Toshiba Kirabook vs. Retina Apple MacBook Pro: Spec showdown
How does the Toshiba Kirabook compare to the Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display? We breakdown the highest configurations of both notebooks in a showdown.
HP’s Probook line gets a design upgrade, still all business
The HP Probook 400 series is made for serious business but looks more like something you should envy.
Report: April sees increase in Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 users
More users are starting to use Windows 8, but Microsoft still has a lot of work to do if it wants the system's growth to be on par with Windows 7's.
Intel hopes its new Atom will revitalize Windows 8 tablets
It's Intel to the rescue for, Windows 8 as the chip-maker gears up to introduce its latest Atom processor, hoping to improve performance and multitasking.
Latest Windows 8.1 screenshots reveal new lock screen app alarm options
Screenshots from one of latest builds of Windows 8.1 have surfaced showing new options for the lock screen, user access control, and developer tools.
Skype starts Outlook.com integration, video voicemail comes to Windows desktop beta
Microsoft's rolling out Outlook.com with Skype integration to UK users; U.S. and Germany will get it soon. Skype's video voicemail service was also updated.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad S431 boasts a 14-inch display in a 13-inch body, starts at $700
Lenovo adds three Ivy Bridge-powered laptops and OneLink dock to its spring lineup: the 14-inch ThinkPad S431, 14-inch ThinkPad E431 and the 15.6-inch E531.
Windows tablets grab 7.4 percent of the market share, Android up 177 percent
Microsoft has released its Q1 results for Windows tablets, and they've managed to rise from zero to 7.4 of the market share in less than six months.
Acer’s new laptop doubles as the Enterprise in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ teaser
A yet-to-be-announced Acer Windows 8 laptop stars as the USS Enterprise in a 30-second teaser for the upcoming 'Star Trek Into Darkness' from J. J. Abrams.
Meet the world’s thinnest and lightest laptop: Taiwan’s Inhon Blade 13 Carbon
Taiwanese laptop maker Inhon recently unveiled two Windows 8 laptops: The all-metal, 10.7mm-thin and 1.9-pound Blade 13 Carbon, and all-fiberglass Blade 13.
Windows 8.1 might have a Start button, but no Start menu
An increasing number of reports about Window 8.1 or Windows Blue have been coming out lately, the latest of which indicates that the upcoming operating system might bring back the Start button but forego the Start menu.
Microsoft confirms it’s working on something small, maybe a 7-inch Surface tablet or smartwatch?
Microsoft's chief financial officer, Peter Klein, has hinted at a 7-inch tablet, available fairly soon. Also, smartwatches are a possibility.
Nokia’s loses another $200 million, but another Lumia is on the way
First quarter shows $196 million loss, while cash and liquid assets show a sizable gain. The rumored Lumia Catwalk should be out in North America this year.
Price check! Intel says Windows 8 touch products will drop to $200
Intel CEO Paul Otellini says that the price of Windows 8 tablets and touch laptops could drop to as low as $200 thanks to Intel's quad-core Bay Trail chip.
Razer Edge gaming tablet shipping pre-loaded with Valve’s Steam software
Today at GDC in San Francisco, Razer announced that Valve's Steam software will come preloaded on the Edge and Edge Pro Windows 8 tablets.
There is hope! Windows 8.1 may bring back the Start button
Rumor has it that not only will Windows 8.1 let users boot directly to the desktop, it'll also bring back the heavily-missed Start button. Huzzah!
Dell announces 13-inch Latitude 3330 laptop for students and schools
Dell unveils a school-friendly 13-inch Latitude 3330 laptop that supports Wi-Di, multiple OSes, and comes with security features that protect student data.
Windows 8.1 could let you skip the Metro Start screen and go straight to desktop
Microsoft Portal found a line of code inside a beta version of Windows 8.1 that may let you bypass the Metro-tiled Start screen and boot straight to desktop.
Asus’ 13-inch Taichi 31 with back-to-back 1080p displays finally goes on sale
After making its debut last October, Asus' Taichi 31 with dual 13-inch full HD displays and improved battery life is finally making its way to our shores
How to install Windows 8 on a Mac
If you’re a Mac owner curious to give Windows 8 a whirl but can't afford a new PC, follow our guide to find out just how easy it is to install Windows 8 on a Mac.
