Microsoft Windows 10 PCs will be in stores on launch day; Nadella pushes Windows 10 Mobile

Windows 10 Home and Mobile
Microsoft has hit back at reports that it would have zero availability for Windows 10 on launch day, while CEO Satya Nadella says free Windows 10 on the desktop is vital to the success of Windows 10 Mobile.

Return of the search wars: The rise of contextual awareness

Search data Google
Search is still a fundamental part of the computing experience, but search is no longer just about going to a browser and entering a search term.

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 10122 — and it’s a giant mess

Windows 10 Build 10122
At best, Build 10122 is a late beta that needs to be finalized in the next two to three months if Windows 10 will be released by the end of this summer. It’s not looking good.

How to download and install the latest Windows 8.1 Update for free (updated)

Windows 8.1 Update 1 Start screen, with power button
If you want to download Windows 8.1 Update 1 for free, ahead of its official launch on April 8, you’re in luck! Just follow these simple instructions…

The best laptops for college students: Learning digitally has never been easier

MacBook Air
College life has changed dramatically in the last decade. Many classes are being offered online, academic research has moved to the digital arena, and now many assignments are turned in through e-mail attachments. Modern college students are increasingly reliant on computers, and that means a laptop is most certainly in your future. So, how do you decide which one to buy?