It was only a matter of time: You can now run conventional x86 Desktop apps on your ARM-based Windows RT tablet, such as the Surface RT or Asus VivoTab RT. x86 games such as Heroes of Might and Magic ...

When Windows 8/RT launched, the benefit of Metro-styled apps may not have been immediately apparent. But, as Redmond's fledgling Windows Store began to fill out, some standouts have already appeared.

Microsoft earlier this week quietly issued its first security update for one of its Windows 8 apps, patching a link-spoofing vulnerability in Mail. Two weeks ago, Microsoft spelled out plans for ...

As keen as Microsoft has been to present Windows 8 as a 'one size fits all' platform, news of the various versions of the OS set to be ready for launch reveals a notable split in strategy. For ...