Why Windows doesn't recognize the USB drive and how to fix it step by step
Discover why Windows doesn't recognize your USB drive and how to recover it: real causes, step-by-step solutions, and tricks to avoid losing your data.
Windows 8
News about tablets with OS Windows 8. Updates, applications in the Market Place and latest releases.
Windows 8 is an operating system that Microsoft officially launched on the market in 2012, in summer for companies and in the fall for all users. This operating system was succeeded by 8.1 (an update of the same), before giving way to Windows 10. Microsoft officially launched this operating system on its devices, such as desktops, laptops and also tablets. It is in fact the operating system that I introduce the most improvements for its operation on tablets.
The launch of Windows 8 was the opportunity for Microsoft to update its interface on tablets. The company introduced a new design, as well as features that allowed this operating system to perform at its best on a tablet. In addition to being the system in which the company really developed an interest in the tablet and convertible segment. Despite its improvements, the reception to this operating system was mixed.
In this category in Tabletzona we are going to tell you everything about Windows 8. From news about this Microsoft operating system, to tips or tricks to use your tablet with this system in the best way or the best applications available for it. You will be able to read everything you want to know about that version of the operating system in this section:
Microsoft removes offline activation for Windows and forces all computers to use the internet.
Microsoft cuts off offline Windows activation: goodbye to phone activation and mandatory internet access to validate Windows 11 and 10 in Europe.
Differences between prefetching and Superfetch in Windows
Discover the real differences between Prefetch and Superfetch in Windows, how they affect HDDs and SSDs, and when it's best to disable them.
Steam stops supporting 32-bit Windows
Steam will stop updating its 32-bit Windows client in 2026. Check if your PC is compatible and what to do to avoid losing access to the platform.
Windows 1, the beginning of an era on the desktop
What was Windows 1, its features, requirements, and legacy in Europe? From its debut on MS-DOS to the desktop we use today.
Windows 8 says goodbye. Which tablets does the change affect?
Microsoft has stopped giving technical support to Windows 8. We tell you the causes of this, which devices it affects and how to act
In-depth review of the Iconia Tab 8 W: An attractive Windows tablet at a low-cost price
Iconia Tab 8 W: In-depth analysis and assessment of the new Acer tablet. All the information you need if you are thinking of buying it
Microsoft launches the new Office 2016
Office 2016 is launched today in our country: we review the main novelties of this new version of Microsfot's office suite
Learn more about Cortana, the Windows personal assistant
Find out more about Cortana, the new Windows personal assistant destined to revolutionize the communication of Windows users.
Microsoft confirms what's new in Windows RT 8.1 Update 3
Microsoft confirms the main novelties of Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 that, as we already knew, will not be as important as users would have liked
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 with Windows 10?
A recent rumor suggests that the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2, the second tablet of the Chinese company, could run Windows 10 as an operating system instead of Android.
The Ramos Q7 is ready, will it be the first 7-inch tablet with Windows 10 Mobile?
The Ramos Q7 has passed through the Tenaa certification body, indicating that it is ready for launch, will it be the first 7-inch tablet to arrive with Windows 10 Mobile?
We already know when the update will arrive for tablets with Windows RT
It is discovered when the specific update for tablets with Windows RT that Microsoft prepares will finally arrive
How are tablet makers coping with upgrading to Windows 10?
We review how several of the tablet manufacturers face the update to Windows 10 that will arrive on July 29
Windows 10 applications may include antivirus support
Windows 10 applications may include antivirus support to block malware, a step forward in terms of important security for the operating system
Windows wins a new battle against Android
Intel Cherry Trail processors are designed to work with both Windows and Android, but manufacturers are opting for Microsoft software
What does Microsoft prepare us for its next flagship? The first details are discovered
The characteristics of the next flagship in the Lumia range could have already been revealed. We give you all the details
Has Microsoft copied the idea of ​​Continuum for Windows 10 from Ubuntu?
Microsoft yesterday offered new details about Windows 10 at the Build 2015 conference, including the Continuum project, is it an idea copied from Ubuntu?
