Windows 8.1 had a good run, but now it’s time to move on—especially if you want to keep your PC secure. By Alaina Yee Senior Editor, PCWorld Jan 10, 2023 3:45 am PST ...

Windows 8.1 is now here. Here's how to download the installer for Microsoft's new hybrid desktop-tablet OS.

To use Splashtop on Windows 8, you’ll download the software onto at least two of the devices from the company’s website, ... PC Monitor (free, Windows Store) is worth downloading.

Microsoft's own Windows Virtual PC is free but won't accept Windows 8 as a guest. Instead, you can use Oracle's VirtualBox or VMWare's VMWare Player 4.0. Both are free and both support Windows 8.

Windows 8 is due to be released to consumers on October 26. Priced at just $39.99, the upgrade is surprisingly affordable. If you're thinking about upgrading to Microsoft's latest operating system ...