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Laptops October 22, 2015

Review: Windows 8 a daring vision of the future -- but are you ready?

Windows 8, the bold, inventive new operating system from Microsoft is almost certain to power your next computer. It’s a strong statement about the future of computing -- But are consumers ready for it today?

Laptops October 22, 2015

PCs vs. Macs: Who wins the war today?

In the old days, PC users poked fun at the underpowered processors and buggy software that Mac users had to endure. Mac users needed only to counter with "Windows 98." Today things are different. In many ways this is shaping up to be a golden year for buying computers.

Cameras October 22, 2015

8 top gadgets for every personality type

Last-minute holiday shopping bringing you down? The good news is that there's plenty of gadgets out there to suit every personality type, from the health nut to the foodie and the outdoor enthusiast. If you want something new, something cool, and something techie, then look no further.

Laptops October 22, 2015

Bad news, Windows 10 for smartphones will arrive after Windows 10 for PCs

Windows 10 may be one operating system for all, but the many different versions aren't going to arrive all at the same time.

Laptops October 22, 2015

Grab yourself a little something at Microsoft’s last-chance sale

It’s too late to buy gifts online for Christmas delivery, but that doesn’t mean the deals are done – or you can’t grab yourself a last-minute present that’ll arrive after the holidays.

Cameras October 22, 2015

Gadget gifts for the time-challenged

People call it procrastination, I call it time management. If you're like me and are still shopping for gifts, at least you're in the home stretch. Some of my last-minute suggestions may be difficult to come by in time for Christmas (overnight shipping can only perform so many miracles) but perhaps you'll decide to get one of these gadgets for yourself — after the holiday.  

Laptops October 22, 2015

Microsoft Surface a flop? Advertising outpaces revenue

Microsoft has spent more money marketing its Surface tablet and Windows 8 than the slate has made back for the company.

Laptops October 22, 2015

Microsoft tells analysts it is readying new mobile devices

Microsoft is working with manufacturers to produce a line of small touch-screen devices powered by Windows, apparently intended to compete with 7-inch tablets like the iPad Mini and Amazon Kindle Fire.

Laptops October 22, 2015

Review: Microsoft Surface Pro: more power, more everything

Microsoft had been quiet on the Surface Tablet Pro, a version of the Surface RT tablet that raises the bar on specs. At CES 2013 that changed.

Laptops October 22, 2015

With Surface, Microsoft becomes friend and foe to PC partners

With the launch of its Surface tablet computer, Microsoft is becoming a genuine "frenemy" -- part friend, part enemy -- to its longtime manufacturing partners.

Laptops October 22, 2015

First Windows 8 PCs go on sale online, sell out

A major retailer has thrown its own Windows 8 launch party well ahead of Microsoft’s plans – and the Windows giant is none too pleased.