Windows 8.1
Using Windows 8.1 in 2020? YouTuber explains why it's not all that bad
One YouTuber recently explained why it's not all so bad to use Windows 8.1 as a main operating system in 2021.
OneDrive for Windows app to lose Fetch files feature later this month
Microsoft is going to remove the Fetch Files feature from the OneDrive app on Windows at the end of this month.
Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge is rolling out to Windows 7 and 8.1 users
Microsoft’s new Chromium-based Edge browser will also be automatically delivered to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, in addition to the Windows 10 userbase.
Microsoft warns Windows users about zero-day vulnerabilities in the Adobe Type Manager Library
Microsoft has acknowledged new zero-day vulnerabilities in all versions of Windows that are already being explored by attackers.
Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge goes out of beta
Microsoft has just released the stable version of the new Microsoft Edge for Windows 10.
The Windows Insider program started five years ago today - Happy Anniversary!
Since October 1, 2014, millions of developers, IT professionals, gamers and casual users have signed up, participated in interactive events and voice their opinions, helping to shape the current state of Windows 10.
Microsoft Edge Insider beta channel is now officially available on Windows and macOS
After the installer leaked a couple of weeks ago, Microsoft has just announced that the Beta Channel for its new Edge Insider browser is now officially available on Windows and macOS.
Microsoft Edge Insider Canary channel is now officially available on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1
Following the release of Microsoft Edge Insider on macOS, Microsoft has made its new Chromium-based web browser officially available on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 today.
MSN apps will be retired on Windows 8.1 next month
Microsoft has started warning users of its MSN apps for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 that the apps will be deprecated next month.
Want to try Edge Insider on Windows 7 now? Here's how to get it working
The Edge Insider Dev and Canary installers do work on Windows 7, but the installers are currently hidden when you visit the download website with a non-Windows 10 PC.
[Updated: It's fixed] The Windows Store is currently having issues on Windows 8.1, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.1
The Windows Store is apparently having some issues on Windows 8.1, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.1, with users being unable to download apps or even browse the store on PC
Windows Phone 8.x devices will no longer receive app updates after July 1, 2019, Windows 8.x PCs to follow in 2023
After ending mainstream support for Windows Phone 8.1 a year ago, Microsoft announced today that Windows Phone 8.x handsets will no longer get app updates after July 1, 2019.
Oculus Rift owners will now need to use Windows 10 to enjoy new features
Oculus Rift owners with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will now need to upgrade to Windows 10 to meet minimum system requirements and continue enjoying new experiences.
Microsoft releases new emergency Windows update to deactivate Intel's buggy security patches on your PC
The Redmond giant released another emergency update for Windows that disable Intel’s mitigation against Spectre variant 2, which has been causing reboot issues and more.