I'm shopping around for a new laptop for a family member. I've briefly used Windows 8 but not really extensively. To be honest I'm a Mac user so it's not like I use the Windows OS on a daily basis. I ...

Buying a new Windows 8 device isn’t as simple as, say, picking up a new Android tablet. The device-spanning nature of the overhauled operating system means Windows works on a vast array of hardware, ...

Not to worry. I recently had my first up close and personal encounter with Windows 8. At first, it was a little disconcerting. But in no time, I was pretty happy with what Microsoft has come up with.

Need a mouse for your Windows 8 laptop or a keyboard for your Windows RT tablet? These devices from Microsoft and Logitech are solid options from proven peripherals vendors. If you’ve just bought a ...

Don’t say they didn’t warn you. Turn on a PC running Microsoft Windows 8.1 and you’re likely to be greeted with a full-screen message warning that the operating system will no longer be supported ...