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Windows 10 October 2018 Update now 'fully available' to download says Microsoft
But Microsoft only recommends advanced users grab the update.
Microsoft's Notes and Tasks strategy explained
Microsoft's Notes and Tasks (NoTa) team is 'in the business of giving people's brains more storage space.' Here's how they're working to fulfill that goal.
MS-Linux? Lindows? Could Microsoft release a desktop Linux?
Yes, yes they could. And I would no longer bet they won't. Here's why.
Windows 10 tip: Run Ubuntu Linux in an enhanced Hyper-V session
Microsoft now makes Ubuntu Linux available as a preconfigured Hyper-V virtual machine. Here's how to set up your VM and avoid a few gotchas.
Microsoft is readying a consumer Microsoft 365 subscription bundle
Microsoft is working to bring a consumer version of its Microsoft 365 bundle to market, which could include Windows 10, Office 365, Skype, Cortana, Outlook Mobile and/or other services.
What's really the fastest Windows 10 web browser today?
Every company is claiming their latest web browser is the fastest one yet. So, which one really is the fastest? I took them to the test bench -- and here's what I found.
Windows 10 update fixes bug triggering blue screens on Surface Book 2
Tuesday's Windows 10 cumulative update fixes bug that annoyed owners of the flagship Surface Book 2.
Is Windows 10 still telling Microsoft what you're doing even if you don't want it to?
Microsoft baffles Windows 10 users by apparently collecting data about recently opened websites and apps when users have opted against sharing that information.
Microsoft Teams is killing it in the business chat market
Microsoft Teams is on course to become the top business chat app by 2020.
After Windows 10's buggy patches, Microsoft talks up its 'high-quality' fixes
Microsoft promises its software updates will improve next year.
New Windows 10 19H1 test build adds more Notepad features, other tweaks
The latest Windows 10 Fast Ring test build, No. 18298, adds a bunch of new Notepad features, alongside other relatively minor feature and settings updates.
Microsoft confirms that Chrome extensions will run on new Edge browser
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser could close the extension gap.
The Microsoft 365 Insider test program is open for business
Microsoft is evolving its IT-pro-focused Windows Insider for Business program with its new Microsoft 365 Insider test program.
Windows 10: Microsoft pulls patch that gives Surface Book 2 Blue Screen of Death
Having first blocked it for Surface Book 2 users, Microsoft now removes buggy patch completely.
Mozilla: Why Microsoft Edge's switch to Google's Chromium is bad news
Microsoft's move probably won't help Edge and it's also bad for the open web, say Mozilla, Vivaldi.
Windows 10 October 2018 Update: The new features that matter most
Windows 10 version 1809, officially the October 2018 Update,started rolling out October 2. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in this surprisingly feature-packed release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)
A short history of Microsoft's Surface: Missteps and successes
Microsoft started working on the hybrid devices that now make up the Surface family back in 2009. The group has made some missteps along the way, but today its lineup of Windows 10 devices is genuinely impressive and widely imitated. Here's how the brand has evolved.
How to run Windows 10 and Windows applications on your Mac
macOS is a great platform, but there are times when some Mac users still need access to Windows and Windows apps.
Here's what's new in Windows 10 April 2018 Update
The latest Windows 10 feature update includes the first public release of the Timeline feature as well as dozens of smaller enhancements to the Windows 10 user experience. Here's what you can expect.
16 Cortana shortcuts, secrets, and power tips
The Cortana web service is tightly tied to Windows 10, which means you can get instant answers to some common questions and calculations without having to open a web browser. Here are 16 tricks that work directly in the Windows 10 search box.
Windows 10 setup and configuration secrets for experts
Make the operating system work for you and your device.
Build yourself a Windows-powered iMac Pro clone
Like the look of Apple's new iMac Pro workstation, but you're a Windows user so macOS is a no-go zone for you? No worries! You can get all the power and performance of the iMac Pro while still being able to run Windows.
The best ways to run Windows 10 on your Mac
While many are switching to Mac to break free of Windows, some of us still need to have access to the operating system to run specific applications or to carry out testing and development. Whatever your reason for wanting to run Windows 10 on your Mac, you have a number of options available to you.
