Windows 8 articles

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  Windows chief hints at Start button return in Windows 8.1, says it 'might be helpful' for some

  By Tom Warren on May 7, 2013 04:14 pm + 261 comments

  Microsoft dropped the biggest hint at the return of a Start button to Windows 8 today. Speaking at Continue reading…

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  Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 'Blue' public preview due end of June

  By Tom Warren on May 7, 2013 03:02 pm + 96 comments

  Speaking at the Wired Business Conference on Tuesday, Windows chief Julie Larson-Green confirmed Continue reading…

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  Windows Blue: Microsoft promises changes based on feedback and a holiday release

  By Tom Warren on May 7, 2013 12:01 am + 212 comments

  After acknowledging its Windows Blue codename publicly in March, Microsoft is getting closer to Continue reading…

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  Windows 8 passes 100 million license sales, Microsoft reflects on the six month stage

  By Tom Warren on May 7, 2013 12:00 am + 423 comments

  After passing 60 million license sales in early January, Microsoft says it has now sold over 100 Continue reading…

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  Sony's new VAIO Fit lineup refines its entry-level laptops, and its confusing naming scheme

  By David Pierce on May 7, 2013 12:00 am + 87 comments

  Sony's low-end laptops are getting a makeover today: the company has introduced the new VAIO Fit Continue reading…

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  Asus to release smaller, lower priced Windows 8 tablets this year

  By Nathan Olivarez-Giles on May 6, 2013 06:11 pm + 78 comments

  After months of rumors that smaller, cheaper Windows 8 tablets are on the way, Asus will reportedly Continue reading…

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  Acer's 8-inch Windows 8 tablet shows up on Amazon with a $379.99 price tag

  By Tom Warren on May 3, 2013 01:47 pm + 129 comments

  Images of Acer's upcoming 8-inch Windows 8 tablet were leaked last month, but a fresh listing at Continue reading…

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  Acer announces Aspire P3, 'the world's first ultrabook convertible' (hands-on)

  By David Pierce on May 3, 2013 10:35 am + 44 comments

  Acer's making a big Windows 8 play at its event today in New York City, announcing a handful of Continue reading…

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  Acer's Aspire R7 combines desktop, laptop, and tablet with one 'floating touchscreen' (hands-on)

  By Dante D'Orazio on May 3, 2013 09:55 am + 155 comments

  After teasing it in a strange, Star Trek-infused commercial, Acer has finally revealed its Continue reading…

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  Latest Windows 8.1 build includes lock screen app alarms and IE11 developer improvements

  By Tom Warren on April 30, 2013 03:10 pm + 61 comments

  Microsoft has been testing a variety of Windows 8.1 builds internally, and some of those software Continue reading…