In a monster blog post that would stretch the 640KB memory limit of early PCs, Microsoft has detailed the streamlined, just-11-clicks! upgrade process for Windows 8-- as in, the installer that appears ...

Windows 8 is here, but plenty of Windows users are still on the fence about whether to take it for a spin. In the wake of Windows Vista, you can’t blame Windows users for being cautious; upgrading ...

Much like Apple did with the release of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion in July, Microsoft plans to make the simplest and easiest method of installing Windows 8 a download over the Internet. Web delivery is one ...

It’s scorching out. Any housework that needs doing is already done. And with the long weekend ahead, it’s time for a simple computing project. Here’s one: Install the Windows 8.1 preview. Last week, ...

If you're thinking about upgrading to Windows 8, don't be afraid to perform an in-place upgrade. A clean install isn't your only option, as long as you're coming from Windows 7 and don't need to ...

You can obtain Windows 8 install media after the fact with the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. You can use the generic key provided by Microsoft for the download. I ...

Page 4: So, What's the Verdict? With the hardware fully assembled, it was time to get the OS installation going. As I mentioned, I’m a stickler when building my personal systems and prefer not to muck ...