Theme-aware tiles have arrived What just happened? Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20161 to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel, which was previously called the Fast Ring. The new build adds a number of features to Microsoft’s
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Microsoft is notifying users if their PC can’t install the Windows 10 May update
For the sake of transparency In brief: Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 10 May 2020 update, which brings several changes and features to the OS. One new element of the upgrade is a system in which users are informed if
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Windows 10 at five: Don’t get too comfortable, the rules will change again
On the fifth anniversary of Windows 10, Ed Bott looks back at what it was supposed to be and what it ultimately became. Almost nothing turned out as planned, and that’s OK. Last week, Microsoft made a Release Preview of Windows
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The pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into Microsoft’s Windows 10X plans
Dual-screen Windows 10X devices will have to wait The big picture: Microsoft originally planned to introduce Windows 10X with dual-screen devices like the Surface Neo. The pandemic ensured that wasn’t going to happen, forcing Microsoft to rethink and continue developing Windows 10X
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Xbox Series X specs, backward compatibility and everything we know so far
Microsoft’s most recent revelations include some basic specs and features. Microsoft’s eagerly awaited new model in its Xbox video game console line is almost here, and in theory you’ll be able to shell out an as-yet-unspecified amount of money for the Xbox Series X by the end
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Coronavirus cancelations and delays: Tokyo Olympics, Disney and more
Movies, music festivals, tech conferences and sports leagues: Here’s what has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. The novel coronavirus continues to wreak havoc worldwide — not least
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Microsoft Security Essentials updates not included in Windows 7 ESU
Companies will have to go with another antivirus. Once Windows 7 reaches end-of-support (EOS) on January 14, 2020, Microsoft will also stop updating Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) for Windows 7. Companies who purchase Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) will not receive
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Microsoft warns users to stay alert for more BlueKeep attacks
Microsoft: BlueKeep exploit will likely be used to deliver payloads more impactful and damaging than coin miners. Microsoft’s security team believes that more destructive BlueKeep attacks are on the horizon and urges users and companies alike to apply patches if
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Windows 10 setup: Which user account type should you choose?
When you set up a new Windows 10 PC, you have a choice of four types of user accounts, from the old-school local account to the newest, Active Azure Directory. Here’s how to make the right choice. When you set
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How to securely and completely delete files in Windows 10 without third-party software
Deleting files in Windows 10 does not really delete the file. Security best practice requires deleted files to be completely overwritten more than once. In general, when you delete a file or directory in Microsoft Windows 10 it is moved to a
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