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Nokia Lumia 820 a WP8 steal

This AT&T Windows Phone packs in smartphone features for only $50.

By December 12, 2012

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HTC Windows Phone 8X a winner

HTC shows off how to make Windows Phone 8 cool in this flagship phone.

By October 30, 2012

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Reasons not to upgrade to Windows 8

Windows 8 is the biggest software launch in the history of Microsoft, but that doesn't mean you should use it, at least not yet.

By October 12, 2012

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Run Windows 8 desktop on a second monitor

Not sure if you prefer Windows 8 in Desktop or Metro view? With an external monitor you can use both at the same time. CNET's Donald Bell shows you how.

By October 26, 2012

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Sony Vaio E17 and Windows 8: no touching

The big-screened and affordable 17-inch Vaio E17 has lots of features, but no touchscreen, and a small trackpad. Does that kill its Windows 8 appeal?

By October 23, 2012

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Dell's XPS 12 Windows 8 flagship reviewed

The XPS 12 shows a different take on the rotating-screen convertible laptop/tablet.

By October 22, 2012

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How to get back to the Windows 8 Start screen

Feeling lost in Windows 8's Desktop mode? Not sure how to return to the Start screen? Here's three ways to get back to Metro.

By October 22, 2012

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Meet Samsung's premium Windows Phone 8 handset, the Ativ S

Though no plans are in the works right now for Samsung to bring the dual-core Ativ S to the U.S., the phone offers a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, Microsoft's newest WP8 mobile operating system, and an 8-megapixel camera.

By October 29, 2012

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Dell shores up the XPS One 27 for Windows 8

This updated version of Dell's XPS One 27, with a touch screen, a new adjustable stand, and the same 2,560x1,440-pixel resolution, looks like one of the most compelling Windows 8 desktops.

By October 29, 2012

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What you need to know about Windows 8

Windows 8 brings new terminology, iPad trade-ins are on the rise, and a gadget adds sound effects to costumes.

By October 19, 2012

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Getting our hands on touch-enabled Windows 8

CNET's Kara Tsuboi and Seth Rosenblatt discuss Microsoft's entry into the touch-enabled OS world with Windows 8 and what it means for the company moving forward.

By October 18, 2012

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Microsoft Surface unveiled: The first Microsoft-branded Windows tablet.

Microsoft is throwing its hat into the tablet ring with Surface, a Windows tablet that will go head-to-head with iPad and Android.

By October 24, 2012

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Microsoft Surface unveiled: The first Microsoft-branded Windows tablet

Microsoft is throwing its hat into the tablet ring with Surface, a Windows tablet that will go head-to-head with iPad and Android.

By October 24, 2012

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Asus all-in-one gets Thunderbolt, WiDi support

It's not the most attractive PC out there, but the Asus ET2300INTI has a broad array of features that will entice those looking for a mainstream Windows 8 all-in-one.

By November 26, 2012

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Midrange ZTE Render takes on Windows Phone 7

U.S. Cellular's ZTE Render is a Windows Phone 7 handset with midrange specs and a reasonable price.

By October 10, 2012

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Getting around on the Microsoft Surface

Microsoft's Surface tablet hits users with a radically different Windows experience than they've seen before. Here's how to get around using touch-screen gestures and the optional keyboard Touch Cover.

By November 20, 2012

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Unboxing the Nokia Lumia 920

Molly Wood unboxes the latest Nokia smartphone, the Lumia 920. It features a 4.5-inch screen, 1,280x768-pixel-resolution display, and is running Microsoft's latest Windows 8 OS.

By November 20, 2012

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Asus' super-sleek Windows 8 tablet

Running Window 8 RT, the new Vivo Tab RT weighs under 1.2 pounds and packs Microsoft's latest software.

By October 5, 2012

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Nokia Lumia 810, T-Mobile's first Windows 8 phone

T-Mobile's first Windows 8 phone riffs off the Nokia Lumia 820.

By October 9, 2012

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Nokia Lumia 810 is solid, but ugly

Boring, blockish looks aside, the Nokia Lumia 810 is a capable Windows 8 phone.

By November 14, 2012

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Recover serial numbers for installed software

Do you need to install a fresh copy of Windows but don't have the serial numbers for some of your installed software? Fear not! MyKeyFinder scans your Registry keys and extracts serials for currently installed software -- including Windows itself.

November 14, 2012

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Acer Iconia W510: Hands-on with a Windows 8 hybrid

This detachable-screen hybrid is the first of many similar systems coming with the launch of Windows 8, combining the features of a tablet and a traditional laptop.

By October 8, 2012

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Free alternative to MS Office

OpenOffice and LibreOffice are great, but they can feel a little bloated, especially on startup. If you're on Windows and want a lighter-weight office suite, check out Kingsoft Office Suite. You can do most everything that Microsoft Office offers but with less of a footprint.

November 14, 2012

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The wide-screen Toshiba Satellite U845W-S430 has an extra-long, high-resolution screen

Toshiba's experimental extra-wide-screen ultrabook gets a Windows 8 software upgrade, but it turns the Toshiba Satellite U845W into a computer imperfectly matched for what Windows 8 has to offer.

By November 8, 2012

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Acer's sleek Windows 8 tablet: the Iconia W700

With its 11.6-inch IPS display, 5-megapixel camera, and Core i3/i5 Ivy Bridge processors, the Acer Iconia W700 offers users the Windows 8 experience in tablet form.

By October 3, 2012

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Microsoft kills Messenger to push Skype

Windows Live Messenger is being replaced with Skype, Xbox SmartGlass arrives on Apple devices, and single weekly issues of DC Comics hit digital bookstores.

By November 7, 2012

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HTC's budget-friendly Windows Phone 8S

Shipping in multiple eye-catching colors, the HTC Windows Phone 8S won't break the bank but will feature Microsoft's latest mobile OS.

By September 20, 2012

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The HP ElitePad 900 gets full Windows 8 treatment

The HP ElitePad 900 is a full Windows 8 tablet for business users. It's coming in January.

By September 28, 2012

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The all-purpose tool for Windows that you need to download

Pipy is an application launcher that pulls from Unix-based operating systems by allowing you to pipe output from one set of commands to another. You can search your hard drive for a file and then dig even further by sending the results to the "grep" command. The potential is pretty incredible!

September 19, 2012