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Laptops October 21, 2015

Microsoft ends Windows 7 retail sales, directs consumers to Windows 8

Attempting to transition consumers away from purchasing an older copy of Windows, Microsoft has discontinued the retail version of Windows 7 and won't be supplying copies to retailers.

Laptops October 21, 2015

Gates chokes up at Ballmer's final Microsoft shareholders meeting

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates choked up while reading from prepared remarks during Steve Ballmer's final shareholders meeting as chief executive.

Holiday Gift Guide October 21, 2015

Christmas in summer? Gadget makers reveal lineups

It's still officially summer, yet major electronic companies have already announced a slew of holiday gift ideas: iPhones of different colors, video game players and a new category of wristwatches designed to mimic the functionality of smartphones.

Laptops October 21, 2015

Microsoft Windows 8 update will be free when it comes later this year

A planned Windows 8 update to address complaints and confusion with Microsoft's new operating system will be made available for free this year, the company said Tuesday.

Laptops October 21, 2015

Windows: It’s over, tech site declares

Calling the latest operating system a “failure” and Microsoft’s leaders “idiots,” a top tech website has proclaimed the PC era over. Windows is coming to a dead end, they say.

Laptops October 21, 2015

Windows XP death watch begins

If you, or your workplace, are still using Windows XP, it’s time to move on.

Laptops October 21, 2015

'Windows 8.1' may ship in 2013, receive annual updates

New iterations of Windows usually take several years to develop and release to the public, but those days may soon be behind us.

Desktops September 28, 2015

How to Buy the Right TV

I t’s a strange time to be shopping for a television.

Desktops September 17, 2015

New Amazon Fire TV Gets 4K Video and Alexa, Keeps $100 Price

Clearly not impressed with Apple's recent update to its Apple TV media streamer, Amazon today unveiled a new, updated Fire TV settop box that will incorporate Alexa, its own digital personal assi...

Desktops September 10, 2015

6 'New' Things Introduced By Apple That Aren't So New

Apple's reputation as an innovator has always been built on the refinement of existing ideas—Palm sold touchscreen phones before the iPhone, and Sony made ultra-lightweight laptops years before A...

Desktops August 5, 2015

Should you upgrade to Windows 10?

We’re just a few hours from the official launch of Windows 10.