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Microsoft crosses $100 billion annual revenue mark for the first time
Microsoft officials say the company also closed the highest number of multi-million-dollar deals ever across its commercial cloud during its fiscal 2018.
Windows 10 is still not yet on 700 million 'active' devices
Microsoft's Windows 10 officially still has not yet crossed the 700 million 'active device' line. It's still almost there, as it has been for months now.
Windows 10 after three years: A greatly improved report card
As Windows 10 approaches its third birthday, it's maturing steadily. A worldwide installed base of more than 700 million active users is impressive, but what will it take to convince Windows 7 users to switch? Here's my report card.
Windows 10 tip: Use Nearby Sharing to transfer files, photos, and more
The built-in Windows 10 Share pane includes a new option, beginning with the April 2018 Update. Select a file or photo, click Share, and send it directly to a nearby Windows 10 PC.
Microsoft's latest Windows 10 'Redstone 5' test build adds lots of new Notepad features
Windows 10 test build 17713 includes a bunch of new Notepad features, along with Edge, Defender Application Guard and other tweaks, fixes and updates.
Lenovo Miix 630 ARM-based 2-in-1 Windows tablet goes on sale for $900
The 12.3-inch convertible is one of the first Windows 10 devices powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 processor, which promises up to 20 hours of battery life.
After three Microsoft misses, it's Surface Go time
The Surface Go ups Microsoft's tablet game from the similar Surface 3, but it keeps the legacy mission focused on fighting the iPad even as the tablet market has retreated from retail.
Can Microsoft's Surface Go unseat Apple's iPad?
There's a lot to like about Microsoft's new Surface Go, but does it stand a chance against the behemoth that is Apple's iPad?
Why did Microsoft build the Surface Go?
Microsoft's new Surface Go isn't just another, cheaper Surface. Microsoft has plans to try to capture a bigger piece of the overall PC/tablet pie with this device.
Microsoft takes aim at schools, consumers and businesses with Surface Go tablets, starting at $399
Microsoft's Surface Go tablets will hit shelves starting in early August 2018, and are meant for not just the education market, but also consumers and business users.
Microsoft teases launch of a new Surface device
Microsoft's new low-end Surface device could launch as soon as July 10, based on hints from Microsoft's Surface Twitter account.
Windows 10 how-to: Ed Bott's free tech support and troubleshooting guide
A curated list of the best sites for support information about Windows 10.
Windows 10 April Update finally rolling out to blocked Dell Alienware PCs
Microsoft lifts block on Dell Alienware PCs receiving the Windows 10 April 2018 Update.
Windows 10 tip: Find out why your system unexpectedly wakes up after going to sleep
Is your PC suffering from insomnia? Does it wake up almost immediately after you tell it to go to sleep? Try generating a Power Efficiency Diagnostics Report to find the problem.
Microsoft Surface $400 iPad rival has Intel Pentium, Windows 10, benchmarks suggest
More details emerge about Microsoft's budget Surface tablets.
Adonit Ink Pro, First Take: More affordable and more capable than Surface Pen
The rechargeable battery and microphone make this a useful digital pen for a wide range of Windows devices, although it's better suited to business users than artists.
Huawei MateBook X Pro review: Minimal bezels, touchscreen, and excellent sound with secure camera placement
The Huawei MateBook X Pro is a well designed laptop with an excellent fingerprint scanner, massive display in a minimal body, high quality quad speakers, and solid daily performance. The keyboard and webcam are a bit compromised.
Surface Book 2 (15-inch): Microsoft supersizes its most powerful portable PC
Microsoft's newest addition to the Surface line is a 15-inch beast with surprisingly good battery life.
NComputing RX300 review: Accessing Windows 10 via a Raspberry Pi-based thin client
This thin client offers an acceptable Windows 10 experience and is well suited to schools, colleges, and small businesses seeking an affordable and easy way of rolling out centrally-managed Windows desktops.
Huawei MateBook X review: Work in style with this elegant Windows 10 laptop
The Huawei MateBook X is a stylish, elegant laptop that is designed and built to go anywhere. It will survive spills, unlock quickly with your thumb, blow you away with audio, and let you work on a large display without distractions.
Samsung Galaxy Book first look: A Surface Pro competitor with keyboard and stylus included
Samsung's latest Windows 10 offering is naturally compared to the Microsoft Surface Pro. One major difference is that the Galaxy Book comes with a keyboard in the box. It also has a longer battery life than the Surface Pro 4.
HP Elite x3 Lap Dock, First Take: An add-on laptop experience for your Windows 10 Mobile phablet
Without an HP Workspace subscription, the Lap Dock is simply a dumb screen-extending device for the Elite x3 -- albeit a well-built one that offers a 1,920-by-1,080 viewing area.
Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 review: $288 for a compelling business smartphone
At just $288, the Alcatel Idol 4S is a solid piece of hardware and does well at running Windows 10. There are some minor performance issues with Bluetooth and the fingerprint scanner, but if you like the Live Tile interface then it's one of the best available to hold you over until a possible Microsoft Surface phone.
Chuwi Hi 10 plus tablet review-a low cost dual boot tablet with great performance
Booting to the Windows 10 OS takes 15 seconds, booting to Android takes 30 seconds.
HP Elite x3 review: The phablet that wants to be your only computer
With its docking options and Windows 10 Mobile's Continuum functionality, HP's Elite x3 aims to provide all the computing that some mobile professionals require. It won't be for every organisation though.
Parallels Desktop 12 For Mac review: Bringing the Mac and Windows closer than ever
Parallels Desktop 12 doesn't have the eye-catching features of last year's edition, but improved performance, time-saving options, and regular updates should help to maintain its lead over virtualization rivals such as VMWare Fusion.
Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 14, First Take: Windows 10 on a shoestring
If you can live with limited internal storage, screen quality and processing power, Acer's cloud-focused Windows 10 laptop looks like a bargain.
Fujitsu Stylistic R726 review: A business 2-in-1 hybrid with LTE support and optional cradle dock
The Stylistic R726 is a solid business-focused tablet/laptop hybrid with LTE support and a cradle-style dock. Battery life could be better, though, and there are potential issues with the magnetic keyboard attachment and screen reflectivity.
Kangaroo Mobile Desktop Pro, First Take: Convenient but pricey
The second version of this pocketable PC offers desktop Windows on the go, with an expanded set of ports on the new Dock Pro.
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.
Build a $400 Windows 10 PC
Looking to build a cheap Windows 10 PC? Here are the components you need to build a system that comes in at $400, including Windows 10! As always, shop around for the best deal on components, and remember that component prices change regularly. (Updated November 2016)
$300 (or less) laptops for work and play
Not every wants to throw down thousands of dollars for a new laptop. Here are a handful of systems, all priced under $300.
Andromeda: Folding Window's device may never emerge from the shadows
Microsoft's rumored portable Surface 'Andromeda' device and the AndromedaOS software that would power it aren't looking like 2018 deliverables. It's back to the drawing board, sources say.
Microsoft revealed why some bugs aren’t fixed right away
Microsoft explains how it decides whether a vulnerability will be patched swiftly or left for a version update.
Windows 10 upgrade: Survey finds half of users experience problems
Over half of users in a consumer survey claim they have experienced problems after upgrading to Windows 10.
Windows faces extinction at home, but Microsoft doesn't really care
While Microsoft's desktop operating system continues to be a key fixture of enterprise computing environments, it faces extinction at home. And Redmond seems perfectly fine with that.
Microsoft delivers Windows 10 April 2018 Update for HoloLens
Microsoft is starting to roll out its first Windows 10 feature update for HoloLens since 2016, and is making previews of two new first-party business apps available for the device.
Microsoft offers app developers larger share of profit... most of the time
Developers of Windows 10 apps to get 95 percent of revenue earned in the Microsoft Store, with a few catches.
Microsoft pushes for biometric keys to replace passwords
Microsoft wants to banish 'inconvenient, insecure, and expensive' passwords. So what's going to replace them?
Windows 10 upgrade: NHS deadline set
One of the world's largest organisations is now planning for a series of major upgrade projects.
Windows 10 April 2018 Update: Here's what you can expect
The next big update to Window 10 arrived on April 30. Here's what to expect.
AMD and Microsoft join forces to block Spectre attacks
AMD has released microcode updates for Spectre variant 2 that require Microsoft's latest Windows 10 patch.
Microsoft plans to lure Linux distribution maintainers with new open-source tool
Microsoft's open-source tool should make it easier to run distros on Windows 10's Windows Subsystem for Linux.
When it comes to malware, Windows 10 is twice as secure as Windows 7
The volume of malware seen on Windows 10 devices is far lower than on Windows 7 machines, according to one security firm.
March update from Microsoft warns of remote code execution flaw that affects CredSSP
Attackers can use a protocol bug in Windows RDP to steal session authentication and take over a network domain.
Microsoft fends off mining malware attack
Microsoft has blocked a malware outbreak that could have earned big bucks for one criminal group.
Microsoft's reverse engineering unveils secrets of FinFisher government spyware
Microsoft dismantles government-grade malware to improve Windows and Office 365 defenses.
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