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CES, 5G and the shift to the cloud desktop
One of the biggest tech shifts I anticipate concerning productivity software is a shift from the desktop to the cloud. This shift was evident during the Qualcomm and Intel press announcements at CES this year, further confirming that...
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Answering your Windows questions: January 2020
Computerworld Windows expert Preston Gralla and Executive Editor Ken Mingis answer viewers' questions about the latest Windows 10 release. If you have a question, post it as a comment so it can be answered in a future episode.
Seven high points of Windows 7
What a long ride it's been for Microsoft's popular OS. Support for Windows 7 ends today, making this a good time to look at the highs and lows of its lifetime.
Apple’s ‘Pro Mode’ is made for Mac professionals
Apple reportedly develops new ‘Pro Mode’ to boost application performance.
The December 2019 Microsoft patches get the all-clear
There was – and is – no pressing reason to install the December 2019 patches, other than the imminent arrival of January’s Patch Tuesday on Jan. 14. The only major hiccup lies in wait for those who install Win7 patches (or .NET...
FAQ: Last-minute answers about Windows 7's post-retirement patches
The end of support for Windows 7 is coming up fast. For those still running the aging OS, here's what you need to know about Microsoft's Extended Security Updates program.
Microsoft Patch Alert: December patches hang Win7 Pro endpoints and force Server 2012 reboots
The few patches we saw last month tore a big hole in many admins’ holiday plans. The Win7 lockups appear to be sequencing screw-ups with the KB 4531786 Servicing Stack update. Server 2012 machines went into multiple boot loops. And...
Windows by the numbers: Windows 10 resumes march towards endless dominance
With support for Windows 7 ending in less than two weeks, the Windows 10 upgrade push continues.
Tips for new tech devices
Tips, tricks, apps and advice for getting the most out of iPhones and iPads, Android devices, Macs, Windows 10 PCs, and Chromebooks.
Microsoft dissolves links between features and Windows 10 releases
The company this week made more changes to its Windows 10 development model, changes that have implications for future releases.
No way out
Make that call or go outside; either way, you’re going to have red ears.
Just because Microsoft sells Windows 7 support doesn't mean you can buy it
What good is extended support for an aging OS if you can't find a reseller to sell it to your company?
Microsoft begins Windows 10's 1809-to-1909 compulsory upgrade
This marks the second time Microsoft has taken the upgrade reins since changing its servicing model and means some users may be upgraded after running 1809 less than a year.
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Answering your Windows questions: December 2019
Computerworld contributor Preston Gralla answers viewers' questions about Windows 10 (and Windows 7) with Executive Editor Ken Mingis.
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