As the August date approaches for Microsoft to release its Windows 8.1 OS update to OEM partners, there are reports that IT professionals and early adopters will have to wait until October to start ...

Windows app developers today took Microsoft to task for the company’s decision to withhold Windows 8.1 until mid-October. Traditionally, Microsoft offers an RTM, or the “release to manufacturing” ...

According to the Windows Blog the RTM (release to manufacturing) version of the Windows 8.1 operating system will be released in early August giving OEMs and partners a chance to tweak and tune the ...

Windows 8.1 RTM leak reveals major changes to reduce hatred from first-time users With the final build of Windows 8.1 due to land in the next few days, a leaked version (build 9741) has made its way ...

Microsoft and its customers are probably more than used to seeing leaked versions of Windows operating systems popping up on the internet well before the release date and the Windows RT 8.1 RTM ...

Microsoft has reversed course and provided the release to manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows 8.1 to developers and IT pros via MSDN and TechNet. Microsoft has reversed course and provided the ...

After a few weeks of listening to the backlash, however, Microsoft has decided this isn't such a good idea. Starting Monday, Microsoft "will extend availability of our current Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 ...

From the latest on Windows 8.1 to the new Facebook addiction cure, here's what you missed over the weekend. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of ...