Jakob Nielsen says that Microsoft's new operating system is plagued by "hidden features [and] reduced discoverability," among other issues. CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a technology columnist who ...

Windows 8: Metro name switched metroff, now: Windows 8 Removing Metro means needing to specify an app works on both Windows RT and Windows 8 (Pro, Enterprise, Server) through the “Windows 8 UI” that ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Microsoft is scrambling to preserve what's left of its kingdom. Since the company released its Windows operating system in 1985, most of the sequels have been variations on the ...

It's only a matter of few weeks before the commercial launch of windows 8 operating system. In fact, Windows has already shipped out its windows 8 OS out to retail stores. Coming October, you can ...

On October 26, 2012, Microsoft released Windows 8, a hybrid tablet/desktop operating system that took bold risks but garnered mixed reviews. Ten years later, we’ve caught up with former Windows ...

Though Windows 8 is winning rave reviews for its touch-friendly tablet experience, many feel that the operating system’s “Modern-style” UI makes life more difficult for PC users. Count usability ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft is scrambling to preserve what's left of its kingdom. Since the company released its Windows operating system in 1985, most of the sequels have been variations on the same ...

After nearly a year’s worth of rumors and months of dabbling with the Developer Preview, the much-ballyhooed Windows 8.1 update finally—finally!—lands in the Windows Store Thursday. Microsoft’s ...

Windows 8 could inspire more PC makers to design machines that combine the convenience of computer tablets with the utility of a notebook computer. These devices would be similar to the so-called ...

If you’re frustrated by the lack of a Start menu on Windows 8 but want to move your experience forward rather than bring back the Start menu of yore, try Pokki. When Windows 8.1 ships tomorrow, the ...

The details are below, but Microsoft will reportedly soon unveil ‘Windows 8’ as the replacement name for Metro in all places where Metro was used, such as Metro app, Metro UI or Metro design.