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There's a new member of the Windows operating system anime family, but she hasn't yet been named. Meanwhile, Google search tracks when a store is crowded, and Amazon Dash buttons go on sale to the public.

Microsoft charges $15 for a program to play DVD movies on Windows 10, but you can get free programs to do the same thing. Also, Facebook jumps on the Periscope trend with celebrity live streams, and businesses can chat with you on Facebook's Messenger.

It's time to decide whether or not to shake up your current computer with Microsoft's latest operating system. We run down the best reasons why - and why not - to upgrade.

CNET's Dan Graziano shows you how to play Xbox One games on your PC.

Here is how to change some important settings in Windows 10 to optimize your experience.

CNET editor Dong Ngo reveals how to make a clean install (with zero apps baggage) of Windows 10 on any PC.

CNET's first impression of Windows 95 was that it would create a huge impact, what with the long file names, taskbar and a recycle bin for unwanted files. Check out this vintage review along with Microsoft's own promotional video that went with the launch.

Microsoft's brand-new operating system becomes official on Wednesday, but Samung and Motorola make big announcements to steal the spotlight.

Available on Verizon Wireless, the LG Lancet runs Windows Phone 8.1 and features a 4.5-inch display, an 8-megapixel camera and a quad-core processor.

CNET editor Dong Ngo shows you how to safety change your mind on Windows 10 and revert to a previous version of Windows.

YouTube Gaming launches to compete with Twitch, Rovio lays off 260, Amazon flirts with hot meal delivery and Windows 10 sees strong adoption rate.

Microsoft's digital assistant makes her desktop debut.

Microsoft has developed a brand new browser for Windows 10.

Get the most out of Windows 10's virtual assistant by optimizing your setup and learning some of the more useful commands.

With the release of Windows 10, Microsoft's virtual assistant Cortana now lives on the desktop. Here are some Easter eggs to find.

The launch date is confirmed, but with rivals closing in and customers slow to update to new versions, Microsoft badly needs its new software to be a success. Hit play now.

Windows users can download a free upgrade to Windows 10 in two months. Meanwhile, Google simplifies privacy controls, and Asus shows off a new smartwatch.

A new custom Windows 8 overlay called HiveMind makes this unique gaming PC more useful and easier to navigate.

The artist says she decided to put her hit album on Apple's streaming service because it 'felt right.' Meanwhile, we get a peek at what it took to make the wallpaper for Windows 10.

The year is pretty much half over, so we're taking a look back at the stories that made huge waves in the tech world.

At the E3 gaming conference, Microsoft unveils a new wireless controller called the Xbox Elite. The controller, designed for the Xbox One and Windows 10, has four extra buttons on the back.

Massive Windows 10 computers for the workplace hit $20,000, Samsung shows off transparent screens, and Facebook puts games inside Messenger.

Microsoft's smart assistant Cortana is expanding beyond Windows, Twitter's Periscope is rising on Android, and Amazon is getting crafty with competition for Etsy.

The latest updates to Windows 10 from Microsoft's Build 2015 include a cleaned up interface, new virtual desktop functionality and more Cortana tricks. CNET's Brian Tong got a demonstration of the new features.

At Microsoft Build 2015 in San Francisco, Executive Vice President Terry Myerson sets a goal of 1 billion devices for Windows 10 adoption in the next two to three years.

The Compute Stick offers enough power to stream HD video and tackle the web, and will work anywhere there's an HDMI port.

Apple faces criticism for not giving its Watch the same security protections as the iPhone. Also, Microsoft drops "Windows Phone" for a new name, and Walmart creates its own version of Amazon Prime.

Windows mobiles have struggled for years to compete with iOS and Android. CNET's Luke Westaway and Rich Trenholm discuss whether it's time for Microsoft to throw in the towel.

At Microsoft Build 2015 in San Francisco, Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore takes the stage and demos new user-interace design features for Windows 10.

Brian Tong, Nate Ralph and Nick Statt describe what the HoloLens feels like after experiencing the latest version at Microsoft's Build 2015 conference.