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The freebie upgrade path which remained a loophole for so long, allowing older operating systems to jump to Windows 10 or 11, is no more.

Fortnite no longer supports Windows 7 (or Windows 8), bringing in a hard requirement for Windows 10 with its new cyberpunk season.

It's the end of an era as Microsoft closes the books on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, though we're not sure who's still using Windows 8 in 2023.

Skylake will be supported on Windows 8, Windows 8.1 as Microsoft reverts policy.

Microsoft is all too eager to phase out existing Windows platforms in favor of its new unified OS.

Windows 10 isn't updating for everyone, so here's some tips on how to get it downloaded to your machine.

Ideum launches a new line of smart tables that can run either Windows or Android operating systems.

To try to make things right with the PC, laptop and mobile communities, Microsoft plans to make Windows 10 a free upgrade to Windows 7 and 8/8.1 users.

Has it REALLY been that long? Windows is ending support for Windows 7 in a bid to speed the transition to the ill-fated Windows 8.

After consumer disappoint with Windows 8/8.1, PC manufacturers and consumers have shown increased interest in the Windows 10 operating system.

Microsoft's latest update to Windows 8.1 has the touch-capable OS receive native support for MKV files.

Microsoft Windows 7 remains the most popular Windows OS, controlling 53.05 percent.

Microsoft didn't succeed with Windows 8, but is learning from mistakes and hopes to win over consumer trust with Windows 10 next year.

Microsoft today unveiled its Windows 10 operating system, hoping to entice both Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 users to the newer OS.

Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 users should be able to upgrade to Windows 9 for free, according to reports.

Microsoft is expected to officially unveil Windows 9 during a media event on September 30.

The Chinese government has decided to ban Microsoft Windows 8 from government PCs, though most of them still run using Windows XP anyway.

Microsoft has finally realized that a touchscreen interface for desktop PC users will never catch on, and is bringing the start menu back for good!

After doing last minute bug fixes, VideoLAN is all set to release its media player for Windows 8.

Microsoft is rumored to be prepping a free version of Windows 8.1 to attract more users.

After fixing all the issues with the BETA version, VLC finally receives an approval from Windows apps store and will be listed soon.

Microsoft is listening to OEM partners and will slash prices that partners must pay per license to pre-install Windows 8.1 on new laptops.

Are Windows 8 tablets finally an attractive option as far as portable computers go? Or should you still go with an Android or iOS device?

Lenovo refreshes its X1 Carbon laptop, features 14-inch anti-glare 2560x1440 display.

One OS to rule them all? Microsoft will eventually combine its Windows family of operating systems.

Leading benchmarking results site HWBOT.org bans Windows 8 from results over issues with the operating system's real-time-clock.

Microsoft could cut Surface RT prices substantially if rumors are true.

The rumors are not true, Samsung are not leaving the PC business.

Lenovo unveils a new range of Windows 8-powered, touch-capable laptops.

The next installment in Halo series has been announced, not what anyone was expecting.

PC market continues to tumble, we haven't seen the worse of it yet.

Windows To Go with the DT Workspace USB 3.0 pen drive from Kingston. Let's dive in and take a look.

Check out our coverage from Shanghai, China where we look closely at SlimPort.

Out of the 100 million Windows 8 licenses, just 59 million estimated have it installed.

Intel are pushing for Android-based notebooks, notebook vendors join in on the fight.

Microsoft will revive the start button in Windows 8.1, sort of...

Intel CEO says prices on future Windows 8 touch devices will drop like a rock, when upcoming Intel chips release.

Tasos delivers his thoughts on Windows 8 and Metro UI and why it could be the (d)evolution of the world's most popular OS, as well as Microsoft's reasons for the UI design in the new OS.

Microsoft stock tumbles after PC shipment reports.

Leaked build of Windows Blue shows off multiple Live Tile sizes and same-width side-by-side apps.