Microsoft's 11-year itch: The uncelebrated anniversary of Windows 8
Lots to like under the covers, but what was on top made it truly unforgettable
OSes31 Oct 2023 | 101
Windows 8
Microsoft 365 patches for Windows 7 to end in 2023
By then you won't be able to install the suite on Windows 8.1
Security12 Jul 2022 | 9
Surface Laptop Go: Premium feel for a mid-range price, but Microsoft's Apple-like range once meant more than this
Svelte, yet ordinary
Personal Tech30 Dec 2020 | 43
Your opinion does matter to this Jordanian telco... only it's experiencing some technical difficulties right now
Bork!Bork!Bork! It's the triple! Internet Explorer, McAfee and... is that Windows 8.1 flashing its privates?
Bootnotes06 Mar 2020 | 7
Ever wondered what Microsoft really thought about the iPad? Ex-Windows boss spills beans
'Magical,' says Steven Sinofsky on 10th birthday of Apple's fondleslab
Personal Tech28 Jan 2020 | 84
Met Police laggards still have 18,000 Windows XP machines in use
Never fear – they're moving to, er, Windows 8.1 instead
Software28 Jun 2017 | 58
BROADER TOPICS
WoW! Want to beat Microsoft's Windows security defenses? Poke some 32-bit software
Compatibility tool 'hampers EMET anti-malware protections'
OSes03 Nov 2015 | 14
Microsoft now awfully pushy with Windows 10 on Win 7, 8 PCs – Reg readers hit back
Updated Pitchfork time after Redmond force-feeds upgrade
OSes15 Oct 2015 | 381
Microsoft backports data slurp to Windows 7 and 8 via patches
But no creepy Redmond robo-buddy for Windows 10 hold-outs – yet
Software01 Sep 2015 | 212
Windows 10 Start menu replacements shifting like hot cakes
You had one job, Microsoft. One job
Software04 Aug 2015 | 164
Run Windows 10 on your existing PC you say, Microsoft? Hmmm.
Believe it or not, torching existing stock and starting over may work out cheaper
Software15 Jul 2015 | 150
Microsoft picks up shotgun, walks 'Modern apps' behind the shed
Windows 8.x users to receive ye olde desktoppe Skype, cos it works better on PCs
Networks12 Jun 2015 | 63
It's 2015 and a RICH TEXT FILE or a HTTP request can own your Windows machine
Patch now before someone writes exploits for these bugs
OSes15 Apr 2015 | 22
Microsoft uses Windows Update to force Windows 10 ads onto older PCs
'Recommended update' turns Windows 7, 8 into new OS plug
Networks09 Apr 2015 | 142
Want a cheap Office-er-riffic tablet? Microsoft Windows takes on Android
Review Linx 8 tablet NOT BAD - unless you use Google Mail
Personal Tech20 Jan 2015 | 157
Crack open more champagne, Satya, XP's snowballing to HELL
Netmarketshare says operating system has lost 43 per cent of users in 60 days
Channel05 Dec 2014 | 47
Pity the poor Windows developer: The tools for desktop development are in disarray
Analysis A Microsoft posting reveals deep-seated issues
OSes27 Nov 2014 | 66
Roll up, roll up, Microsoft's rolled up dozens of OS fixes
Linux VMs over 2TB now possible and Cloud Platform gets a scaled-up cleanup
Software21 Nov 2014 | 7
Walmart's $99 crap-let will make people hate Windows 8.1 even more
With 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, the E Fun Nextbook will be anything but
Software14 Nov 2014 | 93
Windows 8 or nowt: Consumer Win 7 fans are out of luck
Professional version keeps going – for now
Channel03 Nov 2014 | 66
Happy 2nd birthday, Windows 8 and Surface: Anatomy of a disaster
Analysis Heart of Windows 8 lives on in Windows 10
OSes24 Oct 2014 | 197
Microsoft's nightmare DEEPENS: Windows 8 market share falling fast
XP still clinging on tight, may even be growing a bit
Channel03 Oct 2014 | 128
Windows 7 settles as Windows XP use finally starts to slip … a bit
And at the back of the field, Windows 8.1 is sprinting away from Windows 8
Channel01 Sep 2014 | 71
Microsoft: We plan to CLEAN UP this here Windows Store town
Paid-for apps that provide free downloads? Really
Channel21 Aug 2014 | 65
Time to move away from Windows 7 ... whoa, whoa, who said anything about Windows 8?
Start migrating now to avoid another XPocalypse – Gartner
Software15 Aug 2014 | 108
For Lenovo US, 8-inch Windows tablets are DEAD – long live 8-inch Windows tablets
Reports it's killing off smaller slabs are greatly exaggerated
Personal Tech18 Jul 2014 | 23
Windows 7, XP and even Vista GAIN market share again
Windows 8.x failure to launch confirmed
Channel03 Jul 2014 | 116
Panasonic's seven-inch Windows slab has tough exterior, confused mind
Can a hard-as-nails tablet do double duty on your desktop?
Personal Tech30 Jun 2014 | 22
China puts Windows 8 on TV, screams: 'SECURITY, GET IT OUT OF HERE!'
Redmond's latest OS is 'big challenge for cybersecurity', says state broadcast
Software04 Jun 2014 | 55
PC makers! You, between Microsoft and the tablet market! Get DOWN!
