In an amusing twist that undoubtedly spells the end of some hapless manager's career, Microsoft has accidentally gifted pirates with a free, fully-functioning Windows 8 license key. If you so desire, ...

In the first installment of this FAQ, I addressed the questions I hear most often about purchasing a Windows 8 Pro upgrade directly from Microsoft. Here's a recap of what you'll find in that post: ...

If you purchased a computer that had the Windows 7 operating system and are looking forward to upgrading the device to Windows 8 Pro, you may have one more hoop to jump through. The upgrade from ...

Microsoft might ask you to enter your Windows 7 key during the process in order to qualify for the $14.99 upgrade. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT ...

Windows 8 isn’t just Microsoft’s newest operating system. It’s the most ambitious move the company has made in years. If you remember the 2008 ads that touted “Hi, I’m a Mac. And I’m a PC,” you’ll ...