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Windows 10: A guide to the updates

Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5026435 Preview, released on May 23, 2023.

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Microsoft’s M365 Copilot AI assistant gets third-party app integrations

Plugin extensions will let users of Microsoft’s productivity suite hook the app into third-party apps from vendors including Atlassian, ServiceNow, and Mural.

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Do business Macs still need to run Windows?

The ability to run Windows opened the door for Macs in the enterprise. But in the modern business world, Windows is optional — and sometimes the other options are better.

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Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Build 19045.3030 (KB5026435) for the Release Preview Channel, released on May 11, 2023.

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May's Patch Tuesday update includes 3 zero-day flaws; fix them ASAP

Microsoft this week rolled out fixes for 51 vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Visual Studio — including three zero-day flaws that should be patched immediately.

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For Windows 10 PCs — out with the old, in with the new?

If you're still running Windows 10 on older hardware, it's time to start planning your upgrade path to Windows 11 and beyond.

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How to reduce Windows driver bloat

Once you've run Windows 10 or 11 for a while, it can become bloated with out-of-date device drivers. Use Driver Store Explorer and some simple techniques to pare down the number of obsolete or unused drivers in the Windows driver...

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StatCounter data confirms Apple's Mac renaissance

Ten years ago, Windows held 85.6% of the US desktop share to macO's 12.86%. Today, Windows is down to 53.43% and Apple has seized 31.34% share.

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With Windows 10 going away, time to get serious about Windows 11

Microsoft last week made it official: there will be no more big updates for Windows 10. Now, companies have to get serious about moving to its successor.

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For Windows 10, 22H2 is the end of the road

Microsoft says the final version of Windows 10, released last fall, is version 22H2. From now until the end of support in 2025, only security updates will be released.

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How to preview and deploy Windows 10 and 11 updates

Microsoft’s ‘channels’ for Windows Insider Previews and new Windows releases are confusing for everybody. Here’s help choosing the best method of testing and updating Windows 10 and 11 for yourself or your business.

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Patch now to address a Windows zero-day

Microsoft has addressed 97 existing vulnerabilities this April Patch Tuesday, with a further eight previously released patches updated and re-released. A Windows zero-day requires immediate attention.

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Fleet announces open-source, cross-platform MDM solution

The fast-growing Apple enterprise space now has a new name to play with: Fleet has introduced its own open-source take on MDM with a cross-platform solution for macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS.

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Still using Windows 10 21H2? Time to upgrade

For consumers and smaller businesses, security updates for Windows 10 21H2 will end in June. Here’s how to make sure your systems are on Windows 10 22H2 before support runs out.

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Microsoft touts Windows 365 Frontline: 1 subscription for up to 3 workers

Windows 365 Frontline is aimed at hybrid workforces that perform shift and frontline work, and whose employees may need to switch out computers as they come and go without losing customized settings and data.

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Ransomware as a service? Windows users can still fight back.

With Attack Surface Reduction rules in Windows 10 and 11 (and other tweaks), users can make it harder for attackers to succeed.

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Understanding the Windows Unified Update Platform

The platform that drives Windows Update, UUP enables client devices to find, download, install, and roll back Windows updates. Here’s how it works and how to use the UUP Dump website to create custom Windows images for enterprise...

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7 highly useful PowerShell tools

Microsoft’s mighty Windows administration framework gets even better with the help of these resources. Most are free, and the three for-fee tools are well worth the cost.

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