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The easy way to use Windows on a Mac just got better
The latest Parallels update delivers better performance, storage and Mojave support for Windows users looking to go Mac.
Windows 10 update (and retirement) calendar: Mark these dates
Microsoft is releasing new versions of Windows 10 on a set schedule – and just as regularly retiring older versions from support. Here are all the dates you need to know about through Windows 7's retirement in 2020.
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Windows 10 cheat sheet: Handy gestures and shortcuts
Learn these useful touchpad gestures, keyboard shortcuts and touchscreen gestures for getting around Windows 10.
2 undocumented patches from Microsoft may solve the 1803 TLS 1.2 blocking problem
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that it wouldn’t push Win10 1803 upgrades onto 1709 machines if the machine has a .Net app (such as QuickBooks Desktop) that relies on TLS 1.2 security. Now it looks as if there’s a fix — but...
How to protect your privacy in Windows 10
Worried about privacy issues in Windows 10? Here's what you can do.
Patch Tuesday fallout: Bad docs, but so far no major problems
In spite of an enormous number of erroneous “known issues” warnings, this month’s crop of Windows and Office patches seems to fix most of the bugs in last month’s patches.
Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for KB4343909 (OS Build 17134.228), released Aug. 14, 2018.
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MDM morphs into mobile apps management
While keeping tabs on mobile devices is critical to any modern business strategy, keeping track of how to manage those devices, and the data on them, is becoming more complex.
Microsoft Surface GO and Fire HD 10 fit together in the same bag
Making room for both the Microsoft Surface GO and Amazon's Fire HD 10 has advantages for professional and personal use.
Patch Tuesday’s coming: Block Windows Update and pray we don’t get fooled again
Another Patch Tuesday is approaching. To avoid the bug chaos that could happen -- like we saw last month -- make sure Automatic Update for Windows is turned off.
Chrome 68 takes notifications native in Windows 10
The browser, launched July 24, uses the OS's own notification center to post messages; users must be running Windows 10 1607 or later.
Is Intel building a new version of its Coffee Lake chipset just for Win7?
Intel is in the process of releasing a souped-up Coffee Lake chipset that will actually work with Windows 7, according to Anandtech. The trick will be convincing Microsoft to allow updates to the new H310C.
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Microsoft's Windows 10 changes will affect business
Microsoft is changing the nomenclature it uses for some Windows 10 ‘branches’ and now plans to release the next LTSB version in 2019.
A word to the wise: Skip Microsoft’s July patches
Microsoft's Windows and Office patches for July are still a mess. Perhaps August will be better.
Microsoft may soon add multi-session remote access to Windows 10 Enterprise
Microsoft may be close to offering multi-session remote desktop access to Windows 10 Enterprise, allowing for as many as 10 simultaneous connections.
IT admins warn Microsoft to slow Windows 10 upgrade pace
More than three-quarters of the admins surveyed want Microsoft to release feature upgrades just once a year – or even once every other year. One admin decried an upgrade pace that 'never ends.'
The mechanics of Windows patching - in plain English
Microsoft’s John Wilcox last week posted a primer on Microsoft’s patching scheme, designed to help people understand how the company patches Windows. Here’s a translation in less obfuscatory terms, with a bit of real-world...
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Get expert tips for fixing Windows 10 problems
Free download: Learn how to solve the biggest Windows 10 headaches, discover built-in tools for fixing common Windows 10 problems, and explore advanced utilities for troubleshooting Windows 10.
Patch expert calls on Microsoft execs to fix Windows updating
IT admins surveyed by Susan Bradley, who moderates the PatchMangement.org mailing list, said Microsoft's current strategy is failing. So she took their concerns to Microsoft leaders, including CEO Satya Nadella, and asked them to make...
Apple really wants your next PC to be a Mac -- and the timing's right
Apple appears to be taking a small step to make it easier for enterprises to upgrade their clapped-out old legacy Windows systems in favor of new Macs.
Windows updaters express frustrations. Microsoft responds.
Earlier this week, Susan Bradley published a comprehensive look at the results of her survey of nearly 2,000 Windows updaters. Now, Microsoft has officially weighed in.
Top web browsers 2018: IE, Edge and Firefox return to the road of ruin
It's increasingly becoming a Google Chrome online world, even for Mac users.
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