Microsoft has already made its first update to Windows 8 and no, it doesn’t come under the “Blue” name, but rather a simple, Windows 8.1 moniker. At the ongoing BUILD developer conference in San ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Windows 8.1 is now available on the Windows Store. Should you be rocking Windows 8, you'll see a ...

If you get a new PC or tablet, it will have Microsoft's new OS pre-installed. Here's how to get the OS on an older or custom-build machine. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...

Windows 8.1 is here. Now what? A year after Microsoft released Windows 8, the highly anticipated upgrade is ready for download as of Thursday, and retail copies will be available Friday. As our ...

Before installing this Windows 8.1 trial version, it is recommended that you back up your files and settings. Once you have installed it, you will be required to activate it before October 31, 2014.

Microsoft has released this new tool for you. It could come in handy if you ever want to reinstall Windows 8.1 or install it from scratch. The free tool downloads and creates the installation media ...

If you're currently running Windows 7 and want to upgrade to Windows 8.1, the process is relatively easy using Microsoft's Upgrade Assistant utility. However, there are a few things you need to know ...

You can have your new Microsoft operating system and keep your old one, too—here's how. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Some of you were looking for file managers for Windows Phone 8.1, so a couple of developers have ...

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