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Microsoft addresses three zero-days for October’s Patch Tuesday
Microsoft this week rolled out 103 security updates, including for three zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Windows and Edge.
How to replace Edge as the default browser in Windows — and why you shouldn’t
Here’s how to make Chrome, Firefox, or another browser the primary one in Windows 10 or 11. (But are you sure you want to?)
PC shipments remain in decline, but generative AI could reverse the trend: IDC
PC shipments suffer another year-over-year decline in the third quarter, as Apple sees a drop of 23%.
You're probably going to use Microsoft Copilot wrong
Microsoft is pitching Copilot as a transformative productivity tool. The reality is more complicated.
Don’t expect much from Copilot for Windows (yet)
The preview version of Copilot in Windows can save you time, but only for a limited number of simple tasks.
How to fix Windows 10 and 11 printing problems
Although Windows 10 and 11 are generally stable, printer issues do occur from time to time. Here are some tips to work around typical Windows print gotchas.
The AI future of Windows is here
Forget Windows 12: Microsoft’s big AI push is starting on your current Windows 11 PC on Sept. 26.
Critical updates for Microsoft Office and Visual Studio drive September's Patch Tuesday
Microsoft this week rolled out 59 updates with its Patch Tuesday update, including critical patches for Microsoft Office and Visual Studio.
5 steps to a lean, clean Windows machine
Performing a regular disk-cleaning regimen frees up precious storage space and helps keep Windows 10 or 11 operating smoothly. Follow some or all of these steps to get yourself a lean, clean machine.
Windows desktop apps are the future (with or without Windows)
From cloud PCs and smart TVs to Chromebooks, Macs, and Linux systems, everyone is betting on traditional Windows desktop applications.
How to share a Windows 10 or 11 PC
Need to share a PC among employees or temporary workers at the office, or with family members at home? No problem — here's how to do it.
Windows on Mac improves for professional environments
Highlights of the latest Parallels Desktop release include TouchID support for Windows, much improved Intune enrollment, and remote access to VM instances in the cloud.
The line-blurring brilliance of Google's new ChromeOS-Windows connection
Google's latest ChromeOS improvement brings Windows apps even closer to the heart of the operating system — with a very Googley twist.
Should you upgrade to Windows 11? It’s complicated
The choice is yours – but it also depends on your hardware. Some PCs shouldn’t run Windows 11, and others shouldn’t run Windows 10.
Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows and Office apps
These guides will help you find your way around several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows — and Windows itself.
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft rolls out 90 updates for Windows, Office
Microsoft released 90 updates for the Windows and Office platforms this week along with another update for Microsoft Exchange — paired with a warning about failed updates to Exchange Server 2016 and 2019.
Make multitasking a Snap on your Windows PC
Here’s how to put your Windows PC’s ultimate multitasking feature to use — and how to go beyond it for even more power, whether you’re using Windows 11 or Windows 10.
Drive cloning in Windows 10 and 11
In workplace practice, disk cloning supports various valuable uses. Learn how to clone a drive in Windows 10 or 11 using two recommended tools.
‘Windows is a declining ecosystem,' Jamf CEO says
Dean Hager argues that Windows is on its way out: “Organizations must realize that in 10 years’ time, Windows will not be the dominant ecosystem."
