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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.
But isn't breaking things what the QA people DO?
It's the 1990s, and this small startup needs to get online on a tiny budget, which means cobbling together a server from leftover parts. The problem: It keeps freezing.
Windows 10 data collection: What you need to know
The operating system has been collecting telemetry on users and apps since 2015; despite recent changes, it’s still gathering information.
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.
Mojave: How to make Automator shortcuts for MBP Touch Bar
Apple’s macOS Mojave introduces a rather cool new feature: You can add Automator actions to your MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar. Here is how to do it.
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.
Introduction to Windows PowerShell
We take you from the very basics up to using objects and beyond, with plenty of resources along the way.
Android 9 answers: 20 fast fixes for common Pie problems
Solve all your Android 9 irritations with these easy-to-follow fixes for common Pie problems.
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.
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.
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.'
Android Pie and Project Treble: Assessing Google's grand upgrade fix
In an exclusive interview, Iliyan Malchev, a Google engineer and Project Treble architect, talks about Google's ambitious Android upgrade solution and what we should expect with Android 9.
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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