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Microsoft cautiously restarts Windows 10 1809 upgrade distribution
The rollout was halted after a bug wiped out some users' files; Microsoft ackowledged that the lost data may not be recoverable.
Google's most exciting new gadget is neither phone nor tablet
The most interesting, inventive, and impactful launch of the week isn't what you'd expect.
There’s a rash of WDF_VIOLATION blue screens on Win10 HP computers with an as-yet unknown cause
Fingers point to the Patch Tuesday Win10 cumulative updates, a Windows-pushed HP keyboard driver, or a combination of both. A Microsoft agent says that it’s not just on HP machines and that the cumulative updates have been pulled, but...
Apple seizes power
Apple’s deal with Dialog Semi gives Apple access to cutting-edge wireless power technologies.
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Mingis on Tech: Data breaches and the rise of 'surveillance capitalism'
Facebook and Google recently owned up to new data breaches affecting millions of users. It's not the first time. It won't be the last. CSO's J.M. Porup explains what's really going on.
Facebook opens Workplace Chat to multi-company groups
The expanded Workplace chat function is designed to improve collaboration between workers at separate organizations.
With the Pixel 3, Google is playing its own game
This week's Pixel 3 launch makes one thing clear: Google's strategy for competing with other smartphone manufacturers is to play a completely different game.
Still hitting Error 0x8000FFF when installing the Win7 Monthly Rollup? There's a reason.
Yes, it's another Microsoft screwup. Even though it reissued the Win7 Servicing Stack Update and marked it as 'security,' many people won't see it. The problem: Ancient installer update logic. Don't hold your breath waiting for a...
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Win10 version 1809, take two: A guide to the builds and what they break
Yesterday Microsoft explained in full detail all four conditions that led to catastrophic data loss when installing the first release of Win10 version 1809. Here’s what you can expect from the second wave of releases, builds 17763.17...
Microsoft ships the final security updates for Windows 10 Home, Pro 1703
Users running one of those editions of Windows 10 will need to upgrade to a newer version if they want to continue getting security and non-security bug fixes.
Duck and cover: Turn off Windows Automatic Update and block the Win10 1809 upgrade
Given the likelihood Microsoft will push machines to the next version of Win10 Tuesday -- and the mess the 1809 upgrade created last week – you should lock everything down.
IBM launches blockchain-based, global food tracking network
IBM's blockchain-based electronic supply chain ledger for tracking food from farm to shelf is now commercially available and is being piloted by some of the largest global retailers and suppliers.
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FAQ: How Microsoft has changed Office 2019
Support for the company's hallmark office productivity suite – and how long that support will last – depends on which version you're using. And on which version of Windows you run. Here's how to decipher it all.
Microsoft yanks buggy Win10 1809 upgrade, leaving zapped files in its wake
It took four days of complaints about deleted Documents, Photos and other files and late Friday, Microsoft finally pulled the Win10 1809 upgrade. Microsoft has known about the bug for months.
Slack readies team analytics – and a faster desktop client
The collaboration software firm talked up upcoming features at its Frontiers event this week as it looks to take on rivals in the workplace.
iOS 12 surpasses iOS 11 in just 18 days
Apple’s latest iOS update has already overtaken its 2017 predecessor and is now installed on nearly half of all iOS devices, according to new data.
Microsoft's DaaS plans stick with Surface – for now
Microsoft's device-as-a-service service currently offers a choice of just three Surface configurations, but the company has plans to expand it.
Android is becoming an ecosystem without borders
With Microsoft poised to bring Android app access to Windows devices, the reach of Google's ecosystem is about to reach some wild new levels.
Did you upgrade to Win10 1809 and lose all of your documents and pictures? There’s a fix for that.
If, in spite of my warnings, you upgraded to the latest version of Win10, and you lost all of your \Documents, \Pictures, \Music, \Videos or other folders, DON’T DO ANYTHING until you’ve tried this fix.
Microsoft to start pushing Windows 10's October upgrade to PCs next week
The first day of automatic availability for the latest version of Windows 10 is set for Oct. 9. But eager users can get it now.
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