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Windows 7 to Windows 8: The best OS improvements

Beyond Windows 8's controversial Start screen are tons of cool new features and improvements to Windows 7. We list 15 of our favorites.

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We show you how to tweak Windows 8 for optimal performance on your aging desktop or laptop PC.

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