Windows 1 Update 10 would arrive in October
Windows 10 Update 1, the first update of the next version of the operating system, would arrive in October with quite important news
This will be what Windows 10 looks like on compact tablets
Real images of Windows 10 running on a compact tablet reveal what the new operating system will look like, very similar to that of a smartphone
Windows 10 will offer greater control over tablet mode
The latest leak on Windows 10 reveals new options that will offer greater control over the tablet mode called by Microsoft 'Continuum'
Microsoft already planning the first major update to Windows 10 codenamed Redstone
Microsoft is already beginning to prepare what will be the first major update of Windows 10, it is codenamed Redstone and will arrive in 2016
This is what the Windows 10 ROM looks like in a Xiaomi Mi 4
We show you a video in which you can already see a Xiaomi Mi 4 with the Windows 10 ROM for Android already installed
Microsoft Announces Minimum Requirements Needed to Upgrade to Windows 10
Microsoft has announced during the WinHEC event the minimum requirements necessary for a device to be able to upgrade to Windows 10
Windows 10 thins to free up space on tablets with low storage memory
Microsoft has made public another of the advantages that Windows 10 will bring, the new version of the operating system has slimmed down to free up space on tablets with 16 or 32 GB of storage memory
Microsoft reiterates its commitment to Windows RT
Microsoft confirms to be working on new updates for Windows RT
Windows 10 for smartphones starts off on the wrong foot: can it really adapt equally well to any device?
Windows 10 for smartphones receives bad reviews from the first users who have been able to try it
Two new Lumia with Windows 10 would see the light at the MWC in Barcelona
The first smartphones with WIndows 10 could see the light at the beginning of March
Windows 10 will not have a big impact on the mobile device market in 2015, according to analysts
According to DigiTimes analysts, the arrival of Windows 10 will not have a major impact on the mobile device market in 2015
Microsoft's next high-end smartphone will arrive in late summer with Windows 10
The next high-end smartphone from the new Microsoft Lumia brand will arrive at the end of summer with the version of the Windows 10 operating system
Microsoft clarifies that not all Lumia will be able to upgrade to Windows 10
Windows 10 hardware requirements will prevent all Lumia smartphones from enjoying the update
Windows 10 will be free for all Windows 7 users in the first year
Microsoft gives us more details on the next version of its operating system. We discover the most interesting news
Microsoft could show off a mobile-laptop hybrid at tomorrow's Windows 10 event
Microsoft could surprise, showing a mobile-portable hybrid device at the Windows 10 event to be held tomorrow
More images of Windows 10 for smartphones appear
New photos would show us what Windows 10 will look like for smartphones
Windows 10 could favor the return of users from tablet to PC
According to an IDC study, the next version of Microsoft's operating system, Windows 10, could favor the return of users from tablet to PC
Next week Microsoft could make the first preview of Windows 10 for smartphones
Microsoft could show us the news of Windows 10 for smartphones at its event for next January 21
Images are leaked showing what Windows 10 for smartphones would look like
We show you images in which the future interface of Windows 10 for smartphones would be seen
Windows 10 could run Android apps
Microsoft is studying the possibility of supporting Android applications on its devices
Microsoft announces an event at the end of January with Windows 10 as the protagonist
Microsoft to unveil new Windows 10 details at new event in early 2015
Microsoft's assistant, Cortana, announced in Spain in Alpha version
Microsoft has announced the arrival of its assistant, Cortana, to Spain, France, Italy and Germany after a few months working in the United States, where it debuted with Windows Phone 8.1
Nadella, confident that Windows 10 will improve Microsoft's position in the mobile market
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, is confident that Windows 10 will help improve the position of the Redmond company in the mobile market, tablets and smartphones
Microsoft would be working to launch up to three Lumias before the end of the year [Updated]
A new image reveals that Microsoft would be working to launch up to three Lumias before the end of the year, the first of them, tomorrow
Images of what could be the first Microsoft Lumia appear
Microsoft could debut this Tuesday with a mid-range smartphone: Lumia 535
New Dell Venue 8 Pro 3000, an even cheaper variant
Dell continues to announce variations of already known tablets. This time it is the 3000 series of the Dell Venue 8 Pro that comes with a price of 40 euros less than the 5000 series
The change of Microsoft Lumia for Nokia is official
The change from Microsoft Lumia to Nokia is official, although the brand might not die completely and we already know the design that the new terminals will have
Microsoft will announce a smartwatch in the coming weeks
Features and details of the launch of Microsoft's first wearable in 10 years are leaked
OnePlus could launch a smartphone with Windows Phone (updated)
Microsoft works to bring Windows to low-cost Asians and could achieve it with OnePlus
The first Windows tablets presented in China for 50 euros!
