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.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...