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A look at Microsoft's patches and fixes in 2021 — the year of change
This year saw the (planned) end of Windows 10, the birth of Windows 11, a new version of Edge, a plethora of patches — and not a few spillover effects from them. It wasn't your typical year for Microsoft.
Windows 11 adoption nears 9%, but businesses are waiting
Data on the adoption of Microsoft's newest OS shows uptake ranging from 1% to 9%. But most enterprises will likely wait until at least 2023 before broadly rolling out Windows 11.
Will Windows come to M1 Macs soon?
It looks a little more likely you may soon be able to run Windows on M-series Macs, as a deal between Microsoft and Qualcomm is allegedly about to expire.
Will the shift to Windows 11 mean more e-waste?
Because the move to Windows 11 is likely to force users to buy new hardware, a lot of older computers may wind up in the trash — worsening environmental issues for everyone.
How to repair Windows 10 (and 11) in 4 steps
When Windows 10 gets wonky, try this series of repair techniques — in this order — to attempt to set things right.
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Edge and Windows 11 — the return of Microsoft's IE fiasco?
Microsoft, are you really planning to repeat your biggest business blunder?
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Windows 10 21H2, the bashful one, arrives
While the newest version of Windows 10 has arrived as promised, don't rush to install it. Think of this as the best time to see what your PCs are running already, then plan ahead.
Microsoft releases its Windows 10 November 2021 update
The big news is that the Windows 10 release cadence is joining Windows 11 and returning to just one feature update a year from now on.
Recent Windows 11 Insider build looks to thwart Edge browser workarounds
The Insider Preview disabled third-party software that makes it easier to bypass the Edge browser. One app developer accused Microsoft of anti-competitive practices.
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Updates to Exchange and Microsoft Installer drive Patch Tuesday testing
Microsoft rolled out a relatively light update for this month's Patch Tuesday, though two significant flaws in the Windows platform have been publicly disclosed and lend some urgency to the latest updates.
What’s past is prologue: When code-signing in Windows 11 goes bad
Eighteen years ago, a code-signing issue with Small Business Server 2003 caused problems for early installations. Last week, a similar problem has cropped up in Windows 11.
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Is Microsoft getting pushy with Windows 11?
Windows 11 isn't supposed to just magically (or mysteriously) install itself on a Windows 10 PC. But some users keep saying that's what happened. Hmm.
How to block Windows 10 version 21H2 (and Windows 11) from installing
Windows 10 21H2 is a very minor update, and you may not want to be a beta tester for Windows 11. Here’s how to keep both of the new releases off your system for now.
How to get rid of Windows 11 (and roll back to Windows 10)
If you’ve tried Windows 11 and for some reason want to go back to its predecessor, timing is key. The clock begins ticking as soon as you move to Windows 11. Here’s what to do.
Just who is Windows 11 for, anyway?
Although it’s being marketed to consumers, Windows 11 is really about helping businesses protect sensitive data.
Four zero-day exploits add urgency to October's Patch Tuesday
Microsoft's update for this month brings fixes for four zero-day vulnerabilities and 74 updates to the Windows ecosystem — including a difficult-to-test kernel update and an Exchange Server update that requires some technical skill...
Windows 11 and the need for better BIOS integration
Although Windows has come a long ways since the early days of DOS, it needs to evolve further than it has with Windows 11.
Windows 11: Microsoft's pointless update
After a couple of weeks using the beta and a week with the final version of Windows 11, I've yet to find a real reason to use it.
Thoughts on navigating the transition to Windows 11
Windows 11 has only been out for a week, but users are already finding ways around security requirements and making UI changes. Here's what to keep in mind if you're planning to do either one.
Windows 11 arrives: my initial impressions
Though I had a few hitches getting Windows 11 installed on a PC I had just built, the upgrade from Windows 10 is worth it for the added security alone.
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