My colleague Woody Leonhard has reviewed the final version of Windows 8, and I encourage you to read his take to understand the nuances of Microsoft’s tablet/desktop hybrid OS. I’ve detailed the many ...

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Microsoft Windows 8 marks the most significant change to the world's most popular operating system since its conception in the early Eighties. Found on more than 90% of personal computers, the Windows ...

Back in 2012, Microsoft took a gamble in releasing its Windows 8 operating system. The desktop OS featured a bold new design language, a new touch-centric UI paradigm, and the infamous Live Tiles.

Microsoft has launched the latest preview of its forthcoming Windows 8 operating system, bringing various improvements to what the firm is billing as the "most important piece of work we've done".