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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s a shame that Windows 8’s interface was so divisive. The UI dominated the conversation around the OS to the extent that its other, subtler changes got buried. People who stuck with Windows 7 never ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is preparing to send reminders to Windows 8.1 users that support will ...