Windows 8 articles

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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…

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  Skype Video Messages now available in desktop and Windows 8 apps

  By Tom Warren on April 30, 2013 10:19 am + 19 comments

  Microsoft launched its new Skype Video Messages feature for iOS, Android, and Mac back in February, Continue reading…

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  Windows 8 Weather app updated with interactive maps and ski resort info

  By Tom Warren on April 29, 2013 03:54 am + 17 comments

  Microsoft has been updating all of its built-in Windows 8 apps recently, from Mail to Bing News, but Continue reading…

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  Six months on, Windows 8 sales are a mystery

  By Tom Warren on April 26, 2013 09:29 am + 539 comments

  The Windows 8 operating system debuted on October 26th, six months ago today. Intended to save a Continue reading…

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  Windows RT 8.1 Preview and Windows Server 2012 R2 revealed in leaked code

  By Tom Warren on April 22, 2013 12:54 pm + 48 comments

  While Microsoft is preparing to unveil a public preview of Windows 8.1, it looks like Windows RT and Continue reading…

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  Windows 8.1 set to bring back the Start button

  By Tom Warren on April 22, 2013 08:01 am + 839 comments

  Microsoft is preparing to revive the traditional Start button it killed with Windows 8. Sources Continue reading…

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  Windows 8.1 'Kiosk Mode' discovered in newly leaked build

  By Tom Warren on April 20, 2013 05:24 pm + 79 comments

  Another week, another leak. Following two leaks of Windows 8.1 builds, a third version has been made Continue reading…

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  Good deal: Acer's Aspire S7 ultrabook drops to just $899

  By Aaron Souppouris on April 19, 2013 04:25 am + 32 comments

  There's no denying that the Acer Aspire S7 is an attractive-looking machine. It's a super-thin Continue reading…

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  Microsoft working on 'small touch devices' with Windows, due in 'coming months'

  By Tom Warren on April 18, 2013 06:07 pm + 161 comments

  Microsoft has long been rumored to be preparing 7- and 8-inch Windows devices, and the company has Continue reading…