After having worked on Windows 8.1 for an entire year, Microsoft has finally made the first Windows 8 update official – the free Windows 8.1 upgrade is now available for download through the Windows ...

Microsoft’s decision to not tamper with the foundation of Windows 8 by leaving it largely unchanged helped the company bring forth dozens of crucial improvements alongside better app ecosystem in the ...

I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on photo and video editing, operating systems, and web browsers. Prior to my current role, I covered software and apps for ...

To say Windows 8 is a knockout crowd-pleaser would be a downright — and dastardly — lie. As sleek, swift and imaginative as the touchscreen operating system may be have seemed upon its initial release ...

This morning, Microsoft released Windows 8.1. Windows 8 users can upgrade for free by visiting the Windows Store; if you have another operating system, the upgrade will cost you the same price as ...

is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft finalized its upcoming Windows 8.1 Update recently, but the ...

The Windows 8.1 Update launches Tuesday, April 8. Here's a quick rundown of the things you need to know about Microsoft's latest OS and how to get it. Jason Parker has been at CNET for nearly 15 years ...

We're here to answer all your questions about Windows 8.1: the new features, the best devices, and whether you should upgrade. Richard Trenholm was CNET's film and TV editor, covering the big screen, ...