Windows 8 required users to learn a handful of concepts to get around and perform basic tasks. When you know what those concepts are—swiping from the edges, clicking in the corners, and a few ...

Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT professional. He's written for Time, CNET, PCMag, and several other publications. He's the author of two tech books--one on ...

The original Windows 8 "tutorial." Windows 8.1 actually includes real tutorials. The test build also includes a "Help + Tips" app, which includes some video tutorials that will help you find your way ...

Windows 8 is the most drastic Microsoft operating system update in decades. Here's how to get the most out of it. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on photo and ...

Computing Windows 8.1 RTM leak reveals major changes to reduce hatred from first-time users With the final build of Windows 8.1 due to land in the next few days, a leaked version (build 9741) has made ...