PC World

Windows 8 just took a big bite out of Windows XP usage

For years, Windows XP has trailed Windows 7 alone in worldwide usage, while the contentious Windows 8 and 8.1 struggled to hit double digit percentages. But now, two full years after the release of ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 8.1 RTM leak reveals major changes to reduce hatred from first-time users

The original Windows 8 "tutorial." Windows 8.1 actually includes real tutorials. The test build also includes a "Help + Tips" app, which includes some video tutorials that will help you find your way ...
The Next Web

One month after launch, Windows 8 sees lower Internet usage share than Windows 7 did

Microsoft this week announced that Windows 8 sales had surpassed the 40 million mark after one month, which we pointed out looked better than early Windows 7 sales numbers. Nevertheless, it looks like ...
PC World

Windows 8.1 finally overtakes Windows 8 in usage share

Slowly but surely, Microsoft is getting users to leave Windows 8 behind and move on to Windows 8.1. According to Netmarketshare, usage of Windows 8.1 reached 6.35 percent of the overall operating ...