Finally: If you already have a consumer—not business—Windows 8 PC, Microsoft should give you Windows 9 for free. If nothing else, consider it an apology for the entire Windows 8 debacle.

Next year, when Windows 9 is released across every form factor and unifies the app ecosystem across smartphones, tablets, and desktops, Microsoft may actually stand a chance against Google and Apple.

If I knew that I could play a Windows Phone game on a Windows PC and even on an Xbox 360 at no extra charge, I would be a lot more likely to buy the game. Apple and Google combined their phone and ...

ZDNet's Monday Morning Opener: Computer makers have already started looking past Windows 8, as witnessed at CES 2014. Microsoft has a lot to do to put Windows 9 back in the win column.

Desktop users, rejoice. A new batch of leaked screenshots from Windows 9 shows an operating system designed for desktop users, not just for those with tablets.

I like these Notebook 9 laptops. They don't have touchscreens or many fancy extras — though the 15-inch model does include a USB-C port and fast-charging capabilities, which are always appreciated.