Microsoft will not be offering an Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 8.1, so businesses won’t be able to pay for additional security patches and will have to upgrade or accept ...

Microsoft is advocating that users on Windows 8.1 go to Windows 11, but Windows 10 is another option. Windows 10 will continue to be supported by Microsoft and receive security updates until ...

Upgrading your Windows 8 system to Windows 8.1 is simple enough through the Microsoft Store, but if you need to reinstall it or run the update on more than one PC, it can be inconvenient and time ...

But Windows 8.1 makes Microsoft’s formula more palatable—or at least, less bitter—for those who choose to make the leap. Windows 8.1 eases the transition for desktop diehards, ...

Microsoft has fixed its Windows RT 8.1 update, which was causing installation issues for some Surface RT users, and made it available again for download from the Windows Store.

Despite the extended deadline for Windows 7 and 8.1, Microsoft is heavily pushing Windows 10. The new operating system, which launched at the end of July, is available as a free upgrade to Windows ...

Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 8.1 tracks your interests via its new digital assistant, Cortana. When setting her up, you’re asked to provide a list of topics she can track for you, ...

Like ‘Windows 8.0’, Microsoft never uses this (frankly ludicrous) ‘Windows 8.1 Update’ name in any of its branding materials, instead reserving it only for blog posts.

We take a close look at Windows 10 versus Windows 8.1 SSD storage performance so you will know what to expect from Microsoft's newest operating system.

Microsoft ended the free upgrade program from Windows 8.1 and 7 to Windows 10 years ago. Even in 2022, though, it’s still possible to upgrade to Windows 10 for free .

Other changes include Microsoft ending support for Office 365 ProPlus on January 14th 2020, for Windows 7, 8.1, Windows Server 2016 and older, and any Windows 10 Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC).

Microsoft said it’s not offering extended security updates for Windows 8.1, which may be because of its historical low usage, given that many skipped the operating system and updated directly to ...