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Microsoft Patch Alert: November patches behave themselves – with a few exceptions
After all the calisthenics required by the October 2019 patches, November gave us a much-deserved break. Although Win10 1909 has some lingering problems, other versions– Win7, 8.1, Win10 1803, 1809, and 1903 – saw relatively few...
Microsoft names its next Windows 10 upgrade: '2004'
Although the name would indicate an April 2020 release, the company's past Windows upgrade tempo has rarely hit the mark.
Chrome OS: Tips, tools, and other Chromebook intelligence
Your one-stop source for Chrome OS advice, insight, and analysis — from someone who's covered Chromebooks closely since the start.
Microsoft goes very small for Windows 10 1909's 'On' switch
The latest version of Windows relies on an 'enablement package' to turn on features that transform Windows 10 1903 into 1909. Microsoft now calls that move a pilot program.
Why Windows 10 1909 should not be a one-off
It's never easy figuring out what Microsoft is up to when it comes to its plans for Windows 10. But the way it's handled updates in 2019 could point to what it plans to do in 2020 and beyond.
Windows 10 1909: 7 oddities, quirks and inconsistencies
It's a "feature upgrade" without many new features, shares release documentation with its predecessor, and was ready to go a month before its actual release. Yes, Windows 10 1909 is a rare bird indeed.
The Undead PC: Dell has the best PC sales in their history
It’s time to push back on the idea that the PC market is all but dead. Dell has had solid sales, customers have never been happier and relationships (with one noted exception) between OEMs, Intel and Microsoft are improving. We’ve...
Microsoft (finally) delivers service pack-like Windows 10 1909
The latest version of Windows 10 is little more than a rerun of the May version of the operating system, though it does offer a few new features.
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Windows 10: Answers to your most important issues
Computerworld contributor Preston Gralla and Executive Editor Ken Mingis answered viewers' questions about Windows.
With a few exceptions, all’s clear to install Microsoft’s October patches
October started in the cellar, with a third-time attempt at patching the CVE-2019-1367 Internet Explorer zero-day that nobody needed, but the situation has gradually improved. Get the October patches installed, but watch out for a...
The Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra vs. NVIDIA Shield TV: The emerging cloud client
This week I make an admittedly odd comparison between a cloud-connected TV settop box and modular design that can be altered rather than replaced when it comes time to pivot to the cloud. The Shield is similar to the...
Throwback Thursday: Pics, or it didn’t happen
You have to admit the client was paying attention.
What happens after Windows 7's retirement?
The January end-of-support deadline for Windows 7 is fast approaching. Here's a rundown of some of the issues companies should keep in mind as that date draws near.
Windows 10 update (and retirement) calendar: Mark these dates
Microsoft is releasing new versions of Windows 10 on a set schedule – and just as regularly retiring older versions from support. Here are all the dates you need to know about through Windows 7's retirement in 2020 and beyond.
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