Windows 8

Is the new UI introduced in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 R2 ready for the enterprise? Russell gives us his take and offers suggestions for improvement.

Windows store apps tend to be more resource-efficient than their traditional counterparts, and Russell Smith serves up even more reasons why you should embrace modern apps.

Need to Open or Close Windows Firewall Ports to Apps on Windows 8.1? Learn how to open and close Windows Firewall access to applications manually.

Security issues? Learn how to access and use Windows Action Center in this quick Ask an Admin.

Can Fiio’s X3 DAP make music-on-the-go an enjoyable experience? Read our review to find out!

Make searching a snap! In this Ask an Admin, learn to use Robocopy to make sure file timestamps are maintained during a copy or move operation.

Trouble with connections? Find out how to set wireless router passwords and use netsh to enable or disable network adapters in this quick Ask an Admin.

It’s time to make a move! Learn how to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 in this handy tutorial.

Our writer takes a two-week odyssey using an entry-level Android tablet to replace a Windows 8 notebook – find out what he learns along the way!

Need to perform a refresh while preserving installed desktop apps? Learn to create a custom refresh image in Windows 8 in this Ask an Admin.