The first tablet models that include Windows with Bing for a price of 50 euros have been presented in China
New HP Stream Tablets and Convertibles with Free Internet Connection
HP Officially Announces HP Stream Tablets and Convertibles, Various Models That Include HP DataPass Service, With Two Years Free Internet Connection
Fingerprint Readers May Be Coming To Windows Phone Soon Too
Microsoft could already be working to create something similar to Apple Pay for Windows smartphones
The most interesting news in Windows 10
We take a look at the highlights of Windows 10, the next update to Microsoft's operating system
Windows 9 can be seen again, now on video
A video is leaked that shows us the new Windows 9 virtual desktops
The Nokia brand lives its last days. Microsoft Lumia is the future
Nokia will disappear as a brand, leaving its place for Microsoft Lumia. The Redmond company will continue the catalog of Finns.
Windows 9 is fully exposed in a series of leaked screenshots
A fairly complete series of Windows 9 screenshots is leaked. Up to 20 screens reveal the future of its interface.
Nokia Lumia 830, Lumia 730 and Lumia Denim, all the news from Microsoft
Nokia Lumia 830 and Lumia 730 smartphones and Lumia Denim firmware, all Microsoft news presented at IFA
Microsoft will include interactive Live Tiles in Windows 9
Microsoft will include interactive Live Tiles in Windows 9, an old aspiration of the company comes true
Windows 9 would debut on September 30
Microsoft plans an event at the end of September to give a preview of the next update of its operating system
The HTC One M8 with Windows on the move: a hands-on video
Getting in touch with the HTC One M8 with Windows on video. This is the terminal.
HTC One M8 for Windows is now official, all the information
HTC One M8 with Windows is already official, the company has presented it this afternoon in New York all the information
The features of the HTC One M8 with Windows Phone, revealed
The version of the HTC One with Windows Phone 8.1 will have similar characteristics to the model with Android. Will he be alone at the event on August 19?
Google Play surpasses the App Store in number of applications. Windows Phone Store continues to grow
New data allows us to compare the offer of applications of each ecosystem.
Microsoft Sway: a new content channel in the cloud?
Microsoft is preparing a new content network under the name Sway. There is talk of a possible streaming game service.
Microsoft creates a team to develop tablets and smartphones specifically for China
Microsoft creates a team to develop tablets and smartphones specifically for China
Windows Phone 8.1 is in 12% of the platform's smartphones
Smartphones with Windows Phone 8.1 already represent 11,9% of the platform. How does it go if we compare it to iOS 7 or Android KitKat?
Kingsing W8, the first Windows tablet to drop below $ 100
Kingsing W8, the first Windows tablet to drop below $ 100 fulfilling Microsoft's promise
The HTC One M8 with Windows Phone would be released on August 21
The HTC One M8 with Windows Phone 8.1 could debut over the next month with qualities very similar to those of the original model.
Microsoft prepares a single Windows for PC, tablet and smartphone
The different versions of Windows will converge on a single platform and their apps will be universal, according to the CEO of Microsoft.
Google will fix battery problems caused by Chrome
Google ensures that solving the incident is among its top priorities
Google Chrome negatively affects the battery of your Windows PC or tablet
Google Chrome negatively affects the battery of your Windows PC or tablet, a technical question of the browser is the problem
Chinese tablets with Windows 8.1 for 99 dollars, for fall
Microsoft advances the arrival of tablets with Windows 8.1 for 99 dollars, thanks to the emergence of Chinese manufacturers.
Microsoft will also give away its licenses for tablets under $ 250
Microsoft will also give away Windows licenses for tablets priced under $ 250
Nadella, CEO of Microsoft: Apple and Google still haven't beaten us
Satya Nadella explains what her future plans are with Microsoft and how she expects her platform to be more attractive than Android and iOS
What are the countries where Windows Phone is used the most?
A graph shows the distribution of Windows Phone in 20 countries where it has the most devices working.
What if Windows Phone 9 could run Android applications?
The possibility that Windows Phone supports Android applications does not seem far-fetched. The Nokia X could be a step towards convergence.
