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Windows 8

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Editors’ Review

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Windows 8 is a free operating system designed for the peak tablet craze. It's for users who want a blast from the past and a touch-centric experience. Think Windows 7, but with bigger tiles.

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Windows 8 0/1

  • Pros

    • Optimized for tablets and touch screen devices | Faster performance compared to Windows 7 | Nostalgic Internet Explorer 10 is included | Pro and Enterprise versions are available

  • Cons

    • Only really shines on hardware from 2012 | The app store is a ghost town now | Trying to use it on a modern PC is just painful | Later Windows versions are probably a better choice
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Windows 8

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Release
Latest update
Version
release-preview-rc
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
Windows 11
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Total Downloads
22
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0
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