Two Hours to Windows 8: An Upgrade Diary

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Two Hours to Windows 8: An Upgrade Diary Thinking of installing the Windows 8 Consumer Preview? Heres a look at the installation process. - Edward N. Albro, PCWorld More Windows 8 News Windows 8 Consumer Preview: Initial Impressions We kick the tires on the first widespread release of Windows 8 for the general public. Is it worth your time? Share: Window Shopping: A Look at the Windows Store Microsoft has officially embraced the age of the app and opened its own app store -- the Windows Store. Share: 15 Awesome Windows 8 'Metro-Style' Apps Here are some of the best Metro-Style Windows 8 apps -- optimized for touchscreens, but functional with mouses and keyboards. Share: Windows How-Tos Why Did the Taskbar Suddenly Move? How to Show or Hide File Extensions Browse Windows Tips & Apps Try PCWorld's Speed Up Everything Superguide Get 100-plus pages of tips to fire up your system and supercharge your other tech essentials. PCWorld Downloads Visit our software library for the hottest free downloads and demos. Visit Windows Central Get the latest Windows news, tips, and reviews. Advertisement Lenovo ThinkPads & IdeaPads Click thru to shop the bestselling ThinkPads & IdeaPads! Most Popular Searches Windows 7 iPad Ultrabook Kindle Google Product Reviews Dell XPS 14z 87 Pros Pleasantly light and compact ; Excellent keyboard and touchpad Cons Needs more USB ports ; Could use slightly more pixels on screen Read Complete Review » Top All-Purpose Laptops » Lexmark OfficeEdge Pro5500 89 Pros Full duplex and legal-size print/scan support ; Very fast, especially at scanning Cons Scanner lid does not telescope for thicker media; Standard-size color inks are expensive Read Complete Review » Top 10 Inkjet Multifunction Printers » Samsung UN46D8000 46-Inch 3D LED TV 89 Pros Very good color in 3D scenes; Top-notch image quality; Outstanding feature selection Cons Somewhat expensive; Minor motion issues Read Complete Review » Top-Rated 46- and 47-Inch HDTVs » Top 5 Smart TV Platforms of 2011 » 100 Best Products of 2011 » Top 10 HDTVs » Our Favorite HDTVs for 3D Viewing » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. Windows 7 Home Premium - Upgrade Price: $88.95 Avg User Rating 2 User Reviews Windows 7 Home Premium - Upgrade Price: $132.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on Windows, Office Suites, Mac OS Top News on PCWorld.com iPad 3 'Frankenslate' Assembled Ahead of Apple Media Event The website M.I.C. Gadget has gotten its hands on what it says is a pile of iPad 3 components. Share: YouTube No Substitute to Press Release to Restate Earnings Research shows video can present special hazards for a company when those powers are most needed. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Windows 8 Consumer Preview: Initial Impressions We kick the tires on the first widespread release of Windows 8 for the general public. Is it worth your time? Share: Display Your Love for Nature With Free Nature Conservancy Theme Enjoy lovely nature imagery from participants in the Nature Conservancy's 2011 photo contest. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection Free and Affordable Software to Sync Your Work and Your LifeHaving multiple devices is useful, but it's not trouble-free. What happens when you're on your smartphone and you want to access contacts that stored on your desktop computer? How can you keep your notes and schedule in sync everywhere? How about listening to the music files on your PC when you're halfway across the continent with only your phone nearby? You can handle those challenges and more, with help from the following downloads. All of them are easy to use. And most of them are free. Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • Sponsored Downloads Odin Blu-ray DVD to iPod RipperPlay your Blu-ray DVD on your iPod (including iPod Touch and Nano). Even rip audio from your favorite movie. Fast ripping at half the time of playback. Enjoy your movies anywhere you want and turn your iPod into a portable movie theatre. (Compatibility: Windows 95/98/ME, XP, Vista, 7) PCWorld newsletters subscribers, use discount code ODIN-TUYE for 40% off! QuuSoft System CareThese tools allow users of any experience level to take care of the computer problems and address performance issues with ease. Scan thoroughly and repair computer problems effectively with top-notch registry cleaner, errors utility, Internet Browser repairing, ActiveX management and more, even clean up junk files. (Compatibility: Windows 95/98/ME, NT/2000, XP, Vista, 7) Discount code QUUS-RS7S gets PCWorld newsletter subscribers 50% off!

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