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Newly spotted Windows 10 and 11 vulnerability lets any user have admin privileges
Microsoft|Jul 23, 2021Windows 11 preview testers have discovered an early security bug, one that seems to have carried over from Windows 10. This new Windows 10 and Windows 11 vulnerability creates a path for any local user to gain admin privileges. [more]
Windows in the cloud comes August 2, this is Windows 365
Microsoft|Jul 20, 2021Windows 10 and Windows 11 will now be streamed, and primarily companies will benefit from this. [more]
Install Windows 3.1 on your iPad, because why not?
Microsoft|Jul 15, 2021Ben-Edwards from How-To Geek has an excellent guide on how to install Microsoft's classic OS, Windows 3.1 from 1992, on a modern iPad. [more]
Download Windows 11 for free here and install fresh without a product key
Microsoft|Jul 13, 2021Uupdump serves official UUP files, extracted from Windows Update. [more]
Therefore, the app store in Windows 11 is already much better
Microsoft|Jul 8, 2021Finally, apps there that people need. [more]
Windows 11 is coming to Mac
Microsoft|Jul 2, 2021Parallels confirms above iMore that they will do what they can to bring Microsoft's new OS to Mac. [more]
Why do you need TPM? How to bypass TPM requirement and install Windows 11?
Windows|Jun 30, 2021In this post, we first explain why you need TPM (Trusted Platform Module) for Windows 11 and then tell you how to bypass the TPM requirement and install Windows 11. [more]
The Windows 11 health check finally says what is missing
Microsoft|Jun 28, 2021Windows 11 comes with an updated user interface, performance, and productivity improvements. The system requirements for Windows 11 include Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, but there is a detour regarding the latter, see tweet at the bottom of the article. [more]
How to Fix Enable Memory Integrity Core Isolation in Windows 10
Windows|Jun 27, 2021This issue can apply to any number of computers, but in my case, it was an issue on my Windows 10 laptop. [more]
Microsoft with handshake to Apple
Microsoft|Jun 26, 2021In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks about the new operating system, he has also announced app stores and invited iMessage to the Microsoft Store. [more]
Windows 11 can get support for third party widgets
Microsoft|Jun 23, 2021Earlier this week leaked Windows 11 online and we have looked at the upcoming OS update. [more]
Installing Windows 11 Home requires internet, but there is a backdoor
Microsoft|Jun 21, 2021Windows 11 ISO was leaked this week. It has tempted dexterous people to take a look at the changes and appearance of the "building", and it turns out to have some peculiarities. An interesting and surprising aspect of Windows 11 Home is pointed out by Adam (warwagon). He also tells us... [more]
Windows 11 may be a free upgrade from Windows 7
Microsoft|Jun 19, 2021Windows 11 is the next generation of Windows and is scheduled to be a free upgrade from Windows 10. [more]
Download Windows 11 here
Microsoft|Jun 18, 2021Here you can download windows 11 from Microsoft. [more]
Microsoft will not support Windows 10 after 2025
Microsoft|Jun 14, 2021Microsoft states in its updated fact sheet for Windows' life cycle that they will not support Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations and Pro Education after October 14, 2025. [more]
Microsoft confirms: they are developing the next generation of Windows and we will see soon
Microsoft|May 26, 2021Satya Nadella has just revealed that the company is developing a completely new version of Windows. [more]
Windows 10 update causes beeps
Microsoft|May 19, 2021Microsoft's KB5000842 update of Windows 10 has caused as many issues as it resolved. First, along with the KB5001330 update, it caused gaming performance issues. [more]
They have not changed these Windows icons since 1995, but NOW it's happening - change font to new version
Microsoft|May 7, 2021Sun Valley is expected to arrive this fall with a new visual design. A number of icons have lived carefree since Windows 95, but most of the old icons are not iconic enough not to be retired in Sun Valley. [more]
Flash is not gone yet, but it will happen in July
General|May 5, 2021Finally, after many years of talk, and a tool (KB4577586) to remove Adobe Flash from Windows, it finally happens this summer. [more]
Bluetooth is now easier and AirPods better in Windows 10
IT|May 2, 2021Windows 10 will support AAC, or Advanced Audio Coding, over Bluetooth in an upcoming update later this year. [more]
Microsoft Releases Urgent Fix for Game Issues in Windows 10
Microsoft|Apr 28, 2021If you have experienced performance issues while playing after installing the updates that came in late March and early April then it may be that the fix Microsoft is now rolling out solves your issues. [more]
Finally fixes bugs that could herp Windows 10 disks
Microsoft|Apr 19, 2021Earlier this year, a file path was spread which, in the worst case, could destroy disks. [more]
Now Edge is second-most popular - Firefox is struggling
General|Apr 6, 2021NetMarketShare and StatCounter confirm that Edge is the most popular browser for Windows, after Google. [more]
Now they have started the work of making Windows 10 new
Microsoft|Mar 26, 2021Windows 10 Insider Preview version 21343 reveals the first signs that Microsoft is preparing for a major design overhaul of the OS. [more]
The new Windows 10 update is almost complete
Microsoft|Mar 19, 2021Microsoft is so confident in its 21H1 update that they let companies test a near-finished version. [more]
Microsoft slashes Windows 10 long-term support by half
Microsoft|Feb 24, 2021Windows 10 LTSC, the version once pitched to enterprises as the OS that didn't need constant updating will only get five years of support now. [more]
Download this Windows 10 update now
Microsoft|Feb 13, 2021Microsoft has released an update to Windows 10 to fix a bug that could crash devices trying to connect to Wi-Fi networks protected by WPA3 encryption. [more]
On April 13, Microsoft will do this on your PC
Microsoft|Feb 9, 2021In 2019, Microsoft announced that it was dropping its own browser engine, EdgeHTML, in favor of Chromium. [more]
DO NOT do this - this is all it takes to herpe Windows 10
Microsoft|Jan 19, 2021It is amazing that security is so weakThis error has existed in Windows 10 for three years, and is very serious as it is not just a matter of the computer hanging (we will return to that error) - no: here we are talking about data loss if you are unlucky. [more]
Microsoft must completely change Outlook
Microsoft|Jan 5, 2021The code name for Microsoft's brand new Outlook platform is Monarch. [more]
Windows Disk Check could kill the disk
Microsoft|Dec 26, 2020Windows 10 2004 and 20H2 had an error that caused chkdsk to simply corrupt disk file systems. [more]
Microsoft is developing its own ARM chips - will they finally be able to challenge Apple again?
