Microsoft has outlined the streamlined, from-60-down-to-11-clicks upgrade process for Windows 8 -- as in, the installer that appears when mom or pop insert a Windows 8 disc into their Windows 7 or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

There’s a time-tested ritual with PC owners. After a few months or years the performance starts to deteriorate and you pull out a Windows install disc and spend a full day re-installing the operating ...

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 ...