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Windows 7 add-on support to cost up to $350 per PC for 3 more years of patches
A Microsoft document offers details on how much it could cost companies to maintain Windows 7 PCs if they don't migrate to Windows 10 by early next year.
It's time to block Windows Automatic Updating
Patch Tuesday’s tomorrow, which means today offers an excellent opportunity to make sure your machine is braced for impact. Here’s your step-by-step guide to blocking patches as they come out the chute, so you can install them...
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Microsoft's Windows 10 changes will affect business
Microsoft is changing the nomenclature it uses for some Windows 10 ‘branches’ and now plans to release the next LTSB version in 2019.
Enterprise mobile management: Where do we go from here?
Traditional mobile management is dead. There is a new era of device management coming, and you better get ready for it.
Windows by the numbers: Windows 10 again posts growth as deadline focuses minds
For the second month in a row, Windows 10's user share jumped by more than one full point, indicating that next January's end-of-support deadline for Windows 7 may be spurring upgrades.
Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the Insider Preview builds
Get the latest info on new builds of Windows 10 19H1 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Insider Preview Build 18329, released on Feb. 1, 2019.
Microsoft Patch Alert: January patches include a reprisal of KB 4023057 and a swarm of lesser bugs
Patches are crawling out of the woodwork, and bugs follow as night unto day. Be particularly cautious if you’re running a turn-of-the-century database application; and if you don’t want to be forced to Win10 1809, get your shields up. ...
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Introduction to Windows PowerShell
We take you from the very basics up to using objects and beyond, with plenty of resources along the way.
Windows 10 1809 fiasco may hinder enterprise migrations from Windows 7
The delayed delivery of Windows 10 October 2018 Update could put the pinch on companies looking to upgrade from Windows 7 before support for the aging OS ends next January.
Windows 10 quick tips: 12 ways to speed up your PC
If you want to speed up Windows 10, take a few minutes to try out these tips. Your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues.
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 starts auto-update of Windows 10 1809 three months late
Microsoft has finally restarted the automatic distribution of Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the problem-plagued upgrade pulled from release in October just days after its debut.
Apple’s biggest challenge isn’t selling iPhones
The congregation of loyal iPhone users will continue to grow, which means Apple’s biggest challenge isn’t mobile – it’s Mac -- and getting Windows 7 users to switch over.
Tick-tock: The year-long Windows 7 countdown by the numbers
As of today, it's T-minus one year and counting before Windows 7 exits mainstream support. Let's look at some important numbers for the year ahead.
Why full-Chromium Edge means end times for IE
Microsoft's decision to adopt the Chromium open-source code to power its Edge browser could mean a sooner-than-expected end to support for Internet Explorer.
Windows 10 1903 to seize 7GB of user storage space for smoother upgrades
The upcoming spring update will include a 'Reserved storage' feature that sets aside disk space for future upgrades.
After Apple's guidance revision, time to focus on enterprise
Apple's surprising announcement that earnings this quarter will come in less than expected highlight the company's need to expand in other areas. Beyond services, it should continue to push into the workplace.
Windows 10 1809 adoption remains in the cellar
The botched rollout in October of Microsoft's latest version of Windows 10 has hampered adoption of Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
2019 CES: Anticipating a revolution that transcends personal devices
2019 isn’t the beginning or the end of this change, it’s the year it becomes clear that the future will be nothing like the past.
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.
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