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Outlook down? How to fix it
Outlook is hosed. Users around the globe are reporting that both Microsoft's Outlook mail service and application are failing for them.
The growing case for Windows support of Google Play
The growing collaboration between Microsoft and Google could finally solve Windows' paucity of touchscreen apps and is the best way for both companies to take on new Macs armed with the iPad app library.
Best cheap Windows 10 laptops for $350 or less in 2020: ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, and more
Looking for a new laptop that won't break the bank? Here are a selection from a variety of manufacturers, with prices starting at only $230. All laptops are new, not refurbished, and available to purchase today.
Google disables Windows 10 RAM reduction in Chrome
The cost to CPU performance of a Windows 10 memory-saving feature is too great to keep, say Chromium developers.
Microsoft July 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 123 vulnerabilities
This month's patches fix a major wormable bug in the Windows Server DNS component.
Microsoft: .NET 5 brings you these big performance improvements
Microsoft sets out some of what it says are .NET 5's wealth of performance improvements, especially for Arm64.
Microsoft: New VS Code update is out – stable builds for Windows on Arm and Surface Pro X
Microsoft releases stable builds of its Visual Studio Code editor for Windows on Arm devices.
Ex-Apple exec: Apple's Arm-based silicon will speed end of Microsoft Windows-Intel duopoly
Apple silicon will force the whole PC industry to Arm architecture chips, argues former Apple exec Jean-Louis Gassée.
Microsoft: We're pulling the plug on Windows builds of programming language PHP
Microsoft will no longer produce official PHP builds for Windows from PHP 8.0 onwards.
Microsoft has not unblocked the Windows 10 2004 update for Surface devices, after all
Microsoft is continuing to block the May 2020/Windows 10 2004 update on certain devices, including many of its own Surface PCs, in spite of an apparent lifting of the block a week ago.
Notebooks have 'singlehandedly' pulled the PC market out of depression
Laptops sales have increased as businesses and consumers sought out productivity tools in lockdown.
Microsoft's new KDP tech blocks malware by making parts of the Windows kernel read-only
New KDP security feature is currently being tested with Windows 10 Insider builds.
New life for obsolete Intel Macs: Great Windows (or Linux) machines for years to come?
Now that Apple is moving away from Intel Macs, what are we to do with all that hardware? One idea is to repurpose it for Linux or Windows.
Windows 10 2004 update block confusion: 'Your PC settings aren't supported'
Hardware drivers still appear to be causing havoc for users trying to upgrade to Windows 10 version 2004.
Anker PowerExpand Elite 13-in-1 dock: The ultimate must-have Thunderbolt 3 accessory for Mac and Windows users
This 13-in-1 dock transforms a single Thunderbolt 3 port into every port you'll ever need.
Dynabook 10th-gen Intel Core processor Portégé X Series laptops
These laptops conform to Microsoft’s Windows 10 Secured-core PC requirements and have been tested to meet or exceed MIL-STD-810G standards.
MSI Creator 17 laptop
The world’s first laptop with a Mini LED display.
MSI GS66 Stealth
A gaming laptop with a premium sandblasted core black chassis.
MSI GE66 Raider
The new 15.6-inch GE66 Raider features the latest CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics and an ultrafast 300Hz display powered by a massive 99.9 Whr battery.
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.
Microsofts's new KDP tech blocks malware from corrupting the OS memory
New KDP security feature is currently being tested with Windows 10 Insider builds.
Is there a future for the Intel Macs? Yes, with Windows
Now that Apple is moving away from Intel Macs, what are we to do with all that hardware? One idea is to repurpose it for Windows.
What's new in the Windows 10 Dev Channel test build?
Microsoft's latest Dev Channel/Fast Ring Windows 10 test build, No. 20161, adds a number of new features which ultimately may or may not make it into Windows 10 21H1.
Microsoft lifts block, allows all Surface devices to install Windows 10 May 2020 update
Microsoft is no longer putting a hold on certain Surface devices that were blocked from getting the May 2020 Windows 10 Update.
Deleted something you badly need? Windows 10 has an incredibly helpful tool for you
Microsoft's new command-line app can help advanced Windows users recover deleted files and photos.
Microsoft closes down all physical stores, will repurpose flagship venues
After 11 years, Microsoft is throwing in the towel on its physical retail stores and is refocusing its retail sales efforts around its online/digital store.
Bug alert: Windows 10 2004 and Windows Server 2004 come with a glitch
Windows 10 users find a new glitch with certain configurations, missed by Microsoft in testing the latest feature update.
Microsoft Defender ATP gets new set of firmware-level tools
Microsoft brings malware scanning to firmware on Windows 10 PCs.
Google finds partner to bring Windows apps to Chrome Enterprise
You may be able to easily run your Windows programs on Chromebooks soon.
Windows 10: What is the Windows Feature Experience Pack?
Once you get the May 2020 Windows 10 update, you also get this new pack, which Microsoft officials oddly won't discuss.
Whatever happened to Cortana?
Cortana, Microsoft’s voice-powered personal assistant, was supposed to be Windows 10’s answer to Siri and Alexa. But Cortana’s changed lately. Ed Bott explains what’s new and why Microsoft is making this change. Read more: https://zd.net/3hlXGQS
Ready to run Linux on Windows 10? Here’s how
Ed Bott explains how Microsoft helped him install the latest version of Ubuntu Linux on his Windows 10 PC. Read more: https://zd.net/2UbNq3O
After Windows 10 upgrade, use this checklist to ensure safety and privacy
You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, do these seven things to cut annoyances to a bare minimum.
Microsoft’s Project Reunion: What’s still missing?
Ed Bott explains how the new Project Reunion API will change the way Windows developers work and why consumers and small businesses might not notice the changes. Read more: https://zd.net/2X8FeD2
Microsoft is bent on bringing Linux desktop to Windows 10 users
Linux on Windows just took a big graphical desktop step forward with Microsoft's plans for Windows Subsystem for Linux.
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