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If you've been unpleasantly surprised by a Windows 10 update in recent years, help is on the way. As part of its May 2019 Update, Microsoft is rolling out a series of Windows Update changes that will finally give consumers and small businesses some essential update management tools.
Windows 10 version 1903, which will be officially dubbed the May 2019 Update, begins rolling out soon. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in yet another feature-packed semi-annual release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)
The next big feature update for Windows 10 is right around the corner, which means it's decision time for businesses that are still planning their upgrade strategy. Here's why this update might be different from its predecessors.
If your business is still running on Windows 7, it's time to get serious about how you're going to handle the January 14, 2020 end of support. Here are your four options.
If you're too busy to deal with the latest Windows 10 update right now, just hit Pause to delay Windows Update for up to five weeks. This option even cancels pending updates, leaving you free to keep working without fear of interruption.
In an announcement ahead of the RSA Conference, Microsoft released details of two cloud-based security tools for large organizations. The new tools use AI and machine learning to help security professionals reduce "alert fatigue" and respond to actual threats more quickly.
How annoying are Windows 10's automatic updates? In a new study, a group of UK researchers report that users of Home edition experience unexpected restarts and inconsistent installation times, caused by inappropriate defaults and inadequate notice of pending updates.
Beginning with version 1809, Windows 10 offers an expanded range of screen capture options. You can save the full screen, the active window, or a rectangular selection to a file or to the Clipboard for reuse in another app. Here's how the new tools work.
The rules for creating passwords are simple: Use a random combination of numbers, symbols, and mixed-case letters; never reuse passwords; turn on 2FA, and use a password manager. Here's why you can't afford not to. Plus: Five password managers worth considering
The worldwide PC market has been flat for the past few years, but that hasn't been true for every OEM. A closer look at two years' worth of statistics from IDC shows that three companies have been doing significantly better than the rest.
Microsoft and Google are engaged in a pitched battle to win over your business with suites of cloud-based productivity software and services. Here's a look at the many different editions of Office 365 and G Suite, along with what you can expect to pay for each one.
Encrypting every bit of data on a Windows 10 PC is a crucial security precaution. Every edition of Windows 10 includes strong encryption options, with business editions having the best set of management tools. Here's a hands-on guide.
What's better than a clean install? How about a clean installation that includes all required drivers and utility programs? Here's how to locate a free Windows 10, Windows 7, or even Linux recovery image for your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Surface PC.
Opinion: Every month, a handful of obscure web analytics companies are able to drive a 24-hour news cycle based on some vague and statistically shaky numbers. Don't be taken in. You're better off checking your horoscope.
By just about any measure, Microsoft had a pretty good 2018. I have five suggestions on how CEO Satya Nadella and his teams can keep customers happy and make money in 2019.
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