10 great Microsoft Edge extensions
As Microsoft Edge adoption increases, critical extensions are starting to show up for the promising new browser. We spotlight ten of them.
Supercharge Windows 10: Replacement apps that blow away standard Windows programs
Windows 10 comes with a whole bunch of helpful apps. Unfortunately, some of them aren't as powerful as you might like. Fear not, for we have 15 power tools that will help you supercharge your Windows install.
Windows 10 problem solvers: My must-have utilities (and many are free)
Sometimes, Windows can be very frustrating. These are my 15 go-to tools for eliminating annoyances.
Best laptops for $350 or less (February 2017)
Not every wants to throw down thousands of dollars for a new laptop. Here are a handful of systems, all priced under $350.
Best laptops for $350 or less (January 2017)
Not every wants to throw down thousands of dollars for a new laptop. Here are a handful of systems, all priced under $350.
Top Windows 10-powered alternatives to the MacBook Pro (2017 edition)
Those who want a Windows powered laptop don't have to feel jealous of those who choose the macOS path, because there are some truly awesome Windows 10 laptops available.
Ed Bott's 10 most popular Windows 10 tips
How well do you know the ins and outs of Microsoft's flagship operating system? Every week, Windows expert Ed Bott delivers a new trick or shortcut. We've collected his most popular tips.
With Teams, Microsoft plots to rule workplace chat
Microsoft Teams is on course to become the top business chat app by 2020.
Apple fixes iCloud for Windows, Microsoft lifts update block
Microsoft unblocks the Windows 10 October 2018 Update for one group, but several other blocks remain in place.
Windows 10 Pro users confused after mystery bug messed with their licenses
Microsoft's back-end activation issues which caused a number of Windows users to get false product-activation-error messages seems to be nearly fixed.
Why was the Windows 10 October update that problematic?
Microsoft released the Windows 10 October 2018 Update on October 2, then pulled it days later. The update has still not been re-released. Where's the problem? And will it happen again? Read more: https://zd.net/2RhmsDH
Is it the right moment to bring Windows 10 Mobile back from the dead?
Recent antitrust developments in the EU could present an opportunity for a third mobile platform that never really had a chance to mature and develop an ecosystem when it first released. Read more: https://zd.net/2OJKCtR
Windows 10 October update hasn't been a smooth ride for everybody
Back up files before upgrading to Windows 10 1809, and if you get a warning about Intel drivers, do not proceed.
Here's how Microsoft can fix its Windows 10 update issues
ZDNet's Ed Bott and Mary Jo Foley make some proposals that could help Microsoft solve for its Windows 10 version 1809 issues in the future. We should have charged Microsoft a consulting day rate.
Microsoft halts Windows 10 October 2018 Update to investigate data loss reports
Microsoft cites problems with the latest update package deleting user files.
Quietly, Windows 10 is dropping these features
Microsoft sets out its list of features that are being removed or deprecated in the next Windows 10 release.
Microsoft to offer paid Windows 7 Extended Security Updates
With the Windows 7 end-of-support clock slowly winding down to January 14, 2020, Microsoft is announcing it will offer, for a fee, continuing security updates for the product through January 2023. Read more: https://zd.net/2CqPb6z
Skype goes back to basics following users' complaints
Microsoft focuses on simplifying Skype after users find its calling and messaging 'overcomplicated'.
Microsoft ends Surface Plus financing program for consumers
Microsoft is ending its Surface Plus financing program for consumers and students today, August 31, just a little over a year after announcing it. Read more: https://zd.net/2ME8m1s
How to avoid getting your programs wrongly flagged by Windows Defender ATP
Microsoft details some of the ways Windows Defender ATP analyses files and software.
PC sales are growing but will this last?
After years of decline, PC sales are showing tentative signs of recovery, while the last quarter was a disaster for the Mac. What gives?
AI will decide when it's the best time to install your next Windows 10 update
Microsoft's predictive model will try to determine whether you've just left for a coffee or have finished for the day so that it can deliver updates without interrupting your work.
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