Windows 9 will do away with the classic desktop on 8-inch tablets
Windows 9: 8-inch tablets will not be able to use the classic desktop, only the Modern Interface.
Windows Phone 8.1 will bring folders to the start screen
An update to Windows Phone 8.1 will support folders on the home screen, just like on Android or iOS
Windows 8 tablet prices will soon fall below $ 100
Windows 8 tablet prices will soon drop below $ 100 thanks to Microsoft's new licensing policy and Intel processors
Xolo Win Tab officially announced for a price less than 250 euros
Xolo Win Tab officially announced, new Windows 8.1 tablet with 10-inch screen and dual-core AMD processor for less than 250 euros
Microsoft McLaren, a Windows Phone with Kinect functions, on the way
Microsoft McLaren: the project of a successor to the Nokia Lumia 1020, which would have its own Kinect functions, is filtered.
Three new tablets with Windows 8.1 hit the market by Vido
Windows 8.1 tablets are starting to grow in number and popularity in China. The culprits are not only ...
Microsoft promises an average discount of $ 200 on Windows tablets
Microsoft promises an average discount of $ 200 on Windows tablets and smartphones in order to make them more competitive
HTC One W8: the M8 will show off its features on Windows Phone
HTC One W8: the Taiwanese company prepares a version of its flagship smartphone for Windows Phone, with BoomSound and dual camera.
WhatsApp is available again for Windows Phone
The incident that led to the withdrawal of the application is now resolved
Microsoft works on a smart watch compatible with iOS and Android
Microsoft will present this summer a smart watch, compatible with iOS, Android and Windows Phone, very similar to the Gear Fit.
WhatsApp, in trouble: Telegram officially arrives on Windows Phone
Ngram is officially renamed Telegram within the Windows Phone platform, while WhatsApp is still not working.
The Galaxy S5 is updated and is able to tell you if you are stressed
Samsung updates the S Healt app on the Galaxy S5 and is now able to tell us if we are under stress.
Microsoft and WhatsApp work to bring the app back to Windows Phone
The Vice President of Microsoft has given explanations about the disappearance of WhatsApp from Windows Phone, and has commented that it will return soon.
Microsoft prepares a version of Windows 8.1 for cheaper tablets
Microsoft announces Windows 8.1 with Bing, although the official presentation will be at Tai Pei's Computex
Windows 9 and Windows Phone 9 fine-tune their Preview for early 2015
MIcrosoft will have iistas the versions of Windows 9 and Windows Phone 9 throughout the next 2015, as confirmed by a company document.
Ngram, chosen as the official Telegram client for Windows Phone
Ngram, chosen as the official Telegram client days after the disappearance of WhatsApp from the Microsoft store
"Catastrophe" on Windows Phone: WhatsApp falls off the platform
WhatsApp has disappeared from the Windows Phone Store, causing major problems for many users.
Intel generates difficulties in the invoice of Windows 8.1 tablets with 4G
Intel's problems when it comes to incorporating support for 4G LTE in its processors is holding Windows 8.1 behind its rivals.
Windows 9: a group of hackers reveals their first details
WORZ hackers reveal the first information about Windows 9 and date the release of Windows 8.2.
Cortana Information Cards Coming to Bing for Desktop
Microsoft includes in the desktop Bing the information cards that its virtual assistant Cortana gives in Windows Phone 1. We tell you the details
Microsoft shows in video new ways of interacting with the tiles of its interface
Three videos give us a preview of some of the news that we will see in the next version of Windows
Windows 8.1 Update 1 is circulating and will be mandatory. Get it here
The update to Windows 8.1 Update 1 has started to be distributed on world servers. You can go ahead and install them now
Cortana won't speak Spanish until at least 2015
Cortana, Microsoft's virtual personal assistant, is not scheduled to arrive in Spanish-speaking countries until 2015. We explain why
Windows App Studio allows you to easily create applications for Windows and Windows Phone
Microsoft relaunches Windows App Studio Beta, now being able to design applications for Windows Phone and Windows in one fell swoop
Microsoft will make Windows licenses free for small tablets and phones
Microsoft surprised yesterday by announcing that its licenses for Windows Phone and Windows for small tablets will become free
Windows 8.1 Update 1: towards universality but respecting tradition
We give you the most important news of Windows 8.1 Update 1 and we talk about the changes in Microsoft that advance towards the universality of its platform