Windows 10 tip: Keep your Microsoft account secure with 2-factor authentication
Signing in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account is convenient, unless your password is stolen or phished. Protect yourself by turning on additional security features.
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Tech Ticker: Tech distractions could be cause of spike in fatal traffic accidents
This week's headlines: Highway fatalities are up alarmingly in the U.S., and the NHTSA blames smartphones and dashboard apps.
Tech Ticker: Google reacts to "fake news" criticism; Office Depot reportedly using fake viruses to sell "protection"
This week's headlines: A report claims Google plans to change its search results to avoid publicizing fake news sites. An investigation found that Office Depot repair technicians are selling unneeded security plans to meet sales goals. Also, tech publishing giant IDG is reportedly in talks to sell itself to a Chinese group.
Microsoft adds Office Hub app to Windows 10 preview
For months, Microsoft has been bundling a Get Office app with Windows 10. Until now, it's been little more than an Office 365 ad. All that's about to change, based on the new Office Hub app included with the latest Windows 10 preview release.
Windows 10 tip: Protect removable storage devices with BitLocker encryption
Do you use a USB flash drive, MicroSD card, or portable hard drive to keep backups of important files? Protect yourself by encrypting removable storage devices so your files can't be accessed if the drive is lost or stolen.
When will Microsoft end support for your version of Windows or Office?
As we count down to the New Year, the support clock is ticking. Microsoft will pull the plug on Windows Vista in mere months and on Office 2007 in less than a year. So how long until Windows 7, Office 2010, and other currently supported versions reach the end of the line?
Patch Tuesday overhaul: Microsoft to replace security bulletin index with database-driven portal
Over the past year, IT admins and security professionals have had to deal with massive changes in the way Microsoft delivers updates. Beginning in 2017, they'll have to adjust to a new format for security bulletins as well.
Tech Ticker: Russia blocks LinkedIn; 4 out of 5 IT jobs to be replaced by 'AI-type systems'?
This week's headlines: Putin's war on American tech companies escalates. Also, Yahoo admits in an SEC filing that it knew about a major breach as early as 2014, a big-time VC predicts 80 percent of IT jobs will be replaced by automation, and Samsung responds to the nightmarish Galaxy Note 7 recall.
Tips, tricks and shortcuts: Ed Bott makes Windows 10 work for you
Need help navigating Windows 10? Let Windows pro Ed Bott be your guide.
Windows 10 tip: How to enable the built-in Administrator account (and why you shouldn't)
In Windows 10, the built-in Administrator account is disabled. You can open a Command Prompt window and enable it with two commands, but think twice before you go down that road.
Slack versus Microsoft Teams: It's really no contest
If you simply look at feature lists, Microsoft Teams looks like a fierce competitor for Slack. But look a little closer and you'll see that the products aren't competing for the same customers.
Windows 10 tip: Move your synced OneDrive files to a new location
There's no obvious way to relocate the folder where OneDrive saves your synced files, but it can be done. Here's the secret, in five steps.
Is that a PC on your desk? Windows hybrids, Macs and iPads struggle for share
As the lines between tablets and laptops continue to blur, it gets harder to tell what's a PC and what isn't. Even the two biggest research firms can't agree. No wonder the rest of us are confused.
Tech Ticker: Ballmer says he broke up with Gates over hardware; Russia says 'nyet' to Microsoft
This week's headlines: Steve Ballmer opens up on why he split with Bill Gates and Microsoft, Russia cuts ties with Microsoft, and another giant of the early PC press passes away. Also, what happens to the @POTUS Twitter account when a new President takes the oath of office in 2017.
Tech Ticker: Unknown hackers leak details from private email of Putin aide
This week's headlines: Russia suffers an embarrassing Wikileaks-style hack. Also: Just how "revolutionary" is Apple's new Touch Bar? An artist describes his week with the new Surface Studio, and some tidbits from the next big Windows 10 update.
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