Buying a new Windows 8 device isn’t as simple as, say, picking up a new Android tablet. The device-spanning nature of the overhauled operating system means Windows works on a vast array of hardware, ...

What device offers the best blend between being a tablet and a full-fledged laptop? Common Sense Tech explores the possibilities. Danny Sullivan is a journalist who has covered the search and internet ...

Lenovo's new Yoga concept is a Windows 8 laptop that folds back on itself to become a tablet. If you're struggling to decide between a laptop and a tablet, it may be the answer to your prayers.

Microsoft has been taking some aggressive steps in recent months to win back the lower end of the PC market from Google , which created a new category with its Chromebook laptops. These low-cost ...

Samsung appears to be close to releasing a hybrid laptop-tablet running Windows 8, according to a recently released video teaser from the South Korean tech giant. The cryptic video shows a laptop with ...

I'm shopping around for a new laptop for a family member. I've briefly used Windows 8 but not really extensively. To be honest I'm a Mac user so it's not like I use the Windows OS on a daily basis. I ...

Intel held its first quarter earnings call for 2013 on Tuesday, and the Q&A with analysts afterwards was full of bold declarations about how cheap touch-enabled PCs and other Intel-loaded touchable ...

Not to worry. I recently had my first up close and personal encounter with Windows 8. At first, it was a little disconcerting. But in no time, I was pretty happy with what Microsoft has come up with.

On the surface, Windows 8 has what it takes to make business users happy. Microsoft’s new OS offers the touch-friendly interface and responsiveness of the iPad, plus the versatility of the traditional ...

Confusing dual-mode operating system, no Start button, counterintuitive swipe gestures? None of these things spells doom for Windows 8. What will kill Microsoft’s newest operating system is the ...