When Microsoft added support for the revamped Start page into Windows 8.1, that eliminated the need for dedicated third-party Start menus, right? Wrong, say developers like Stardock, Classic Shell, ...

The Start Button is back with Microsoft's new update to Windows 8, and there are a few minor fixes to accompany it. With Windows 8.1, the Start Button will return to the lower-left hand corner of the ...

Windows 8.1 is now displaying full-screen alerts when logging into the operating system, warning that the OS is reaching the end of support in January 2023 and will no longer receive security updates.

After serving users for almost ten years, support for Windows 8.1, Microsoft’s serially overlooked operating system, has officially come to an end. This means that while computers running 8.1 will ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is preparing to send reminders to Windows 8.1 users that support will ...

TTGSteve asked the Windows forum to recommend a good Start Menu program for Windows 8. Like a lot of people, I have a very low opinion of Windows 8’s user interface. And one of the things I like least ...

Q: Should I update our Windows 8 computers to Windows 8.1, and if so, why? A: Yes, I believe you should update; here’s why: 1. Version 2 typically beats version 1. Windows 8.0 represents version 1 of ...

According to StatCounter, Windows 8 and 8.1 still account for about 4.3 percent of the Windows install base worldwide, far less than Windows 11, Windows 10, or even Windows 7. But for the people still ...

There aren't many Windows users still running Windows 8.1 these days. But those who are may (or may not) know that support for the 8.1 release is going to end on January 10, 2023. Just to make sure ...