On September 13, I will have been using Windows 8 as my main operating system for exactly one year. I have used Windows 8 to play games (Diablo 3, Civ 5, DOTA 2), edit photos and videos (Audacity, ...

I have a custom-built desktop running a fully-patched version of windows 7 on an SSD. As of 1 week ago, the "Welcome" screen would appear for 10 seconds, rather than the usual one, and I would be ...

In a double-barrelled assault, Microsoft has explained why the Start menu in Windows 8 has met its demise, and why the Start screen is better. The first round of the attack sees Chaitanya Sareen ...

In brief: There was once a time when Windows took so long to boot, users could grab a snack or use the restroom while waiting for the desktop to load. A Microsoft veteran recently revealed why things ...