Our editors argue about efficiency, ease of use, gunky screens and 'gorilla arm'. With Windows 8, Microsoft is bringing touch-screen interaction from tablets and smartphones to traditional PCs.

Not every notebook has a touch screen, but try one, and you'll be a tap-and-swipe convert. Here's what to know about ...

Yet others have found the Calibrate button greyed out. Windows 11/10 has a touch screen calibration option for the touch-capable displays. When you use this option, a crosshair appears on your screen.

Not all is doom and gloom, however. At least not in the U.S. Analysts have told CNET that demand for touch-screen Windows 8 PCs is strong in the U.S.

Windows 8.1 is a touch-friendly operating system, though sometimes reaching up to tap the screen isn't the fastest way to get things done. Here are four types of helpful keyboard shortcuts that ...