Recent data shows that the Windows 8 developer preview is rarely being used — less than a quarter of the uptake of the Windows 7 beta in a longer period of time. That’s just one more piece of evidence ...

Are you still running Windows 8.1? Microsoft ended extended support for that version back on January 10, 2023. That means those of you stuck with the old operating system have been out of the loop for ...

Did you know that, back in the Windows 3, 95, and 98 days, you could simply type in your password to log into your computer? It sounds crazy, I know, but it's true. Since Windows XP, the process has ...

You can accuse Windows 8.1 of a lot of things, but one thing you can’t say about Microsoft’s latest OS is that it lacks web integration. Thanks to deep integration with Bing, OneDrive, and other ...

If you've been dragging your feet on an OS upgrade, there are a few ways to switch for free.

You can see what version of Windows you have quickly by searching for "winver" in the search menu. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can also go to your computer's ...

Have you been having issues with your PC moving at a snail's pace lately? Don't panic; it happens to everyone. Before you decide to invest in a new PC or take your computer into a repair shop, there ...