A video tour of Microsoft's upcoming update shines a light on improvements to the Start screen, the search tool, and more. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT ...

is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. It’s been nearly 10 years since Windows 8 launched to the world as part of ...

The original Windows 8 "tutorial." Windows 8.1 actually includes real tutorials. The test build also includes a "Help + Tips" app, which includes some video tutorials that will help you find your way ...

It’s scorching out. Any housework that needs doing is already done. And with the long weekend ahead, it’s time for a simple computing project. Here’s one: Install the Windows 8.1 preview. Last week, ...