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Asus NovaGo ARM-powered Windows 10 laptop finally goes on sale in the UK
An innovative Windows laptop first announced in December 2017 is now, at long last, available to British buyers. But will the NovaGo's 22-hour battery life and always-on LTE connection be enough to open many wallets?
Microsoft's Windows Server 2019 never actually RTM'd: Here's why
For the first time in Windows Server history, Microsoft went straight from testing to general availability without RTMing its Windows Server 2019 release.
Windows 10 will banish Spectre slowdowns with Google's Retpoline patch
Google's Retpoline fix for the Spectre Variant 2 flaw helps minimize performance hit on Windows 10 machines.
Microsoft's latest Windows 10 19H1 test build enables removal of more preinstalled apps
Microsoft is adding the ability to remove even more of its 'inbox' apps from Windows 10 in its latest test build of the 19H1 feature update.
Windows 10 users: Chrome 70 means you don't need Edge, Microsoft Store to run PWAs
Chrome 70 opens up progressive web apps to Windows 10 users who don't want to use Edge or Microsoft Store.
Windows 10 October update's new public rollout nears as Microsoft fixes more bugs
Microsoft finds and fixes more glitches in Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
Tech-support scams: Microsoft reveals that fraudsters are still fooling too many people
More people are wary of unsolicited contact from tech firms but tens of thousands still fall victim.
Windows 10 BSOD problems: Microsoft offers up driver fix for HP crashes
Blue screen of death crashes fixed by removing HP keyboard driver with known compatibility issues.
Windows 10 audio problems? Intel issued buggy driver but we fixed it, says Microsoft
Intel accidentally pushed an incompatible audio driver to Windows 10 devices through Windows Update.
Proof-of-concept code published for Microsoft Edge remote code execution bug
The PoC can be hosted on any website and requires that users press the Enter key just once.
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 its Windows 10 version 1809 issues in the future. We should have charged Microsoft a consulting day rate.
More Windows 10 October update woes? HP users report BSOD after Tuesday patch
Admins struggle with the latest Windows 10 1809 patch on some HP systems.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 alternatives you can buy right now
Microsoft updated its Surface Pro line with the new Surface Pro 6. But it's not the only Windows 10 2-in-1 available on the market. Here are some really compelling alternatives to consider.
Microsoft needs to refocus on Windows 10 fundamentals, not just new features
Opinion: Microsoft needs to step off the new feature train, at least temporarily, and get Windows 10's reliability and fundamentals back on track.
Two Windows 10 feature updates a year is too many
Opinion: The idea of delivering two full Windows 10 upgrades every year sounds great on paper. In practice, the Windows 10 upgrade cycle has been unnecessarily disruptive, especially to home users who don't have the technical skills to deal with those updates.
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.
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.
Microsoft reboots Skip Ahead testing program for Windows 10
Users who want to remain involved will need to opt in again.
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.
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