If you’ve used Windows 8 — and probably even if you haven’t — you already know it doesn’t look anything like Windows 7. But Windows 8’s changes aren’t just cosmetic; you’ll find plenty under the hood ...

I deleted "all but the latest" File History, but somehow that only reduced the space consumed (reported on both the Windows and Synology ends) by about 10%. If it's using NTFS hard links or something ...

The Web has been abuzz with mixed reviews of Windows 8, Microsoft’s latest client operating system, which will be available on Oct. 26. It’s a departure, at least initially, from the staid user ...

Since the release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview last week, a nagging question has been hounding speed-hogs everywhere: just how much faster is Windows 8 than Windows 7? We decided to find out for ...

In this post, we will show you how to find out the file system of a drive on a Windows 11/10 PC. There are various file system types with distinct characteristics and features. While some file systems ...

On October 26, 2012, Microsoft released Windows 8, a hybrid tablet/desktop operating system that took bold risks but garnered mixed reviews. Ten years later, we’ve caught up with former Windows ...

Windows has long been a cash cow for Microsoft, with nearly every PC sold to both consumers and businesses coming with a license for the operating system. But the rise of tablets, smartphones, and the ...