Windows 8.1

Support For Windows 7, Windows 8 To End 10 January 2023

RIP Windows 7. Extended enterprise support for Windows 7, as well as support for Windows 8/8.1 will be terminated next…

1 year ago

Microsoft Extends Windows 7, 8.1 Support Deadlines

But Redmond insists enterprise customers are moving to Windows 10 faster than any version of Windows

8 years ago

Windows 10 Starts Forcibly Installing Itself On Older PCs

Resistance is futile, it seems, as “recommended update” begins self-installing

8 years ago

Microsoft Calls Time On Windows 7 Sales

All Windows PCs will have to ship with Windows 10 from 2016, Microsoft says

8 years ago

Microsoft Fixes Windows 8.1 Flaw Exposed By Google In Patch Tuesday Update

Microsoft accuses Google of harming customers following first Patch Tuesday of 2015

9 years ago

Google Exposes Windows 8.1 Security Flaw

Google is criticised for publishing a flaw in in Windows 8.1 that could allow an attacker to give themselves admin…

9 years ago

Microsoft: There Will Be No Windows 8.1 Update 2

Microsoft says there will be no major Windows 8.1 Update 2 and future upgrades will be incrementally delivered alongside security…

10 years ago

Microsoft Launches Raspberry Pi-Like Windows Board – For £200

Shark's Cove aims to take a bite out of Raspberry Pi's market, but at £200, and with Windows included, it's…

10 years ago

Microsoft Shrinks Windows 8.1 For Tablets

A new installation option for Windows 8.1 devices gives users more storage space, but at a price

10 years ago

Build 2014: Microsoft Delivers Universal Windows Apps

Developers now have the ability to build universal Windows apps that run across PCs, tablets and phones

10 years ago

Microsoft Offers $100 Discount To Customers Upgrading From Windows XP

Discount will apply to any new Surface or Windows 8 computer costing more than $599 as Microsoft looks to migrate…

10 years ago

Microsoft Preps Windows 8.1 Update For April – Report

The update for Windows 8.1 will arrive next month, just as Microsoft retires the venerable Windows XP OS

10 years ago

Microsoft May Release ‘Free’ Windows 8.1 Upgrade

Microsoft is reportedly considering offering free upgrades to Windows 8.1, with a version of the OS bundling key Microsoft services

10 years ago

Report: Microsoft To Cut Windows 8.1 Price For Low-Cost Devices

Microsoft is reportedly cutting 70 percent off the licence price for Windows 8.1, aiming at manufacturers who produce inexpensive devices…

10 years ago

Windows 8 And 8.1 Market Share Passes 10 Percent

Windows 7 continues to lead the way, but Windows XP is still worryingly widespread

10 years ago

Microsoft Lync App Updated For Windows 8.1

Microsoft boosts enterprise communications after releasing the updated Lync app for Windows 8.1

10 years ago

Microsoft OneNote Update Enhances Content Capture

Microsoft updates its OneNote application with powerful new features for content capture on portable devices

10 years ago

Microsoft 3D Printing Software Arrives On Windows 8.1

Microsoft has advanced its 3D printing campaign with a Windows 8.1 application

10 years ago

MakerBot Streamlines Windows 8.1 3D Printing

MakerBot has released software that simplifies 3D printing under Windows

10 years ago

‘Marmite’ Windows 8.1 Divides TechWeek Readers Who Prefer Other Platforms

TechWeek readers enjoy a love-hate relationship with Windows 8.1, but Windows 7 remains more popular and XP lives on

10 years ago

Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 as productive a tablet as it claims to be?

10 years ago

Poll: What Do You Think Of Windows 8.1?

Have you downloaded Windows 8.1? Let us know your thoughts

10 years ago

Microsoft Pulls Windows RT 8.1 Update Over Bricking Fears

Users complain of Windows RT 8.1 boot issues while others are frustrated about being left in the dark

10 years ago

Windows 8.1 Doesn’t Fix Everything

Windows 8.1 brings some much needed improvements, but doesn't fix everything, says Wayne Rash

10 years ago

Windows 8.1 Now Available As Free Update

The first major update to Windows 8 is unleashed onto the Windows Store

10 years ago

Microsoft Adds ‘Fresh Paint’ To Windows 8.1

As the Windows 8.1 launch approaches, Microsoft has revealed more of the OS' new features

10 years ago

Microsoft Tempts Developers With Revamped App Store

Microsoft believes its new discovery features and gift cards will lure developers to its redesigned app store

10 years ago

Microsoft Adds Outlook.com-Inspired Email App To Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is to include a mobile-friendly, touch-enabled email application with closer Outlook.com integration

10 years ago

New Generation Of Microsoft Surface Tablets Arrives On 22 October

Microsoft Surface 2 and Microsoft Surface 2 Pro promise to increase productivity

11 years ago

Microsoft Reveals Windows 8.1 Price And Upgrade Path

Microsoft has provided details about the retail pricing of its forthcoming Windows 8.1 operating system

11 years ago