Microsoft|Dec 21, 2020Bloomberg reveals that Microsoft is developing its own ARM chips, exactly what we have been calling for since Apple's M1 chips were launched because they crush Intel and Qualcomm. [more]
Edge is much more battery friendly and you can test now
Microsoft|Dec 12, 2020Microsoft should finally do something smart that makes sense: hibernate tabs that are not active. [more]
This version of Windows 10 is no longer supported
Microsoft|Dec 10, 2020Last month was the end of the 1809 support, now it is 1903 that smokes. [more]
Microsoft previews new way to upgrade Windows 10
Microsoft|Dec 5, 2020The company is now touting 'Windows Feature Experience Packs' as a way to increase the number of features it rolls out to users over the course of a year. [more]
Windows runs fast on Apple Silicon, developer shows
General|Dec 1, 2020Apple’s M1 Macs don’t officially support Windows, but a developer has managed to get Microsoft’s OS running on an ARM-based MacBook anyway. [more]
How to migrate to a new Windows PC
Windows|Nov 16, 2020All your files, apps, and settings are on your old computer. Here’s how to move them to your new Windows PC, from either Windows or macOS. [more]
Browser updates are back for Update Tuesday; testing may be needed for Windows patches
Microsoft|Nov 14, 2020Microsoft this week released 112 updates to its Windows, browser, development and Office platforms. But there were no zero-days or reports of publicly exploited vulnerabilities for November. [more]
Do you see what they are likely to do with Windows?
Microsoft|Nov 5, 2020And do you think it looks better? [more]
Microsoft pushes Edge as 'best for business' in battle with Chrome
Microsoft|Nov 4, 2020At this year's Ignite conference, Microsoft offered up a host of reasons why its browser is better for the enterprise than Google Chrome. Do those claims stack up? [more]
What's in the latest Edge update? Rollbacks and new browser telemetry policies
General|Nov 1, 2020Microsoft's Edge 86 includes a "rollback" function that lets IT admins restore an earlier version of the browser and gives the built-in PDF viewer support for document tables of content. [more]
Windows 7 to 10 have holes exploited by hackers
Microsoft|Oct 31, 2020No bug fix before November 10th. [more]
New Windows update setting
Microsoft|Oct 26, 2020Looking to install a specific feature release of Windows 10 when you want it? Here's how. [more]
Microsoft launches its second update rerun, Windows 10 20H2
Microsoft|Oct 25, 2020The Windows 10 October 2020 Update is now available, which means enterprise users can begin testing it before embarking on a broader deployment. [more]
Here you can download new Windows 10 right away
Microsoft|Oct 21, 2020Microsoft only rolls out to some, but you can do it that way instead. [more]
What's in the latest Edge update? Rollbacks and new browser telemetry policies
Microsoft|Oct 20, 2020Microsoft's Edge 86 includes a "rollback" function that lets IT admins restore an earlier version of the browser and gives the built-in PDF viewer support for document tables of content. [more]
Finally this happens in Windows with Android on the team!
Microsoft|Oct 17, 2020Cut and paste across units. [more]
Windows will soon offer this, but what does it really mean?
Microsoft|Oct 9, 2020There are many opportunities here. [more]
If you see this, you must back up immediately
Microsoft|Oct 3, 2020Windows 10 beta version warns you before it's too late. [more]
Microsoft will bundle updates to streamline patching
Microsoft|Sep 14, 2020Microsoft plans to change how it delivers updates to some parts of Windows 10, saying the new bundling tactic will end confusion and streamline the OS's regular refreshes. [more]
Microsoft adds 6 months support to Windows 10 1803, again cites pandemic
Microsoft|Aug 29, 2020The company extended security support for Windows 10 Enterprise 1803 and Windows 10 Education 1803 until May 11. The original end-of-support date was to be Nov. 10. [more]
Microsoft sets new support deadlines for IE11 and Edge
Microsoft|Aug 20, 2020With the Chromium-based version of Edge now in place, Microsoft is looking to move on from its older browsers – IE11 and the original Edge. [more]
Microsoft set to bring touch control to non-touch laptops, a new patent reveals
Microsoft|Aug 17, 2020According to a new patent filed by Microsoft, old generation laptops will be compatible with modern touch controls in the near future. The Redmond-based technology company wants to provide old generation non-touch laptops with touch control via an external device. [more]
Microsoft is changing everything
Microsoft|Aug 7, 2020Major reorganization should change Windows. [more]
Windows 10 PC users can confirm payments using fingerprint on Google Chrome
Microsoft|Aug 6, 2020Google is now bringing what it calls ‘more secure’ and ‘convenient’ Autofill feature to Chrome. Simply put, Chrome wants users to fill in forms securely without any user interaction. If you are a regular Chrome user, you alre