The price for upgrading to Windows 8 Pro will shoot up after Jan. 31, when the existing special offers to acquire the new OS lapse. Microsoft announced on Friday that a Windows 8 Pro upgrade will cost ...

At the risk of sounding like a car salesman, time is running out. Next Thursday is the last day to take advantage of Microsoft's $39.99 upgrade to Windows 8 Pro -- $14.99 if you purchased a Windows 7 ...

Microsoft has announced pricing for its Surface with Windows 8 Pro, starting at $899 with 64 GB of storage. A 128 GB version will also be available for $999. Both models will include a Surface active ...

Now that we know several key points about the Surface Pro, Microsoft's claim that it 'isn't just any tablet' certainly rings true -- but not in a good way Sometimes I wonder if Microsoft’s Surface ...

The number of distinct versions of Windows one can choose from has become a sort of running joke. Between Home, Basic, Premium, Ultimate, and all the rest, it's enough to drive a person to buying a ...

As you install and remove apps from your Surface Pro, the device may begin to lag and run slowly. You can reinstall the Windows 8.1 operating system on your Surface ...

If you bought a Windows 7 PC after June 2, you’re eligible for a discounted Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $15. If you lie and tell Microsoft you bought a Windows 7 PC after June 2, you can also get a ...

For years, it’s been fashionable to complain that Windows comes in too many versions, resulting in unneccesary complexity and confusion. Here’s a 2003 Cnet story by Joe Wilcox which reports on ...

I just upgraded my test system from Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 8 Professional. When I start Virtual Box, the latest version, I am unable to connect to the network as no network adapters are ...