It was only a matter of time: You can now run conventional x86 Desktop apps on your ARM-based Windows RT tablet, such as the Surface RT or Asus VivoTab RT. x86 games such as Heroes of Might and ...

A hacker has found a technically challenge workaround to enable legacy Windows apps to run on Windows RT, but most Surface users will probably want to let well enough alone.

A hacker says he's tweaked code in Windows RT so the tablet-based OS can run unsigned desktop apps, though there are limitations.

Can you run existing Windows apps on Surface RT and other Windows RT devices? If you have the right back-end infrastructure and licenses, Remote Desktop may provide a way.

In addition to Windows RT, Research in Motion is also allowing select Android apps to run on its tablet platform thanks to support on the BlackBerry Tablet OS on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.

Again, the only thing preventing Windows RT from running third-party Desktop apps is that single digit setting; otherwise, Windows RT is a clean port of Windows 8.

Windows RT was a massive gamble for Microsoft that didn't pay off. But with a few tweaks here and there, the platform could be great for those looking for a version of Windows that doesn't come ...

Early adopters eager to integrate the Microsoft Surface or Windows RT devices into their daily routines may struggle to find worthwhile replacements for their beloved desktop, iOS or Android apps ...

Can you run existing Windows apps on Surface RT and other Windows RT devices? If you have the right back-end infrastructure and licenses, Remote Desktop may provide a way.