Windows 8 devices feature a Start screen with live tiles, they can also run
in a traditional desktop mode.
Windows 8 devices can install Windows desktop programs as well as apps
from the Windows Store.
Windows RT is an edition of Windows 8 that is found on certain tablets.
Windows RT devices can install apps from the Windows Store,
but cannot install Windows programs.
Apps/Software
Windows 8 and RT:
- OverDrive for Windows 8 (for EPUB eBooks and MP3 audiobooks)
- An up-to-date web browser like Chrome, Firefox, or IE10 or above
- (for OverDrive Read eBook and Streaming video)*
- Kindle's reading app for Windows 8 (for Kindle Books)
*Note: Windows RT devices only work with Internet Explorer.
Windows 8 only:
- OverDrive's desktop app for Windows (for WMA audiobooks, WMA music)
- Adobe Digital Editions for Windows (for PDF eBooks)
Compatible formats
Windows 8 and RT:
- MP3 audiobooks
- Adobe and Open EPUB eBooks
- OverDrive Read
- Kindle Books (U.S. only)
- Streaming video
Windows 8 only:
- WMA audiobooks and music
- Adobe and Open PDF eBooks
Some examples of Windows 8 and RT devices
Windows 8:
- Desktops, laptops, and some tablets,
- like the Surface Pro 3 and the ASUS Transformer Book T100TA
Windows RT:
- Surface 2
- Surface RT