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Laptops November 3, 2015

Where do I click again? A Windows 8 guide for the perplexed

With the launch of Windows 8, buyers are about to discover a computing experience unlike anything they've seen before. Here's a guide to getting past some of the hurdles.

Laptops November 3, 2015

Beneath the Surface: Inventing the tablet that reinvents Microsoft

We visit Microsoft’s Redmond, Wash., headquarters for an inside look at a process that began several years ago — even before Apple launched the iPad — and culminated with a new touch-friendly version of Windows and the Surface tablet.

Laptops November 3, 2015

Bill Gates calls new Windows 8 'very exciting'

Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Thursday called the new Windows 8 operating system scheduled for release next month "a very exciting new product" and "a very big deal" for the world's largest software maker.

Laptops November 3, 2015

New Windows computers offer appealing alternatives to traditional laptops

Not so long ago, making a computer buying decision mostly boiled down to “Do I want a PC or Mac?

Microsoft November 3, 2015

Microsoft may lock out other OSes with Windows 10

If you’ve a fondness for installing old versions of Windows and alternatives like Linux on your desktops and laptops, be warned: It looks likely that some Windows 10 machines will be made to run Windows 10 and nothing else.

Wifi November 3, 2015

Tech Q&A: Ello, Wi-Fi safety, Windows 10, and more

Kim Komando answers your questions about Ello, the 'anti-Facebook,' web safety, the new Windows 10, and more.

Microsoft November 3, 2015

Microsoft to users: Please, ditch Windows XP

With Microsoft set to end support for its aging XP OS in just a few weeks, the computer giant is hoping that the offer of a $50 gift card, free support, and a free data transfer service – with the purchase of a new PC – might persuade some users to upgrade. 

Laptops November 3, 2015

What will Windows 9 look like?

It hasn't been long since Microsoft upgraded Windows 8 with Windows 8.1. But that doesn't mean it's too soon to start speculating about Windows 9.

Security October 22, 2015

One change that instantly makes your computer safer

Here at Komando.com, we talk a lot of about ways to keep hackers from slipping viruses on to your system. Whether it's by avoiding suspicious attachments and links in phishing emails, keeping your browser and plug-ins updated to close security holes, or having security software installed, the name of the game is to keep threats at arm's length.

Security October 22, 2015

World’s ATMs still running Windows XP -- and wildly out of date

Nearly all of the ATMs in the world are running the Windows XP operating system, introduced by Microsoft 13 years ago -- and incredibly out of date, as any tech enthusiast will tell you.

Laptops October 22, 2015

PC makers plan rebellion against Windows at 2014 CES, analysts say

Fearing rapidly plummeting sales of traditional laptops and desktop computers -- which collapsed by as much as 10 percent in 2013 -- manufacturers are planning a revolt against Microsoft and the Windows operating system, analysts say.