Could Intel’s next-gen ‘Bay Trail’ Atom processor save new Windows 8 tablets?
At IDF 2013, Intel discussed the upcoming quad-core Atom chips that will be powering the next wave of Windows 8 tablets, which will arrive later this year.
Samsung’s 13-inch Series 9 Premium Ultrabook with 1080p HD display now available for $1,400
Samsung updates its premium 13-inch Series 9 Ultrabook with a 1080p full HD non-touch display, an Intel Core i7 processor, 128GB SSD, and W8 for $1,400.
Bad day to be Windows 8: New OS blamed for 14% drop in Q1 PC sales
Thud. That's the sound of PC sales dropping 14 percent in the first quarter of this year according to a new report, and Windows 8 is getting all the blame.
Samsung accidentally leaks $1,200 Windows 8 ATIV Book 6 for the U.S.
Hinting at a new naming structure for its W8 laptops, a yet-to-be-announced "ATIV Book 6" laptop was pulled from Samsung's website after a brief leak today.
3 moves Microsoft needs to pull an Apple-style turnaround
Microsoft has seen better days. But ironically, it could learn a thing or two about a return to glory from Apple, which came back from even worse odds a decade ago.
Microsoft reminds Windows XP users that extended support will end in T-minus 1 year
Microsoft's promoting Windows 8 by reminding customers that extended XP support and security updates will end exactly one year from today.
There’s still hope! Nokia Windows 8 tablet may still be in development
After months of rumors and speculation, it looks like the Nokia Windows 8 tablet may still be a possibility.
Decline of Windows XP usage stalls a year before its 2014 death
A lot of users still love their Windows XP PCs. In fact, though we're past Windows 7 and onto Windows 8 already, XP usage hasn't dropped significantly.
Amazon reviews show users like Windows 8 more than Vista (but nothing compares to Windows 7)
Amazon reviews give us a glimpse into what consumers think about Windows 8. While it has yet to reach W7's approval rating, people like it more than Vista.
Microsoft updates requirements for 7- and 8-inch Windows 8 tablets made by partners
Microsoft finalized the requirements its partners must meet to create 7- or 8-inch Windows 8 tablets. Could more iPad mini competitors be on the way?
Barnes & Noble offers free books and magazines for downloading its Windows 8 Nook app
Barnes & Noble is giving away five free books and five free magazines to users who download them via the Windows 8 platform.
InFocus’ BigTouch: a 55-inch Windows 8 all-in-one for a whopping $5,000
The 18-inch Dell XPS 18 is nothing compared to InFocus' huge, 55-inch BigTouch. This mammoth of an AiO computer has a hefty price tag of $5,000.
Microsoft to roll out Windows 8 Mail, Calendar, and People app updates
Microsoft's updating its Windows 8 Mail, Calendar, and People apps tomorrow, making them more useful and much easier to combine your work and personal life.
Samsung adds AT&T LTE to ATIV Smart PC Pro, 1080p screen to Series 9 Premium Ultrabook
With new LTE capabilities and full HD displays, Samsung's Series 9 ultraportable and hybrid Smart PC Pro just earned an upgrade to business class.
Pandora comes to Windows Phone 8, offers ad-free streaming for 2013
Today, Pandora announced its debut to the Windows Phone 8 app store.
Surface: Microsoft has reportedly sold 1.5 million tablets, with Pro version selling faster
Microsoft has sold around 1.5 million Surface tablets to date, with figrues obtained by Bloomberg suggesting many consumers decided to ignore the RT version in favor of the pricier and more powerful Pro model.
Twitter launches native app for Windows 8 and RT, comes with new features
Twitter said back in October it was working on a native app for Windows 8 and RT, then it all went a bit quiet. On Wednesday, however, it was at last brought before the masses, bringing with it some new features tailor-made for the platform.
Dell XPS 18 hands on: An AIO that’s so thin and portable that it works as a tablet
We go hands on with Dell's newly announced XPS 18 portable All-in-One computer. At least, that's what it's called. We think the new XPS is so light and thin that it might as well be called a giant tablet. Read our full hands on to learn why you might want to take another look at Dell.