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.
13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina bests 18 Windows 8 laptops and a Chromebook in a battery life test
Looking for a laptop with a battery that won't die on you while you're out and about? A U.K. organization pits the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina and the Samsung Series 3 Chromebook against 18 Windows 8 ultrabooks and laptops to find out which has the longest-lasting battery.
Asus’ 15-inch VivoBook S500 Ultrabook now in stores, starts at $700
After teasing us with the 11.6-inch and 14-inch VivoBook Ultrabooks with touch displays earlier this year, Asus is finally bringing its biggest model to America - the 15.6-inch S500.
Windows 8 touchscreen laptop prices are expected to drop by at least 10 percent
Reports out of Taiwan suggest touch-enabled Windows 8 laptops will be getting a 10-20% discount soon, after Microsoft's manufacturer discount for Windows 8 and Office 2013 kick in.
Updates to Windows 8 and Windows RT may come in the next month
Windows 8 and Windows RT have their fair share of problems, but fear not, a solution may be in the works. Microsoft is rumored to release a small update in the next few weeks.
Asus to release a cheaper Transformer Book … in Japan
The first Windows 8 ultrabook convertible by Asus was a tad too expensive than people would've liked. Thankfully, the company will be releasing a cheaper version of the device this week - but only in Japan.
Asus’s 18-inch Transformer All-in-One runs both Android and Windows 8, starts at $1300
After wowing us at CES, Asus just revealed its Transformer All-in-One will be heading to our shores this Spring. Its 18-inch display becomes an Android tablet when detached, and is a full Windows 8 PC when docked.
Buying a Windows 8 ‘touch’ device? Scrounge up an old laptop and trade it in for up to $400
You can get up to $400 if you trade in an old gadget at Staples. The catch? You have to first buy a Windows 8 touch device.
PC sales expected to fall more in 2013, even though Windows 8 is growing slowly
It's not looking good for the PC market this year. Analysts and even PC hardware suppliers are expecting even more decline in sales after a less-than-stellar performance during the last quarter of 2012.
AMD launches TurboDock technology for better Windows 8 hybrid performance
AMD's TurboDock technology prioritizes performance over battery life when a hybrid slate is docked, but does the opposite when removed from the dock.
Microsoft ending $15 Windows 8 promotion tomorrow
Bought a Windows 7 PC in the last 7 months? If so, you have two days left to upgrade to Windows 8 for only $15. The promo ends tomorrow, Feb. 28.