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?

Will OpenAI’s enterprise chatbot put a big hurt on Microsoft?

Will OpenAI’s enterprise chatbot put a big hurt on Microsoft?

You’d think that OpenAI’s new enterprise ChatGPT offering would directly threaten Microsoft’s big genAI push. The truth is more nuanced.

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 2308 (Build 16731.20234), released on Sept. 12, 2023.

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 KB5030219, released on Sept. 12, 2023.

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 KB5030211, released on Sept. 12, 2023.

How to share a Windows 10 or 11 PC

How to share a Windows 10 or 11 PC

Need to share a PC among employees or temporary workers at the office, or with family members at home? No problem — here's how to do it.

Microsoft, Amazon go head-to-head on genAI in the cloud — here’s who’ll win

Microsoft, Amazon go head-to-head on genAI in the cloud — here’s who’ll win

Both tech bigwigs are making a play for customers with genAI tools running in the cloud. But one company has a natural advantage.

China hacks the US military and government — the Feds blame Microsoft

China hacks the US military and government — the Feds blame Microsoft

Microsoft could soon be in the hot seat in the wake of a Chinese hack aimed at the US government.

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 for Windows 10 22H2 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for 19045.3391 (KB5029331) for the Release Preview Channel, released on Aug. 10, 2023.

Is generative AI mightier than the law?

Is generative AI mightier than the law?

The seemingly unstoppable juggernaut launched by OpenAI late last year might soon run into headwinds from the FTC, the EU — and in court.

8 ways to be more productive in Windows 11

8 ways to be more productive in Windows 11

Think Windows 11 can’t give you a productivity boost? Think again. Try these tips to get more accomplished in less time.

Microsoft wants you to pay for Windows from the cloud — good luck with that

Microsoft wants you to pay for Windows from the cloud — good luck with that

Windows can sometimes be glitchy. Windows in the cloud would be worse, especially for anyone who doesn't have their own IT desk.

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