Windows 8

Acer Iconia W510 review: Windows 8 finally does good

The Iconia W5 is the latest Windows 8 laptop/tablet hybrid (a “lappitablet”) from Acer. While it’s not perfect, it’s better than the Surface RT,…

Flash now works on IE 10 as Microsoft softens software policies

Microsoft wasn’t behind Flash when Windows 8 launched, and had blocked most flash sites on Internet Explorer (Metro version). Today however, Microsoft has overturned…

Logitech T620 Touch Mouse review: yet another Windows 8 mouse

To say we weren’t completely enamoured with Logitech’s earlier M600 Touch Mouse would be a bit of an understatement, so it was with a slight hint…

Logitech T650 Wireless Touchpad review: Windows 8 love

It’s no secret that Windows 8 is an operating system that’s geared towards touchscreen devices. This means if you haven’t got a touch-enabled computer then you’ll…

Asus looks to Windows Phone OS for the next-gen Padfone

Taiwanese PC maker Asustek Computer Inc. is apparently in talks with Microsoft could become the latest Asian manufacturer build a Windows Phone device. At…

Windows Store now accepting PEGI 18-rated games

In a wise rethink, Microsoft has decided to begin accepting PEGI 18-rating gaming titles for the Windows Store. This is great news for European…

Dell ditches Android smartphones in favour of Windows 8 tablets

Computer giant Dell has decided to forgo its smartphone aspirations and instead shift its focus to the tablet market. While speaking at the Dell…

Windows Phone 8 devices randomly reboot, customer complaints flooding in

Since Microsoft unveiled its Windows Phone 8 OS and device lineup on 30 October, consumers in the US and parts of Europe are clambering…

Windows 8 to quietly integrate into Xbox 360? [Video]

According to this site, Windows 8 may possibly spread the Metro love even further and with some luck, find its way in some form…

With Windows 8 Embedded, Microsoft’s new OS could be in your fridge

Microsoft recently unveiled plans to expand its new OS to areas outside the tech industry with its Windows 8 Embedded road map. This means…

Elliptic Labs design touchless gestures for Windows 8

Elliptic Labs has expanded its Touchless Gesture technology to function with Microsoft’s new Windows 8 OS. This development mirrors a similar project in which…

Huawei’s Windows Phone 8 powered W1 will showcase at CES 2013

Huawei has been a little slow to the Windows Phone 8 party. It has finally set a date to unveil its Ascend W1 smartphone…

ASUS release first Windows 8 gaming laptop and the name’s a mouthful

According to Asia One, ASUS is set to unveil its latest Windows 8 enabled gaming laptop, the G55VW-S1216H. Yes, quite the mouthful. This laptop…

Microsoft forces gamers to take the plunge: DirectX 11.1 is Windows 8-only

Microsoft has announced its DirectX 11.1 API is only available for Windows 8 users. This development should leave users, specifically gamers, in the lurch…

Google Chrome search app available for Windows RT, download now

A Windows 8 Chrome search app is now available for Windows RT, says Google. Good news for all those Surface owners looking for a…

Asus VivoBook S200 review: a fantastic 11.6-inch laptop

For a long time it was hard to get excited about laptops. They all had the same features, they all ran the same software…

Microsoft’s Surface RT Touch Cover starting to peel

Microsoft’s newly designed Surface RT Tablet has received a warm reception from consumers, it has not however repaid the favor as its Touch Cover…

Microsoft announce Skype for Windows Phone 8 preview available for download

Microsoft has begun a periodic release of its Skype for Windows Phone 8 app according to WP Central. This latest version of the immensely…

Windows 8 Patch Tuesday will have critical updates

Of the 6 patches and fixes that will be available on Tuesday 13 November from Microsoft Windows update, 4 will be critical. It is…

Samsung Ativ Odyssey images leaked ahead of December release

After Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 event on 29 October, many viewers were left intrigued by the mystery Samsung device that was set to make…

Acer showcases its Windows 8 powered tablets, the W7 and W5

Taiwanese manufacturers Acer, unveiled a host of new Windows 8 enabled devices in Malaysia earlier this week, including the Aspire S7 Ultrabook and Aspire…

Microsoft announce Windows 8 and RT patches to resolve security issues

Microsoft announced yesterday that it will release a patch for its Windows 8 and RT devices to address security concerns for both OS’ on…

Is Windows 8 the most intuitive OS yet?

Many opinions are flying around regarding the Windows 8 UI. Some mention that Microsoft are trying to fix something that was never broken while…

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