Whether you want it or not, Microsoft will release its Windows 8 operating system on October 26. The new OS upends the familiar Start menu-based interface you’ve known since Windows 95 in favor of one ...

Microsoft has just launched a new HealthVault app for its Windows 8 operating system, designed to run on tablets, W8 phones, and computers. The upgrade doesn't functionally allow users to do anything ...

The Windows 8 Consumer Preview might be worth another look thanks to a new round of Metro-style apps available now. The new Windows 8 apps include a Facebook and Twitter client called FlipToast, the ...

My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free ...

Here's what went wrong with the Windows App Store and how Microsoft is trying to get things right for the future. But is it too late? I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and ...