Category: Windows 8

Mary Jo Foley points out that while Microsoft can talk Windows 8 all it wants, there’s currently no hardware that can truly show off what Window 8 will do. By Mary Jo Foley 04/04/2012 Following the February release of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, we know a lot about Windows 8. The coming OS is […]

It works when installing Windows 10 with installation media or by entering the key after installing Windows 10. Enter any Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key that hasn’t previously been used to upgrade to 10, and Microsoft’s servers will give your PC’s hardware a new digital license that will allow you to continue using Windows […]

After numerous Windows 8 installations going back and forth between 7 and 8 I’ve finally decided to stay with Windows 8.1 Pro (x86). It feels lighter on the resources and even the gaming performance seems to have increased in relation to Windows 7 Ultimate. While we were reading we ran into the question “What is […]

Windows 8 has reach end of support, which means Windows 8 devices no longer receive important security updates. We recommend making the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 to continue receiving security updates and support. With no more security updates, continuing to use Windows 8 or 8.1 could be risky. The biggest problem you’ll find is […]

Five reasons why Windows 8 has failed 1. Metro, aka Modern: An ugly, useless interface. Windows 8 brought nothing innovative to the desktop. Developers hate it. Legacy Windows 7 users aren’t moving. Tablet, smartphone, and desktop competition. You might be wondering “Why is Windows 8 no longer considered to be good?” Windows 8 was never […]

A few years back, Microsoft offered Windows 7 and Windows 8 users to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. The upgrade program allowed users with genuine license keys to upgrade to the latest operating system at no extra cost. While the free update program ended in 2016, it seems that the offer continues to remain […]

With Windows 8 as the OS, there’s a chance PC games could natively play on this tablet : instead of having to play a mobile app, you could be playing the full-featured PC version. There are currently two versions of Surface: Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro the first doesn’t have the software or the […]

Random Windows 8 shutdowns can be happening for a number of reasons. It could be your hardware, your software or your operating system that causes problems. That’s why random shutdowns require extensive troubleshooting and are not easy to fix. You might be asking “Why does my computer keep shutting down by itself?” Here is what […]

It is not possible to change the editions. When you are ready, you have to run the installer application. Follow these steps to upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 10: 1. To upgrade the system, a window will open up on the screen. Choose an option of Upgrade this PC now and then, click on Next. […]

For Windows 8/8.1 you will need to run Roblox in Desktop Mode, as Metro Mode (the tiled start-screen) is not currently supported. Can my PC run Roblox? Further on, we will explain what are the minimum and recommended PC gaming system requirements ( otherwise known as sys req ) for Roblox In order to be […]