As you install and remove apps from your Surface Pro, the device may begin to lag and run slowly. You can reinstall the Windows 8.1 operating system on your Surface ...

Microsoft has released the public preview of Windows 8.1, and there's plenty to be had in this free update to Windows 8. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...

The first major update to Windows 8.1 could be ready for release as early as March and we've been bombarded with multiple leaked screenshots over the past week or so. The first batch of leaks ...

Update 7/19/2021: Windows 8.1 is long outdated, but technically supported through 2023. If you need to download an ISO to reinstall the full version of the operating ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on photo and video editing, operating systems, and web browsers. Prior to my current role, I covered software and apps for ...

In this post, we will see how to set up, add, configure and create a new User Account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. You can create a user account with a Microsoft Account login or you can create a ...

I usually advise readers, but this time a reader gave me advice. Joe Rubenstein told me that “There is a Start Menu in Windows 8.1,” then explained how to make it work. Yes, it’s true. You can add a ...

Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 developers can now integrate Facebook’s login system into their applications so people don’t have to create a separate user name and password for them. Facebook Login, as ...