Preston Gralla

Contributing Editor

Preston Gralla is a contributing editor for Computerworld, a blogger for ITworld, and the author of more than 45 books, including NOOK Tablet: The Missing Manual (O'Reilly 2012) and How the Internet Works (Que, 2006).

Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Windows 10: A guide to the updates

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 KB5023773 Preview, released on March 21, 2023.

Office 365: A guide to the updates

Office 365: A guide to the updates

Get the latest info on new features, bug fixes, and security updates for Office 365/Microsoft 365 for Windows as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Version 2302 (Build 16130.20332), released on March 20, 2023.

Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds

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 Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.2670 (KB5022906) for the Release Preview Channel, released on March 16, 2023.

Feds to Microsoft: Clean up your security act — or else

Feds to Microsoft: Clean up your security act — or else

The US government, worried about the increasing role of rival nations in cyberattacks and cybercrime, looks poised to force tech companies to do more about security.

Windows 11: A guide to the updates

Windows 11: A guide to the updates

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5022913 Preview, released on Feb. 28, 2023.

Bing’s AI chatbot came to work for me. I had to fire it.

Bing’s AI chatbot came to work for me. I had to fire it.

When used for business, the chatbot embedded in Microsoft's Bing search engine is a bit sycophantic and fails to complete most tasks. Still, it shows real promise.

As Microsoft embraces AI, it says sayonara to the metaverse

As Microsoft embraces AI, it says sayonara to the metaverse

Just two years ago, Microsoft execs were hailing the metaverse as a game-changer — just as they’re talking up AI now. Well, how did that turn out?

12 ways to speed up Windows 11

12 ways to speed up Windows 11

Windows 11 is generally faster than Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better. Try these tips to speed up and stabilize your Windows 11 PC.

Windows 12 and AI: a coming boon or boondoggle?

Windows 12 and AI: a coming boon or boondoggle?

Microsoft is making a heavy push into AI and promising it will radically change how Windows works. But is that more hype and hope than reality?

How to protect your privacy in Windows 11

How to protect your privacy in Windows 11

Windows 11 gathers more information than some people would like. Here are several steps you can take to keep that information private.

How Microsoft is helping Ukraine’s cyberwar against Russia

How Microsoft is helping Ukraine’s cyberwar against Russia

Microsoft's efforts to aid Ukraine aren't just altruistic; by fending off Russian cyberattacks, the company is helping its customers, too.

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