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There’s a newly acknowledged Edge local IP networking bug in Win10
Responding to complaints, Microsoft acknowledges that all of this month’s Win10 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates make it impossible to access certain local pages from Edge.
The best Linux apps for Chromebooks
Make your Chromebook even more capable with this carefully selected set of Linux apps for expanding Chrome OS's potential as a business tool.
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.
Microsoft expands Windows 7-to-Windows 10 app compatibility pledge
The company's 'Desktop App Assure' program launched in October in North America; it's now been expanded worldwide.
Android Q dreaming: Imagine the notification inbox
Smartphone notifications come and go and are all too easy to get lost in the shuffle. What if there were a better way?
Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the Insider Preview builds
Get the latest info on new builds of Windows 10 19H1 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Insider Preview Build 18317, released on Jan. 16, 2019.
Microsoft starts its 'phased rollout' of Win10 1809, now controlled by a next-generation machine-learning model
It’s official. In the mind-bending (and internally inconsistent) quagmire that has become Windows updating terminology, Win10 version 1809 is now in 'phased rollout' but not yet in 'Semi-Annual Channel (not Targeted).' If you don’t...
Introduction to Windows PowerShell
We take you from the very basics up to using objects and beyond, with plenty of resources along the way.
The 15-minute Chromebook tune-up
Make your Chromebook faster, smarter, and more pleasant to use with these easy-to-follow annual steps.
Apple’s biggest challenge isn’t selling iPhones
The congregation of loyal iPhone users will continue to grow, which means Apple’s biggest challenge isn’t mobile – it’s Mac -- and getting Windows 7 users to switch over.
Tick-tock: The year-long Windows 7 countdown by the numbers
As of today, it's T-minus one year and counting before Windows 7 exits mainstream support. Let's look at some important numbers for the year ahead.
MS releases KB 4476976, a test Win10 1809 cumulative update, to the Insider Preview Ring. Bravo!
In the three years since Microsoft defined its Insider Rings, we’d seen it use them in the way they were intended only once. Now we’re up to twice. At last, more signs of intelligence in Redmond.
Why full-Chromium Edge means end times for IE
Microsoft's decision to adopt the Chromium open-source code to power its Edge browser could mean a sooner-than-expected end to support for Internet Explorer.
The tech world’s best CEO? Microsoft’s Nadella, hands down.
Others have gotten more glory — and have tripped recently.
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How to enable and configure Office 365 logging and auditing
Make sure Microsoft Office 365 logging and auditing is set up properly so forensic data is available when needed.
Windows 10 quick tips: How to share a single PC
Have employees or temporary workers who need to share a Windows 10 computer? No problem — here's how to do it.
A great start to patching in 2019
With a gentle start to Microsoft updates for 2019, Microsoft has addressed 47 vulnerabilities with updates to Windows, Chakra, Edge and IE11. The only critical updates this month relate to both Microsoft browsers.
Patch Tuesday updates for Win7, KB 4480970 and KB 4480960 knock out networking
Reports are popping up all over that yesterday’s Win7 Monthly Rollup and Security-only patches are causing big problems with networks using SMBv2 shares. The known solution is to uninstall the patch. There’s also a registry fix that...
Windows 10 1903 to seize 7GB of user storage space for smoother upgrades
The upcoming spring update will include a 'Reserved storage' feature that sets aside disk space for future upgrades.
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 KB4480116 (OS Build 17763.253), released Jan. 8, 2019.
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