There’s a lot being written about Windows 8 on technology blogs. Below I’ve linked to a few recent posts from ARS Technica and The Verge. These articles are not reviews, so don’t expect much in the way of criticism. Still, for anyone trying to decide whether to try Windows 8, they might be useful.

• The Verge: Windows 8 primer: how to navigate Microsoft’s new operating system
• ARS Technica: A visual tour of Windows 8
• ARS Technica: Better on the inside: under the hood of Windows 8