This story here deals with Windows 8 on a standard, non-touch PC, applied to the same use cases as Windows XP, Vista, or 7. The Metro side of the equation will be addressed in an upcoming story.

Speaking on the Building Windows 8 blog, the president of Windows and Windows Live, Steven Sinofsky, has detailed how the tiled Metro interface and the standard Windows Desktop (with a capital D ...

Windows 8.1 has some new features, including bypassing the Start screen at log-in, so you can go straight to the desktop. We'll show you how to enable it.

Xbox Music follows the standard Windows 8 design aesthetic. Spotify handles my tunage needs on the desktop, but with no modern UI version in sight, a hunt for alternatives began.

Microsoft's ill-fated Windows 8 operating system was well ahead of its time, and Windows 11 could learn a thing or two about touch UX from it.

For the first time, we’re seeing prices for the “OEM system builder” versions of Windows 8 — the standard version of the OS will cost $99.99, while the Pro version will cost $139.99.

After booting Windows 8.1 (here’s how to get the preview if you don’t already have it), click the Desktop tile to enter Desktop mode. 2. Right-click any open area in the taskbar, then click ...

How to Make a Chrome Icon on the Desktop in Windows 8.1. Adding a Chrome shortcut to the Windows 8.1 desktop enables you to bypass the Start screen and launch Chrome directly from the desktop.

Microsoft may be moving toward bringing back the Start Button and allowing users to boot straight to the desktop with its coming Windows 8.1 release later this year.

Windows desktop gadgets, originally introduced in Windows Vista, will reportedly be removed from the final version of Windows 8. That’s the word from Win8china , a site that has obtained one of ...