Microsoft could go retro, bring back Start button to Windows 8
Micrsoft's corporate vice president said not to rule out a possible return of the infamous Windows Start button.

Micrsoft's corporate vice president said not to rule out a possible return of the infamous Windows Start button.

Updated The Windows 8.1 update has been confirmed for a 2013 release, and a public preview will be available at the end of June.

Updated Here's everything we know about Windows Blue, the Windows 8.1 update that will bring a host of new features.

Updated We've dug out some real gems for your Apple tablet - iPad apps so good you can't believe they're free.
iPad users miss the keyboard and PC-like software features, according to Apple's old foe Bill Gates.

In Depth What's on your wishlist from Apple's OS X 10.9? Here's our rundown of what we'd like to see from the Mac of the not-too-distant future.

Buying Guide You need to back-up data locally. And the most secure way to do that is with a mirrored RAID drive.

Explained If a device fits in your hand and runs on batteries, chances are it's powered by an SoC.

Opinion Plopping yourself in front of a desktop PC and playing games. It's so last millennium. The future? It's all about streaming.

Week in Science Space came just a little bit closer for the everyman this week, as Virgin Galactic's ship made one 1470kph-leap towards space in its first successful flying rocket test.

Tutorial We asked ergonomist Shelby Cass for some professional ergonomic advice, starting with the simple act of sitting.

Amazon may have just given away the unannounced Acer Iconia W3, rumored to be the first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet.

A report today said that a cheaper iPhone will launch first in emerging markets so that Apple can test demand.

Interview We sit down with Qualcomm's Anand Chandrasekher to talk Snapdragon 600, 800 and why it can win the silicon race.

Tutorial Mayank Sharma shows you how to use the Pi as a headless torrent server and stream files to your smartphone.

Updated Our definitive roundup of all the rumours we've heard about the next-generation Surface.

Two Apple patents surfaced that show how the iPhone maker could shake up the mobile market down the road.

Adobe shows off a demo its the powerful Lightroom photo editing software running on an iPad today.

Blip An unnamed ESEA employee has been harnessing gamers' computers to mine the virtual currency.

Windows 8 usage is reportedly up, though it's nowhere near where Windows 7 was at this point in the older OS's lifespan.

Updated Brace for the coming console wars and the PC gaming revolution at E3 2013.

In Depth A major desktop architect is predicting the end of the Linux desktop. Mayank Sharma wonders if it's time to give up.

UPDATE TechRadar's weekly look at the world of tech is now available on more devices than ever before.

New name and new features for desktop and application management

Intel is set to announce a redesign of its Atom processor, which will be targeting tablets, phones and PCs.
