Sheila wants to know if WordPad and Notepad are available in Windows 8 and when Windows 8.1 is coming out. She's got questions, we've got answers in this article.
Windows 8 Passes Vista, XP Still Popular
Windows 8 has finally passed the equally unpopular Windows Vista in the number of users, but Windows XP is still hanging in there.
Windows 8 – Two Versions Of IE 10
Windows 8 features two versions of Internet Explorer. I'll explain why and look at some differences between the two.
Windows Store Updates Nook App
The Windows Nook App is getting a big update along with a big discount for users. We detail the changes and the price cut.
Updating Windows 8 Apps
Windows 8 - learn how to keep your apps up-to-date, even though Microsoft won't let you auto-update. How to spot when updates are available and the easy steps to get them.
Windows 8 Bing Weather App
Take a tour of the nifty Bing Weather App for Windows 8. There have been a lot of complaints about Windows 8 apps, but this one is pretty nice.
Windows 8: Is There A Timer?
Hazel's Windows 8 computer shuts down after a period of time. I'll explain how to change the sleep settings to keep that from happening.
How Do I Remove Tiles From Windows 8 Start Screen?
Pat from Oregon asks: I just had to buy a new computer and, of course, it is running Win 8. What I want to know is can I remove some of the tiles on the start screen? There are some I’m not interested in and don’t ever plan on using them. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Microsoft Chip In: Ask Friends & Family To Pay For Your PC
Microsoft has a new program that allows students to ask friends and family to chip in and buy them a new PC. The company is dubbing it a "student PC crowdsourcing program."
Windows 8.1: No Start Button, More Bing
Users hoping that Microsoft would bring back the Start Button with the Windows 8.1 update are going to be disappointed. Instead, Microsoft will offer something called a Start Tip, a Windows logo that appears when you hover the cursor over the lower-left corner.