What device offers the best blend between being a tablet and a full-fledged laptop? Common Sense Tech explores the possibilities. Danny Sullivan is a journalist who has covered the search and internet ...

The year is drawing to a close, so there’s a very good chance that you now find yourself staring straight down the gaping maw of Windows 8. Maybe someone gave you a new Windows tablet or PC as a gift.

Buying a new Windows 8 device isn’t as simple as, say, picking up a new Android tablet. The device-spanning nature of the overhauled operating system means Windows works on a vast array of hardware, ...

Not to worry. I recently had my first up close and personal encounter with Windows 8. At first, it was a little disconcerting. But in no time, I was pretty happy with what Microsoft has come up with.

Microsoft has been taking some aggressive steps in recent months to win back the lower end of the PC market from Google , which created a new category with its Chromebook laptops. These low-cost ...

Forget what you’ve heard. Microsoft’s most radically redesigned version of Windows is often brilliant and improves upon Windows 7--even if you don’t own a touchscreen. But, still, it’s not for ...