So you want to try out Windows 8. Excellent! But you’re not foolhardy enough to try using a developer preview build as your main work/play operating system–you just want to dabble. We’ll show you how ...

With Windows 8, Microsoft is reimagining the most basic premises of personal computers. CEO Steve Ballmer recognizes the drastic changes coming in Windows 8, even calling the platform one of the ...

You can install the new Windows 8 beta in a virtual environment using the free Oracle VirtualBox or VMWare Player. Here's how. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology ...

For old timers, there’s still a certain peace of mind that comes with a new install, especially on a computer that has been up and running for a while. Even if there’s nothing apparently wrong with ...

Though Windows 8 has received mixed reviews, it remains Microsoft’s latest operating system. If you own a Mac, and you want to use Windows, purchasing Windows 8 is likely the best option.

Ahh, Windows 8. If you’ve decided you’re ready to plunk down your hard-earned cash to give this modern UI a shot, you’ll want to spend a few minutes considering just how you take your first steps into ...

Here’s a step-by-step guide to installing the Windows 8 Consumer Preview on your computer. Here’s a step-by-step guide to installing the Windows 8 Consumer Preview on your computer. We’ve installed ...

In a monster blog post that would stretch the 640KB memory limit of early PCs, Microsoft has detailed the streamlined, just-11-clicks! upgrade process for Windows 8-- as in, the installer that appears ...

Windows 8 isn’t just Microsoft’s newest operating system. It’s the most ambitious move the company has made in years. If you remember the 2008 ads that touted “Hi, I’m a Mac. And I’m a PC,” you’ll ...