As expected, a new report claims only a tiny percentage of PC users worldwide are currently using the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version a month after that build was launched by Microsoft.
Backwards compatibility with Windows 7 2-finger touch is also a key focus of Microsoft
The unofficial Windows 8 beta blog published screenshots from Windows 8 Build 8306
Microsoft talks up every release of Windows Server as the best ever. But based on our first experience with Windows 8 Server, some key changes deserve your attention.
Microsoft has published two Windows Server 8 guides: Windows Server "8" Beta BranchCache Early Adopters Guide and Windows Server 8 Beta Core Network Guide
A few more minor screenshots from a reportedly leaked copy of the Windows 8 pre-Release Candidate version have now been posted, revealing some of the latest little tweaks to the new OS.
Microsoft has revealed a list of issues that the Windows 8 Consumer Preview version has with the current build of Windows Home Server, along with some workarounds.
Buy a new iPad now, or wait for a Windows 8 tablet later this year? Here are some factors to consider.
A new report claims that Microsoft will launch the Release Candidate version of Windows 8 to the general public sometime in late May or early June, ahead of its final shipping version.
A new article at WinUnleaked.tk claims to reveal more information about what Microsoft has added to the Release Candidate version of Windows 8, which is still under development.
In a recent Twitter message, Microsoft says that 22.3 percent of users of the Windows 8 Consumer Edition keep their normally closed Explorer ribbon user interface expanded.
A rumored new screenshot of a new internal build of Windows 8 is supposed to show a new and mysterious new SKU for Windows 8, ProWMC (Windows Media Center)
Microsoft's David Washington has penned another informational tome on the Building Windows 8 blog, this one about Windows 8 and its support for varying screen resolutions.
New screenshots from a leaked recent build of Windows 8 seem to show that the color choice bar has been changed to add more color options for users to access.
Howtogeek shows you how to use the Windows 8 Storage Spaces to Mirror & Combine Drives
Stripped down version of Windows Server 8 aims to significantly reduce storage costs for organizations building private clouds.
Windows development blog shows how to translate iPad apps into Metro apps.
Microsoft has released System Center 2012 CTP for Windows Server "8" Beta - Virtual Machine Manager – Evaluation (VHD)
The final version of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system will be available in October, according to Bloomberg
The unofficial Windows 8 Beta Blog published a tutorial about making Windows 8 Consumer Preview portable
Lenovo could be the first company to put a Windows 8 tablet on the market, according to a source who predicts an October launch for the device.
Howtogeek shows you how to use the new Task Manager in Windows 8
Microsoft says it realised during the development of the Windows 8 Metro interface that it provided a better way for people to browse the web.
Mike Bibik, now an Amazon designer, says he hopes Fixing Windows 8 website will convince Microsoft to make changes to its new operating system.
Sonoma Partners, a Microsoft CRM consultancy, shares its experiences developing a custom, line-of-business Windows 8 app.
Google confirmed to Mashable that it is developing a Metro version of Chrome for Windows 8 users.
Microsoft's bestest bud Nokia may be planning a Windows 8 tablet for release in the last quarter of 2012 at the earliest.
TechRadar posted 50 Windows 8 tips, tricks and secrets
Testers finding the Windows 8 user interface confusing. Microsoft has responded to user feedback on Windows 8 with a blog update offering hints and tips for newcomers to find their way around the new Metro user interface.
Anandtech posted an in-depth review of Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Howtogeek shows you how to use the mouse to get around in Windows 8
Howtogeek shows you how to share files between a Windows 8 Virtual Machine and a Windows 7 Host Machine in VMware Workstation
Microsoft has released System Center 2012 CTP for Windows Server "8" Beta support
Mozilla has started developing an official port of its Firefox Web browser for the Windows 8 Metro environment. They intend to deliver a fully functional version of the browser that will integrate with the Metro experience and offer a touch-friendly user interface.
How many times have you reinstalled Windows because it had a pesky conflict, or was just running slow? With Windows 8, you can simply Refresh to start over.
StarDock, a company known for software that customizes Windows has released a free tool that restores the Start button to Microsoft's Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
The most controversial aspect of Microsoft's new OS is the Metro interface. Fewer than half of the 2900 readers who answered our survey about the Consumer Preview said they were satisfied with the new interface.
Howtogeek shows you how to create and use a password reset disk in Windows 8
Rounding out its line of recent Windows 8 releases, Microsoft has posted a community technology preview of the next Windows OS for embedded systems
Microsoft Windows Server 8, now out in beta, has important changes for enterprises working with virtualization, automation, and private clouds.
Microsoft slowly but surely is fleshing out some more Windows 8 details of potential interest to IT admins and business users.
Howtogeek shows you how to boot Into Safe Mode on Windows 8
PC Perspective posted a tutorial about installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview in a VirtualBox virtual machine
Mozilla's Asa Dotzler has offered more information about the group's plans to develop a Metro-style version of the Firefox web browser for Microsoft's Windows 8
Microsoft is expecting to release nine Windows 8 SKUs according to a registry entry in the consumer preview released on Wednesday.
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on Windows 8 Consumer Preview running on Radeon 7750 / AMD FX-6100 CPU Performance
The Tech Report takes a look at Windows 8 Consumer Preview and explores how the Metro interface affects the traditional desktop
Anandtech takes a quick look at the battery life of Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Using Windows 8 probably means living in a touch-centric world--the traditional Windows desktop is no longer the primary interface. Here's a guide.
If you're fortunate enough to have touch-based hardware platform to run Windows 8 on then Windows 8 will offer you a far better experience than any other Microsoft operating system.
