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6 zero-days make this a 'Patch Now' Patch Tuesday
For June, Microsoft released 50 updates to address vulnerabilities across the Windows and Office ecosystems. There's some good news — and some bad.
Microsoft's plan to remake Windows — what that might mean
In two weeks, Microsoft, plans to unveil the "next generation" of Windows. But isn't Windows 10 supposed to be the last generation of the ubiquitous OS?
The ins and outs of data recovery in Windows 10
Missing folders? Unreadable files? Corrupted hard drive? Sooner or later, most computer users lose data of some kind. Here’s a series of steps you can take in Windows 10 to get it back.
Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Windows 10 Build 19043.1052 for the Beta and Release Preview Channels, released on June 8, 2021.
Patch Tuesday: The rules of updating Windows (and Microsoft apps)
It’s important to be proactive when it comes to Microsoft’s updates. Here are some of the rules of the patching road to keep in mind this week.
It’s not me, it’s you: How to keep up with Microsoft cloud services trouble
When cloud-based apps, services and software go down, or when Windows 10 flakes out, it's good to know where to get reliable information about what's happening.
Microsoft confirms Windows 10X's demise, quickly teases 'significant update' to Windows 10
Windows 10X is officially out. So what's coming next for Windows 10? At this week's Build event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella teased serious updates "very soon."
Microsoft sets IE's date with death — kind of
The company plans to retire Internet Explorer 11 next year, putting it on the path to a long, slow lingering death as the company fully embraces Microsoft Edge.
An ‘underwhelming’ Windows 10 21H1 arrives
Microsoft last week officially rolled out Windows 10 21H1 without much fanfare — and (so far) without any major issues. Here are some things to keep in mind if you’re moving ahead with the install.
The Windows 21H1 update, and why I won’t miss Windows 10X
Even as Microsoft released Windows 10 21H1, it made clear this week that Windows 10X isn't going anywhere. Some thoughts.
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Microsoft releases Windows 10 21H1 as another minor OS refresh
The year's first feature upgrade for Windows 10 arrived this week with little fanfare, largely because it offers little new functionality because Microsoft has abandoned its major-minor release cadence.
Windows 10 version 21H1: Key enterprise features
What business users and IT pros should know about new features in the Windows 10 May 2021 Update, version 21H1.
There are two kinds of desktops: Yours and someone else's
On one side, you have corporate-controlled desktops from Microsoft, Apple, and Google. On the other, you have desktops you control: Linux.
For Windows users, tips on fighting ransomware attacks
The ransomware attack that shut down a major pipeline in the US offers some lessons for Windows users looking to keep themselves safe.
15 ways to speed up Windows 10
If you want to optimize Windows 10, take a few minutes to try out these tips to speed up your PC and make it less prone to performance and system issues.
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Browser updates are back for the May's Patch Tuesday
With 55 updates, three publicly reported vulnerabilities and reports of public exploits for Adobe Reader, this month's update will require some time and testing before deployment.
Microsoft nixes Windows 10X
Windows 10X was expected to launch in the spring of 2021 in place of the year's first-half Windows 10 feature upgrade. Didn't happen.
How to block the Windows 10 May 2021 Update, version 21H1, from installing
Windows 10 21H1 is a minor update, but it’s still wise to opt out of beta testing it. Here’s how to keep the new release off your system for now.
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