Microsoft this week released a significant update to its Windows 8 operating system, with the launch of Windows 8.1 for desktops, laptops and tablets. Windows 8.1 was released globally on Thursday, 17 ...

The first time you boot a Windows To Go drive on a new PC it will scan for devices, and install appropriate drivers. That set up remains cached, so you'll be able to boot much more quickly in future.

Windows 8 users will no longer need a licensed product key for upgrading to the latest iteration of Windows 8.1, as Microsoft has recently rolled out the Windows Media Creation Tool, which allows ...

With Windows 8.1, Microsoft both polishes up the software, removing some of the illogicalities, and adds some new features. It makes for a smoother computing experience in general, and for those users ...

Sure, most of the fanfare about Windows 8 has centered on its use in tablets, but the operating system is also designed for laptops and desktops. If you have an old PC knocking around, why not give ...