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In Pictures: User guide to Windows 10

If you’re going for an immediate upgrade to Windows 10 from your Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 computer, this guide will get you up to speed as quickly as possible.

In Pictures: User guide to Windows 10
In Pictures: 10 amazing features Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 need to share

These features are too good to leave in Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 alone. Mr. Nadella, tear down this wall!

In Pictures: 10 amazing features Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 need to share
IN PICTURES: Top 28 Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 gadgets at Computex

Computex was held in Taipei from June 3 to 5, showcasing a plethora of vendor products. Here is a wrap of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8-based devices.

IN PICTURES: Top 28 Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 gadgets at Computex
In Pictures: 12 ways Windows 8 dominates the OS competition

Don't let all the Live Tile bashing fool you. Windows 8 still dominates the OS competition in a dozen crucial aspects.

In Pictures: 12 ways Windows 8 dominates the OS competition
In Pictures: Windows Blue - a sneak peek

An update to Windows 8 is in the works, codenamed Windows Blue.

In Pictures: Windows Blue - a sneak peek
In Pictures: 10 key Windows 8 features for healthcare professionals

From improved security and administration to better tablet battery life, there's a lot to like in Windows 8 for healthcare organizations.

In Pictures: 10 key Windows 8 features for healthcare professionals
In Pictures: 10 nifty Windows 8 apps -- all free

Need help negotiating the corporate landscape? Want to track your network usage? Just looking for a fun little time-waster? These free apps for Windows 8 can help.

In Pictures: 10 nifty Windows 8 apps -- all free
In Pictures: 8 ways Microsoft could improve Windows 8

Here is our wish list of things we’d love to see in an update or service pack for Windows 8.

In Pictures: 8 ways Microsoft could improve Windows 8
In Pictures: How to solve Windows 8 crashes

Like any computer operating system, Windows 8 can fall over. Luckily, there is an easy way to diagnose the cause of most crashes.

In Pictures: How to solve Windows 8 crashes
IN PICTURES: Asus launches the Transformer AiO

Asus has launched its Transformer AiO (all-in-one) desktop PC, which runs on both Windows 8 and Android. As an 18.4-inch tablet, it can be used on both systems but when it is on dock, it runs on the Windows 8 platform. The desktop also connects to a monitor, creating a mirror reflection of the PC. It is available from retailer, Harvey Norman, and distributor, Synnex.

IN PICTURES: Asus launches the Transformer AiO
In Pictures: Touch and go, 11 new Windows 8 input devices tested

While there’s a lot more going on under hood, touch control is the singular Windows 8 feature that fundamentally changes how you interact with your notebook, tablet, or desktop PC.

In Pictures: Touch and go, 11 new Windows 8 input devices tested
In Pictures: Top Metro apps for Windows 8 power users

The Windows 8 Metro application ecosystem is evolving. Here are 17 early entrants worth adding to your tablet or PC

In Pictures: Top Metro apps for Windows 8 power users
In Pictures: 5 tricks to restore the Windows 8 Start menu

As everybody knows, the Start button is not included in Windows 8, and Microsoft has vowed not to put it back. If you’d rather not be forced to use the full-screen, tile-based UI, called Modern, here are five alternative programs that install on Windows 8.

In Pictures: 5 tricks to restore the Windows 8 Start menu
In Pictures: 10 essential Windows 8 travel apps

You're in good hands with Windows 8

In Pictures: 10 essential Windows 8 travel apps
In Pictures: 10 top Windows 8 peripherals for tablets and PCs

Need a mouse for your Windows 8 laptop or a keyboard for your Windows RT tablet? These devices from Microsoft and Logitech are solid options from proven peripherals vendors.

In Pictures: 10 top Windows 8 peripherals for tablets and PCs