Comment BLAM BLAM. That's a Surface Pro 3 cap in yo ass
Channel21 May 2014 | 76
Microsoft walks into a bar. China screams: 'Eww is that Windows 8? GET OUT OF HERE'
That's what happens if you axe support for XP
OSes20 May 2014 | 82
'Microsoft Research slides' show touch-enabled Office - report
Feeling your way around the suite
Channel20 May 2014 | 29
Charity: Ta for the free Win 8.1, Microsoft – we'll use it to install Win 7
Exclusive It's the thought that counts
On-Prem14 May 2014 | 69
Microsoft: The MORE Surfaces it sells, the MORE money it loses
Win 8 slab sales eat their own revenues
Channel25 Apr 2014 | 79
Got Windows 8.1 Update yet? Get ready for YET ANOTHER ONE – rumor
Leaker claims big release due this fall as Microsoft herds us into the CLOUD
Channel22 Apr 2014 | 70
Windows 8.1, which you probably haven't upgraded to yet, Already obsolete
Pre-Update versions of new Windows version will no longer support patches
OSes14 Apr 2014 | 116
Microsoft Research adds interactivity to Windows 8 Live Tiles
Sneak peek at a better Windows 8.x Start screen or lab foolery?
Software14 Apr 2014 | 38
Windows 8.1 Update: Throws desktop drones a bone but still as TOUCHY as ever
Plus: Taskbars, right-click menus, apps set free
Channel09 Apr 2014 | 121
Windows XP is finally DEAD, right? Er, not quite. Here's what to do if you're stuck with it
Lock down and look sharp, it's the hackers' game now
Software08 Apr 2014 | 91
One Win 8 to rule them all: Microsoft talks up 'universal apps' for PCs, slabs and mobes
Build 2014 Downloads for every screen size from single store
Channel04 Apr 2014 | 33
Is this photo PROOF a Windows 7 Start Menu is coming back?
Build 2014 Screenshot hints at yet another attempt to fix the desktop
On-Prem03 Apr 2014 | 142
Windows 8 BREAKS ITSELF after system restores
Driver and firmware updates impossible without patch
Software26 Mar 2014 | 68
This changes everything: Microsoft slips WinXP holdouts $100 to buy new Windows 8 PCs
Buy 'em out, boys
OSes22 Mar 2014 | 139
Microsoft exec: I don't know HOW our market share sunk
Just 22% of intelligent devices run Windows, 'can't put adjectives behind the why'
Channel21 Mar 2014 | 109
Win XP holdouts storm eBay and licence brokers, hiss: Give us all your Windows 7
Spare us the Windows 8.1 downgrade, purlease
Channel17 Mar 2014 | 117
Straight to 8: London's Met Police hatches Win XP escape plan
Custom support? Why yes, Microsoft, how generous of you
Channel17 Mar 2014 | 103
Mozilla takes Windows 8-friendly Firefox out back ... two shots heard
Alas and alack, all 1,000 users abandoned, just like that
Software15 Mar 2014 | 118
John Lewis to respray with coat of Oracle ERP: Don't worry, we won't be 'wall to wall' Larry
New 'omni-channel' strategy includes (shock) Windows 8 tabs
Software05 Mar 2014 | 26
Windows XP market share GROWS AGAIN, outstrips Win 8.1 surge
Death row OS reclaims title as Redmond's fastest-growing
Channel05 Mar 2014 | 124
Microsoft dangles carrot at SMEs, eases Windows 8 Enterprise licensing
Taken out Software Assurance? Help yourself to side-loading apps
Channel28 Feb 2014 | 21
Microsoft courts mobe-makers, tweaks Windows 8 for WIMPs
MWC 2014 Windows Phone rules eased to allow cheaper phones by folks other than Nokia
Personal Tech23 Feb 2014 | 32
Microsoft slaps fresh paint on code-free Windows Phone dev tool
Now with support for Windows 8.1 apps, too – sort of
Software20 Feb 2014 | 17
The UNTOLD SUCCESS of Microsoft: Yes, it's Windows 7
Win 8 sales double – but STILL can't catch up with big brother
Software13 Feb 2014 | 166
Firefox's touchy-feeling Windows 8 makeover now in beta
Nearly two years in the making, it's almost ready to roll
Software07 Feb 2014 | 16
Life support's ABOUT to be switched off, but XP's suddenly COOL again
Perplexing popularity boost as users to face hackers alone come 9 April
Channel05 Feb 2014 | 77
Windows 8.1 becomes world's fourth-most-popular desktop OS
Take that Windows Vista!
Software03 Feb 2014 | 169
HP sticks thumb in Microsoft's eye, extends Windows 7 option for new machines
Customers clamor for 'anything but Windows 8' alternative
Software20 Jan 2014 | 95
Nokia Lumia update spreads Black death
Hands on WinPho fun fail frustration
Networks15 Jan 2014 | 62
Latest Chrome adds Chrome OS flavor to Windows 8 'Metro' mode
Noisy tab alerts, supervised users, and malware blocking, too
Software15 Jan 2014 | 28
Microsoft to RIP THE SHEETS off Windows 9 aka 'Threshold' in April
Time to bury the Windows 8/8.1 past, report claims
Software13 Jan 2014 | 244
If you're still waiting for Firefox on Windows 8, don't hold your breath
No fondleslab-friendly browser until March at the earliest
Software02 Jan 2014 | 27
Microsoft tries to trademark 'Mod' in the US
50 shades of Metro No-tro
Legal02 Jan 2014 | 93
Biting the hand that feeds IT
