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For tech users, change is good
It’s increasingly important to avoid platform lock-in, whether you’re a dedicated Windows user, an Apple fan, or prefer Android — because with technology, change is a constant.
Four zero-days make July 's Patch Tuesday a 'patch now' update
Microsoft rolled out fixes this week for 130 security issues, including four zero-day flaws affecting Windows. Time to patch!
Microsoft wants you to pay for Windows from the cloud — good luck with that
Windows can sometimes be glitchy. Windows in the cloud would be worse, especially for anyone who doesn't have their own IT desk.
The Windows desktop is dying
But it’s not because of Macs or Linux – it's because Microsoft wants your Windows desktop to live in the cloud.
How to handle Windows 10 and 11 updates
You can significantly delay some Windows updates, temporarily pause others, control what time of day they’re installed, uninstall problematic updates, and more. Here’s how.
Businesses to boost Windows 11 adoption in ‘24, but Windows 10 still dominates
Economic uncertainty has slowed enterprise adoption of Windows 11, but analysts expect most companies to make the transition next year – if economic fears don’t get in the way.
Why DISM is the Swiss Army knife of Windows maintenance
DISM is a Windows command-line utility that helps admins and power users keep a sharp eye on installations and images. It’s worth getting to know, and an occasional life-saver.
With one June Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft falls short
This month's updates for Windows include one fix that requires extra steps to deploy. But you’ll need to do some sleuthing to get the full story.
June's Patch Tuesday updates focus on Windows, Office
Microsoft rolled out 73 updates this week, but none of them were showstoppers — a welcome respite after months of zero-day fixes.
The good and bad about Windows 11
The latest version of Windows has seen a slow uptake since it arrived in 2021, but it’s not a bad operating system.
Microsoft’s M365 Copilot AI assistant gets third-party app integrations
Plugin extensions will let users of Microsoft’s productivity suite hook the app into third-party apps from vendors including Atlassian, ServiceNow, and Mural.
Do business Macs still need to run Windows?
The ability to run Windows opened the door for Macs in the enterprise. But in the modern business world, Windows is optional — and sometimes the other options are better.
May's Patch Tuesday update includes 3 zero-day flaws; fix them ASAP
Microsoft this week rolled out fixes for 51 vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Visual Studio — including three zero-day flaws that should be patched immediately.
For Windows 10 PCs — out with the old, in with the new?
If you're still running Windows 10 on older hardware, it's time to start planning your upgrade path to Windows 11 and beyond.
How to reduce Windows driver bloat
Once you've run Windows 10 or 11 for a while, it can become bloated with out-of-date device drivers. Use Driver Store Explorer and some simple techniques to pare down the number of obsolete or unused drivers in the Windows driver...
StatCounter data confirms Apple's Mac renaissance
Ten years ago, Windows held 85.6% of the US desktop share to macO's 12.86%. Today, Windows is down to 53.43% and Apple has seized 31.34% share.
With Windows 10 going away, time to get serious about Windows 11
Microsoft last week made it official: there will be no more big updates for Windows 10. Now, companies have to get serious about moving to its successor.
For Windows 10, 22H2 is the end of the road
Microsoft says the final version of Windows 10, released last fall, is version 22H2. From now until the end of support in 2025, only security updates will be released.
How to preview and deploy Windows 10 and 11 updates
Microsoft’s ‘channels’ for Windows Insider Previews and new Windows releases are confusing for everybody. Here’s help choosing the best method of testing and updating Windows 10 and 11 for yourself or your business.
