About Computers: Test Drive Windows 8

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor I actually like Microsoft products. 85% of the time, Microsoft end user products are really helpful (Microsoft Excel being the best thing MS has ever built). With Windows 8 now available for preview, I'm definitely going to try it on one of our extra computers here at home. Many About.com readers are already test-driving Win 8, and you can read more about their experiences below. Windows 8 Consumer Preview Available Now Even if you don't have a touchscreen monitor, definitely consider test-driving this new offering from Microsoft on one of your computers or on a second hard drive. It only uses 8GB of hard drive space, and the price is perfect. About.com explains how to install Windows 8 Preview here... Encryption 101: Understanding Encryption Yes, encryption is sometimes the only defense you have against bad guys. Whether you are good at math or not, it's smart to understand how encryption works, and why we need it. Here's a hands-on and motivating approach to learning how encryption works... See More About:  encryption  encryption software  security basics Vote for 2012's Best IM Clients, Webcam Chats and More People who like instant messaging usually LOVE instant messaging. If that's you, then definitely come and vote for the best IM products of 2012. Best chat rooms, best Mac IM, best Android app, best Blackberry app, best IM overall: the voting station is open, and you can submit your ballots now! See More About:  best im  readers' choice awards  im clients The Top Texting Abbreviations, 2012 wut, coo, hmu, idc, wbu, uok... these are just some of ways that modern culture has collapsed the English language into thumb-friendly jargon. If you have a smartphone or use instant messaging, you really should learn this modern vocabulary, despite the awful spelling and nonexistent capitalization... See More About:  text talk  acronyms  texting abbreviations Computers Ads Install Windows Windows 8 New Computers Windows Security New Computer Featured Articles How to Create a Popular Pinterest Board Top 10 Social Media Management Applications Music Writing Tools for Linux 5 Super-Thin and Light Ultrabooks for Under $1,000 Dragon Dictation Software Is Easy to Use, But... Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Released   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement