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Upgrades from Windows 7 to Windows 10 boosted PC sales - but not for very long
Research predicts a grim few years ahead for PC manufacturers, but suggest that 5G will see smartphone sales jump.
Microsoft: Application Inspector is now open source, so use it to test code security
Microsoft offers up the security tool it uses to probe untrusted third-party software components in its applications.
Microsoft touts new cell-connected, ARM-based Windows 10 PCs for the education market
Ahead of next week's Bett UK education conference, Microsoft is showcasing new and refreshed Windows 10 PCs..
Web developers: Microsoft Blazor lets you build native iOS, Android apps in C#, .NET
Microsoft offers a new tool for building native iOS and Android apps in programming language C# and .NET.
Windows 10 users: Google reveals when it's killing off Chrome apps
Google to end support for Chrome apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux this year to push ahead with web apps.
Microsoft and IBM: Here's why we back Google in Oracle Java API copyright case
Microsoft highlights historical tech innovations, including the Windows Subsystem for Linux, that were enabled in the same way Google used Java APIs.
As Windows 7 support ends, these are your four options
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.
Here's what will happen to your Windows 7 PC on January 15, 2020
Microsoft is ready to push a full-screen warning to Windows 7 users who are still running the OS after January 14. The nag-screen payload is part of the December 10 Patch Tuesday monthly rollup.
5 popular Windows 10 settings tweaks you need to quit using
The longer you've used Windows the more likely you are to have built up a collection of tips and tricks for squeezing out extra performance. Here are five popular techniques that haven't stood the test of time and deserve to be retired.
Microsoft: New Windows Terminal preview gives you retro CRT screen effects
Microsoft gives Windows Terminal users an optional setting for graphic effects from the cathode-ray tube era.
The end of Windows 7 is the real end of the PC era
The certainties that Windows 7 embodied have long gone, and that's no bad thing.
Microsoft is planning to phase out the Windows 10 Store for Business
Microsoft is going to deprecate the Windows Store for Business and Store for Education, my contacts say, as the company works to undo past Windows 10 app-distribution mistakes.
To stop drivers trashing Windows 10, Microsoft changes how it updates them
Hardware partners can now ask for Windows 10 feature upgrade blocks if they find driver compatibility issues.
Google to Windows 7 users: Chrome support will run until at least July 2021
Google offers extended Chrome support for Windows 7 to cater to businesses that haven't finished migrating.
You want to keep running Windows 7? Good luck with that, small businesses
The end of Windows 7 support is days away. Microsoft says small businesses can pay for extended security updates just like their enterprise cousins. My experience says it's challenging to find help, but it's out there if you know where to look.
A brief 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 Microsoft lost its monopoly in web browsers
At the dawn of the Internet age, Microsoft used every trick it knew to dominate the World Wide Web. That strategy worked for a few years, but aggressive antitrust enforcement and equally aggressive competitors crushed the company's onetime dominance. Here's a quarter-century of history that explains just what happened.
How to perform a clean install of Windows 10: Here's a step-by-step checklist
A clean install is the perfect way to get a fresh start with a Windows PC. Use this checklist to make sure you take care of the small details that make a big difference in productivity
Windows 10 apps: Which are worth keeping? Which ones should you dump?
Every installation of Windows 10 includes a huge collection of built-in apps. Some are Universal apps that are updated from the Microsoft Store. Others are legacy apps that hang around because other programs expect them to be there. If you prefer a tidy system, many (but not all) of these apps can be uninstalled, especially if you prefer a third-party alternative. This gallery offers a comprehensive look at how to unclutter your copy of Windows 10.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update: The new features that matter most
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 ultimate MacBook accessory: The Anker 7-in-1 USB-C hub
If you're an owner of a newer MacBook, then you'll know that your choice of ports has dwindled down to, well, USB-C ports. But fear not! This doesn't mean that you need to buy new accessories. What you need is the Anker 7-in-1 USB-C hub. Not that this will also work with Windows PCs that have a USB-C port, as well as Chromebooks and smartphones and tablets kitted out with USB-C.
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.)
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.
Microsoft: NSA-reported crypto bug is as bad as it gets
Fixes were released as part of the Microsoft's January 2020 Patch Tuesday.
5 popular Windows 10 setting tricks and tweaks that have become useless
The longer you've used Windows the more likely you are to have built up a collection of tips and tricks for squeezing out extra performance. Here are five popular techniques that haven't stood the test of time and deserve to be retired.
For small businesses that need Windows 7, it’s time to ask for help
You can pay for extended security updates after Windows 7 support ends in Jan. 2020. Ed Bott has tips on how to find a partner who can assist. Read more: https://zd.net/36LbzCp
Wave of REvil ransomware attacks against unpatched Pulse Secure VPN servers
Researcher warns organizations to patch Pulse Secure VPN flaws now or risk 'big game' REvil ransomware attacks.
What we know about the new Chromium-based Edge browser rollout
Beginning January 15, 2020, Microsoft will be delivering its new Chromium-based Edge browser automatically to Windows 10 users via Windows Update, unless its Edge Blocker Toolkit is applied.
What is your company's Windows 7 exit strategy?
If your business still has PCs running Windows 7, the Jan. 14, 2020 end of support is no joke. Ed Bott explains your four options. Read more: https://zd.net/370cHlg
New design, more colors: Microsofts gives new look to 100 mobile apps icons
Microsoft also gives Windows 10 a new take on the classic four square grid.
Security checklist after Windows 10 update
You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, use this checklist to ensure that your privacy and security settings are correct and that you've cut annoyances to a bare minimum.
Slack and Microsoft Teams take their rivalry one step further
Slack accuses Microsoft of blatantly copying its promotional videos.
Windows 10 version 1909: Why this feature update should be a pleasant surprise
Microsoft is getting the November 2019 Update ready for release to the general public. Ed Bott explains what makes this update different from the feature updates you’ve come to dread. Read more: https://zd.net/2P1kysX
New Surface line gets set of AI-powered features for the workplace
Microsoft reveals how it fine-tuned its new Surface lineup to improve automation and productivity in Office 365.
Folding phones, Android, and what it all means for Microsoft
Steve Ranger explains that Microsoft has shown off some big new ideas for new devices, and they say a lot about how the company has changed. Read more: https://zd.net/2oJqcFo
Microsoft's new Surface devices are loaded with 'impressive engineering'
The seven-year-old Surface line welcomes a slew of new and updated devices -- including a few surprises. Ed Bott walks us through the highlights. Read more: https://zd.net/2nK4rFf
Here's how to take control of Windows 10 feature updates
Don’t want to be surprised by unexpected upgrades? Ed Bott explains the three strategies you can use. Read more: https://zd.net/2mhWJ4l
Germany's federal government is too dependent on Microsoft software, report
Microsoft poses threat to Germany's digital sovereignty, warns the study.
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