As it has quickly become the new Windows standard, like XP before it, Windows 10 gets better and better with each major update. At its core, Windows 10 combines the best features of Windows 7 and 8 ...

What comes to mind when you look back at the history of Windows? Is it the iconic logos, the ever-changing Start menus, or maybe the introduction of Live Tiles? The story of Microsoft’s flagship ...

Windows 8 was a nightmare for many consumers from day one, and largely still is. Microsoft took a risk by releasing Windows 8 hoping to lead the touch-based device market into the future. However, it ...

As part of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview launch, Microsoft debuted the Windows Store, with more than 70 free “Metro-style” apps. These apps are optimized for touchscreens, but fully functional with ...

The Windows 8.1 Update launches Tuesday, April 8. Here's a quick rundown of the things you need to know about Microsoft's latest OS and how to get it. Jason Parker has been at CNET for nearly 15 years ...

At an event in Barcelona, to coincide with Mobile World Congress 2012, Microsoft has announced the public beta of the most important operating system Microsoft has ever developed. Share on Facebook ...

Windows 8’s new Start Screen marked the first time that Microsoft completely revamped the way users open applications in recent years. Prior to its introduction, users needed to click the Start Button ...

Did the PC market collapse because Windows 8 sucked, or did Windows 8 suck because Microsoft overcompensated for the PC market’s collapse? It’s a bit of a chicken-or-the-egg scenario, but one thing’s ...