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Win7/8.1/Server patch conflicts abated, somewhat, but it’s still too early to install the April crop
The blue-screen-inducing behavior in Sophos and Avast antivirus products has been addressed by emergency new versions. Avira, oddly, has yanked its advisories, but there’s no announced all-clear. In all cases, it’s still much too...
How to protect your privacy in Windows 10
Worried about privacy issues in Windows 10? Here's what you can do.
Microsoft surrenders control over Windows 10 upgrades: What you need to know
It's not easy keeping track of all the upgrade timing changes Microsoft keeps rolling out. And now, there's a new one: 'Download and install now.' Here's what that means.
This month’s Windows patching debacle gradually comes into focus
April 2019 Windows patches wreaked havoc on many PCs, with crashes linked to Sophos, Avast and Avira products and debilitating slowdown reports on Win10 1809 machines. Who’s testing this stuff? Ends up the answer isn’t all that...
Microsoft previews 'full-Chromium' Edge for the first time
Windows 10 users running the 64-bit edition of the OS now have access to two different "builds" of the still-under-construction browser.
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 KB4493509 (OS Build 17763.437), released April 9, 2019.
April brings massive updates to Windows and critical updates to both browsers and Adobe Flash
The old adage about April being the cruelest month looks to be true with this hefty and significant update to all of Microsoft’s platforms.
Widespread reports of freezing with yesterday’s Win7 and 8.1 Monthly Rollups, KB 4493472 and KB 4493446
While most of Patch Tuesday seems to be going relatively smoothly, Win7, Win8.1, Server 2008 R2 and 2012 R2 machines are seeing multiple problems with this month’s patches, both Security-only updates and Monthly Rollups. Sophos has...
Windows 10 update (and retirement) calendar: Mark these dates
Microsoft is releasing new versions of Windows 10 on a set schedule – and just as regularly retiring older versions from support. Here are all the dates you need to know about through Windows 7's retirement in 2020 and beyond.
Android Q's bubbles could be a mobile multitasking breakthrough
A recently revealed Android Q feature brings a fresh twist to an old concept — and could have the potential to really shake up how we interact with apps on our phones.
Microsoft throws in the towel on Windows 10 1809
The company largely stopped distributing the October 2018 Update in March, apparently deciding to simply skip one feature upgrade to solve the problem of two on a collision course.
Patch Tuesday’s coming, so lock down automatic updates
Some day we may have decent Windows update-blocking settings, although I remain skeptical. For now, with Patch Tuesday nigh, it’s prudent to check and make sure you have automatic updating turned off.
Microsoft move to release Windows 10 1903 in May marks third straight delayed upgrade
Here we go again. Another Windows 10 rollout has been pushed back, showing the strain Microsoft is under to push out feature upgrades on its own six-month schedule.
The Windows update dictionary Microsoft never wrote
With cumulative updates, monthly rollup updates, preview quality updates and more, Microsoft’s Windows update terminology is nearly indecipherable. We’re here to help.
Reliable reports of blue screens after installing this week's Win10 1809 patch KB 4490481
I’m getting reports from many directions, on a wide array of machines, that the second March cumulative update for Win10 version 1809, KB 4490481, is throwing “System Service Exception” blue screens on restart
Microsoft releases 20 Office non-security patches — and doesn’t bother to document them
As is common on the first Tuesday of the month, yesterday Microsoft released its hoard of non-security Office patches. This time, though, there’s no official list of the patches — and many of them may have been released in March.
The end of the desktop?
Microsoft is introducing the Windows Virtual Desktop, and ushering in the end of the traditional PC desktop operating system.
End of support looms for Windows 10 versions 1607 and 1709
After next week, Microsoft will no longer issue updates for Windows 10 version 1607 Enterprise and Education editions or Windows 10 version 1709 Home and Pro editions.
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