We’ve got 12 good reasons why you should upgrade to Windows 8 when it goes on sale in October 2012.
Can Your PC Run Windows 8, And Should It?
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Not every PC can run Windows 8. Here are some good ways to test if your PC is ready for an upgrade, or if you should stick with the operating system you have.
Understanding the Windows Experience Index Score
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Windows Vista and Windows 7 introduced a new score built in to Windows, called the Windows Experience Index.
The Windows 8 Release Preview is Out!
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The Windows 8 Release Preview is the last consumer-oriented preview of Windows before the October 2012 release. Here’s how to install it.
Do I Need a Touch Screen for Windows 8?
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Do you need a touchscreen PC, especially with the advent of Windows 8? We run down the pluses and minuses of owning one.
How to Fix PC Freezes in Windows Quickly
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Everyone’s PC locks up sometime. Doesn’t matter if you’re using Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 — freezes happen.
Is Windows 8 better than Windows 7?
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Short answer: No.
Long answer: There’s a good chance that Windows 8 will get you to your tasks at about the same speed Windows 7 did. If Win 7 was sluggish on your PC, the flashier Win 8 is not going to help you much.
All About Windows 8 Consumer Preview – Navigation and More
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Welcome to Part 2 of the two-part series on the Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
All About Windows 8 Consumer Preview – Getting Started
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So, you’ve probably heard about this Windows 8 thing. Today, Microsoft released what’s called the Consumer Preview of Windows 8. In other words, a beta, or early version. It’s not the first one they’ve done — they did a beta for developers last year — but this edition of Windows 8 is far more complete and less crash-prone.
Sleep, Hibernate, Shut down – Which to Choose?
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We did a recent poll on Facebook where we asked you what you did with your PC when done with it. Out of 25 responses, eight people said they put their PC in Sleep Mode. Two people said they Hibernated it. And the majority, 14 people, said they shut it down completely.
Try Out Windows 8
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Windows 8 is the latest thing from Microsoft. There’s a developer preview out that you can use to test out this new OS before buying it.
Eight Things a College Student’s First Computer Must Have
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If you’re heading to college in the near future but haven’t yet decided on a machine, Microsoft frequently runs Free Xbox 360 offers with the purchase of a new PC.
Six Facts About Windows 8 You Ought to Know
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There are six facts we know about Windows 8 at the present time, and here they are. Hopefully, this helps you decide whether or not you want to purchase it.
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