If you had upgraded Windows 8 using the Windows8-Setup.exe executable, rather than through a DVD, it can be difficult to troubleshoot your computer in the event that it is not starting properly or you ...

When you purchase a new computer, one of the most daunting tasks is figuring out how to transfer the data from your old computer to your new one. Windows comes with a feature called Windows Easy ...

Windows 8 is the most drastic Microsoft operating system update in decades. Here's how to get the most out of it. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on photo and ...

This is a significant step up from the previous "tutorial," which essentially consisted of an animated, noninteractive GIF during the installation process telling you to "move your mouse into any ...

One thing very common to all of us is our reliance on operating systems in our hobby life. If that OS is Windows then you could be in for quite a shakeup with Windows 8. Many readers are Linux or ...

We have already seen how to upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, in our last post. Now we will see how to install Windows 8.1 on a separate partition. I did not want to upgrade my existing working ...

Several third-party utilities can serve as Start menu replacements for Windows 8 users who aren't as keen on the new Start screen. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a ...