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Win10 version 1809 'RTM,' build 17763, now expected to drop Oct. 2
Putting together hints from various reliable sources, it now appears as if the next version of Windows — build 17763 — has been signed off on.
Why you should install macOS Mojave and how to use it
Most Mac users should upgrade to the all-new Mojave macOS because its stable, powerful, and free.
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.
We’re inching closer to DaaS Windows
How Windows is supported and sold is changing. Or should I say ‘sold’?
Seeker's remorse: Where are KB 4458469 and the other Thursday Win10 cumulative updates?
Microsoft released a bunch of Win10 cumulative updates last Thursday. They’re still available for manual download from the Windows Update Catalog, but it looks as if the company stopped pushing them on Friday. It’s complicated.
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 KB4458469 (OS Build 17134.319), released Sept. 20, 2018.
Getting ready for Microsoft Ignite
The Ignite event remains essential for any enterprise with investment in Microsoft.
Introduction to Windows PowerShell
We take you from the very basics up to using objects and beyond, with plenty of resources along the way.
Enterprises expected to implement annual Windows 10 upgrade pace
The prediction from Gartner's Stephen Kleynhans follows Microsoft's announcement that it will extend support for Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education to 30 months.
What Microsoft has joined together, let no man put asunder. Except for .Net patches.
Microsoft cracks open the cumulative update jumble for Win10 version 1809 and later, finally letting you install security patches and .Net patches separately. But can it walk the talk?
Microsoft Patch Alert: Despite weird timing, September’s Windows and Office patches look good
If you look beyond the inexplicable ‘Patch Monday’ dump and some forgettable vorpal blades aimed at the Meltdown/Spectre Jabberwocky, this month’s Windows and Office patches are the best-behaved in months.
The enterprise guide to the September 24 'Mojave' upgrade
Apple will ship the next major macOS release, 10.14 Mojave on September 24, meaning thousands of Macs currently used in the enterprise will be due for an upgrade.
Windows 10's new support policy a slap to SMBs
While Microsoft is extending support to 30 months for customers who purchased Enterprise and Educational versions of Windows 10, it's not doing so for those who use Windows 10 Pro.
FAQ: Windows 10, now with more upgrade skipping
It's possible for companies to maneuver around Microsoft's upgrade schedule for Windows 10, and skip some updates if they want. Here's how.
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Mingis on Tech: What's coming in the Windows 10 October update?
The next big feature upgrade for Windows 10 will be here soon, so it's time to look at what's new – and why the pace of OS innovation seems to be slowing.
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Mingis on Tech: What's coming in the Windows 10 October update?
The next big feature upgrade for Windows 10 arrives soon, so it's time to discuss what's new – and think about why the pace of OS innovation seems to be slowing.
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Why Windows 10 is the most secure Windows ever
With Device Guard, Credential Guard, and Application Guard, Windows uses virtualization to provide unprecedented protection from malware and advanced persistent threats.
Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the builds
Get the latest info on new builds of Windows 10 Redstone 5 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Insider Preview Build 17763, released on Sept. 18, 2018.
SharePoint Workflows go belly-up when you install the September .Net Security Only patch
Another major bug in this month’s patches, officially acknowledged, affects the Security Only .Net patch KB 4457916, for Win8.1 and Server 2012 R2. Install that patch and any defined Sharepoint Workflows will fail to run.
How enterprises can control iOS update bandwidth demands
Businesses with high numbers of iPhone users often see a spike in network activity when a new version of iOS ships, which can affect performance. Here's how to handle it.
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