Here’s how you can pin desktop apps to the taskbar in Windows 8.1. This makes it faster and easier to access them. 1. Open the app you want to pin while in the desktop. 2. Right-click the app’s icon ...

I found Windows 8 installed in minutes, unlike Windows 11's lengthy, online, ad-filled install. I saw Windows 8 mash Windows 7's visuals with Metro, creating an awkward, incohesive UI. I found many ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. It’s been nearly 10 years since Windows 8 launched to the world as part of ...