Windows 8 articles

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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…

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  Toshiba's high-res Kirabook takes on the MacBook Air and Pro all at once

  By David Pierce on April 17, 2013 04:31 pm + 266 comments

  In the Windows 8 world there are high-end laptops, and there are thin laptops, and never the twain Continue reading…

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  Deezer arrives on Windows 8 ahead of Spotify, still no sign of US launch

  By Tom Warren on April 17, 2013 07:16 am + 14 comments

  Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system gets another music streaming service today: Deezer. The app Continue reading…

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  Toshiba's Kirabook is a high-resolution Windows 8 competitor to the Retina MacBook

  By Aaron Souppouris on April 17, 2013 07:13 am + 97 comments

  Toshiba has unveiled the Kirabook, an ultrabook with a high-resolution display set for US release Continue reading…

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  New Windows 8.1 leak includes 'Metro' file explorer and improved multitasking

  By Tom Warren on April 17, 2013 04:09 am + 82 comments

  A new build of Windows 8.1 has surfaced on file sharing networks this week along with a host of Continue reading…

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  Intel promises touchscreen laptop prices will drop to just $200

  By Sean Hollister on April 16, 2013 07:00 pm + 90 comments

  Intel, AMD, and ARM are all competing to offer a compelling Windows 8 experience at a low price Continue reading…

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  Windows 8.1 will include boot to desktop option to bypass 'Metro' interface

  By Tom Warren on April 16, 2013 07:15 am + 819 comments

  Microsoft is planning to change the way its Start Screen operates with the release of Windows 8.1. Continue reading…

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  Bing News for Windows 8 updated with custom RSS feeds, Bing Maps gets local search feature

  By Tom Warren on April 15, 2013 04:54 am + 31 comments

  Microsoft is releasing fresh Windows 8 app updates this week. News, Maps, Travel, Sport, and Finance Continue reading…

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  Blue state: Microsoft's tricky strategy to strike back against Apple and Google

  By Tom Warren on April 8, 2013 01:15 pm + 377 comments

  As it has countless times in the last decade, Microsoft once again finds itself at a crossroads. O Continue reading…

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  Windows 8.1 to be final name for Blue upgrade

  By Tom Warren on April 2, 2013 12:28 pm + 142 comments

  Microsoft is preparing to name its "Windows Blue" upgrade as Windows 8.1. ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley f Continue reading…