Here's how to find out if your scanner will work with Windows 8, and, if it does, how to set it up for use with Microsoft's new operating system. Most of my current work for PCMag is about printers ...

The year is drawing to a close, so there’s a very good chance that you now find yourself staring straight down the gaping maw of Windows 8. Maybe someone gave you a new Windows tablet or PC as a gift.