Well-known interface guru Jakob Nielsen has put Windows 8 through user testing on PCs and tablets, and his conclusion is a stark one: Windows 8 is bad on tablets, and even worse on PCs. He blames ...

Jakob Nielsen says that Microsoft's new operating system is plagued by "hidden features [and] reduced discoverability," among other issues. CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a technology columnist who ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. The company’s design leaders — Friedman with Office, Albert Shum on the Windows ...

On October 26, 2012, Microsoft released Windows 8, a hybrid tablet/desktop operating system that took bold risks but garnered mixed reviews. Ten years later, we’ve caught up with former Windows ...

When it comes to attacking Microsoft's dubious Windows 8 design decisions, ExtremeTech is no stranger -- and this video explains why. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a ...

It's only a matter of few weeks before the commercial launch of windows 8 operating system. In fact, Windows has already shipped out its windows 8 OS out to retail stores. Coming October, you can ...

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Microsoft is currently developing its own smartwatch based around a modified version of the Windows 8 platform, rumours suggest. The watch, which is believed to be being put together by Microsoft's ...

Microsoft’s decision to finally bring back a true Start menu to Windows begs the question: Has the company finally recognized what a massive mistake it made with Windows 8, or is Microsoft just ...