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Windows 8 is a bold innovation, melding the worlds of tablets and PCs. Its excellent touch input, an app store, and better performance are compelling, but the changes will be too drastic for some and as a completely new product, a few rough edges remain.
7 years, 11 monthsWindows Phone 8 is a good-looking, well-designed, easy-to-use mobile operating system, but with a very different set of apps compared with other platforms, it's still for mavericks.
7 years, 11 monthsWindows 8.1 Update is geared towards pleasing mouse and keyboard users while simultaneously deepening integration with its touch-friendly interface.
7 years, 11 monthsWant to get the most out of Windows? You need to master the Control Panel. Here are the basics.
11 yearsFor years, people have cried out that "Microsoft is Dead!" Obviously, Redmond believes it. What else explains stupid moves like buying Minecraft and supporting the cloud fad? It's about self-confidence—Microsoft has none.
11 years, 8 monthsThe real reason Microsoft is getting rid of 18,000 staffers might isn't about efficiency and saving money.
11 years, 10 monthsFinally! Windows 8 news about Microsoft's most dedicated customer base: business.
12 yearsWindows 8 was designed to work with touch-equipped PCs?and feels like it when used on anything else.
12 yearsWindows Phone 8 is a good-looking, well-designed, easy-to-use mobile operating system, but with a very different set of apps compared with other platforms, it's still for mavericks.
12 yearsWindows 8 upgrade pricing set to rise to Windows 7 levels: $119.99 for regular, $199.99 for Pro.
12 yearsSupport for WebGL and SPDY make belated appearance in Internet Explorer, while it leads in touch input.
12 yearsMicrosoft has made significant strides with the latest version of its revamped operating system, but keyboard-and-mouse using desktop users still have no reason to cheer.
12 yearsLeaked Windows 8.1 Update 1 screens show Microsoft moving towards a more intuitive interface.
12 yearsWindows 8.1 Update is geared towards pleasing mouse and keyboard users while simultaneously deepening integration with its touch-friendly interface.
12 yearsWindows Phone and Windows 8 together make a more attractive proposition for would-be developers; throwing in the Xbox One could be a game changer.
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