellite S955 offers a very basic, no-frills Windows 8 experience that doesn't disappoint, but should really come in cheaper for what it is.
Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Review
Microsoft builds a tablet so pleasant to use that, at times, we forgot about the current limitations of Windows RT. But is it worth the high asking price?
How to Dual Boot Windows 7 and Windows 8
The thought of diving headlong into Microsoft's radically new Windows 8 operating system is a little scary to many computer owners. For those who are cautious, never fear: you can have the best of both worlds.
Microsoft will allow mature games in the Windows 8 Store afterall
The Windows 8 Store's guidelines prevent UK video game publishers from selling many of their most popular games through Microsoft's new service. On the new operating system's launch day, Microsoft said it would ease ratings restrictions, but it may be some time before changes take effect.
How to Install Windows 8
Heard the hype? Curious to try Windows 8 for yourself? Here's how to get the shiny new OS up and running in a jiffy, if you're bold enough to take Microsoft's $40 upgrade option seriously.
What I love and what I hate about Windows 8
Radical design changes mean there is both plenty to adore in Windows 8, and plenty to abhor.
Microsoft Xbox 360 update comes to all, introducing disruptive changes
Microsoft completed its week long roll out of the new Xbox 360 dashboard on Tuesday, preparing its console business for the Friday release of Windows 8. Changes to the interface might not please users, though.
ASUS Vivo Tab RT Review
The Asus Vivo Tab is one of the first devices to come out running Windows RT, the tablet version of Windows 8, but is it worth the $600 price tag?
What’s new in Windows 8?
Windows 8 includes a new interface, but that's just the beginning. Find out what's important in Microsoft's latest operating system.
Why Microsoft wins even if Windows 8 flops
Windows 8 can "fail" and Microsoft will still be laughing all the way to the bank.
Acer joins the Windows 8 party with touchscreen Aspire notebooks and ultrabooks
Acer has announced a range of new Aspire V5 and M5 Windows 8 machines, including touchscreen notebooks and ultrabooks.
Which type of device is best for Windows 8?
By turning the traditional mouse-and-keyboard paradigm on its head, Windows 8 will open the door for a diverse array of new devices, and retooled old ones. But which will work best?
How will Windows Phone 8 change EA’s place in mobile gaming?
Electronic Arts pledged its support to Windows Phone 8. What does Microsoft's new mobile platform mean for one of gaming's big publishers?
Microsoft talks “new Xbox” as Xbox Windows games surface
A Microsoft executive publicly mentions the Xbox 720 on the same day its revealed that Windows 8 will come with Xbox-branded games.
Are Ultrabooks an epic failure?
Intel has been banking on ultrabooks to re-ignite PC sales, but PC sales remain flat, and Ultrabook sales are far below expectations.
PixelSense: The not-so-secret advantage of the Microsoft Surface tablet
Microsoft’s new Surface tablet has one hardware secret the company has been playing close to the vest: a unique optical glass screen that can actually “see” what you put on it.
Acer embraces Windows 8 and launches six new products, including two tablets, using Microsoft’s latest OS
Acer has launched a series of touchscreen Windows 8 machines, including two tablets, two ultrabooks and two desktop all-in-ones.
Intel woos Apple, plans Windows 8 ‘hybrid’ tablets for November
Intel has big plans. An anonymous source claims that more than a dozen Intel-based Windows 8 devices will be released in November: some tablets, some laptops, and some 'hybrids.' After that, the chipmaker plans to court Apple.
Cleanup in aisle sex: How app stores are censoring smut
Microsoft is working to scour Windows Phone Marketplace of apps that contain sexually-oriented images or content. Why the change...and what might it mean for Windows 8?
Microsoft abandons Windows Live branding in Windows 8
As Microsoft continues to finish up work on Windows 8 for a projected Fall 2012 release date, the company is leaving behind a familiar brand in favor of continuity across devices.
Photos: Microsoft’s last (and worst) CES keynote
Microsoft ends its current run of CES appearances in a keynote featuring Ryan Seacrest and a "tweet choir."
Hands-on: Tobii and Windows 8 Gaze interface
CES 2012 - Tobbi shows off its eye-tracking technology for Windows 8 Gaze interface.
Acer will continue developing tablets, despite struggles
Acer's founder has reiterated the company's dedication to the tablet market, despite low sales.
Microsoft announces Picture Passwords for Windows 8
While the security of personal computers and mobile devices is always a priority for most consumers, Microsoft is taking password protection to the visual level with picture gestures.
Adobe releases final mobile Flash update, includes Ice Cream Sandwich support
While the mobile version of Flash has slowly depreciated in value with the rise of HTML5-capable browsers, Adobe still wanted to push out a final update to Flash Player for Android devices.
Microsoft’s president of Windows Phone moves to a new role
Microsoft has shaken up its management team, moving president Andy Lees on to an unspecified role dealing with both Windows Phone and Windows 8, while Terry Myerson will take over his duties as head of the Windows Phone department.
Microsoft woos Windows Store developers with higher revenue shares
Microsoft is trying to attract developers to its upcoming Windows Store, saying it'll only take 20 percent of an app's selling price one it earns over $25,000.