Windows 10

  • Microsoft acknowledges bug led to Windows 10 November upgrade stoppage

    Restores 1511 to download site, restarts Windows Update push Microsoft has restored access to Windows 10’s November upgrade from its download center, saying that it pulled the upgrade because of a bug. “Recently we learned of an issue that could have impacted an extremely small number of people who had […]

  • Why Windows 10 is the most secure Windows ever

    With Device Guard and Credential Guard, Windows enjoys unprecedented protection from malware and advanced persistent threats Microsoft added two game-changing security features for enterprise users in Windows 10, but until recently, the company has been relatively quiet about them. So far the buzz has mainly been about Windows Hello, which […]

  • Office 2016 adopts branches, update-or-else strategy of Windows 10

    Enterprise subscribers to Office 365 get “Current Branch” and “Current Branch for Business” update and upgrade tracks Microsoft yesterday said it will launch Office 2016 for Windows on Sept. 22, and detailed how it will deliver updates and upgrades with a cadence and rules set similar to Windows 10’s. Office […]

  • Microsoft’s rollout of Windows 10 gets B+ grade

    General vibe of the new OS remains positive, say analysts Microsoft has done a good job rolling out Windows 10 in the first two weeks, analysts said today, and the general vibe for Windows 8’s replacement has been positive, even though glitches have dampened some enthusiasm. “If I had to […]

  • How to uninstall Windows 10 and go back to Windows 7 or 8

    Did you upgrade to Windows 10 and regret it? You can go back to your older operating system in a few clicks. You’ve had Windows 10 for more than a week now, but try as you might the new operating system’s just not working out for you. Maybe a mission […]

  • Windows 10: Fact vs. fiction

    With Win10 slated to drop July 29, we give you the straight dope on support, upgrades, and the state of the bits It’s a few days before Windows 10 is officially slated to drop, and still, confusion abounds. Worse, many fallacies regarding Microsoft’s plans around upgrades and support for Win10 […]

  • 5 top tips and secrets for Windows 10

    Become master of the Windows 10 universe. Trying out Windows 10 and want to get more out of it? Try out these top five tips and secrets for the new operating system. Tell Cortana to keep her hands off your data Cortana can be an exceptionally useful personal assistant — […]

  • Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to uninstall Office

    Office conflicts with one of Patch Tuesday’s security updates, manager cautions on Twitter Microsoft today took the unusual step of telling users running Windows 10’s Technical Preview to uninstall Office before applying one of December’s security updates. “We just made a tough call after working through the night that I […]

  • Windows 10 Technical Preview deep-dive: A promise of better things to come

    So far, Microsoft’s next-gen operating system is looking good. It’s been nearly a week since Microsoft announced that it will follow Windows 8.1 with Windows 10 — and released its Technical Preview so that those interested could take a first look at the new operating system. Since then I’ve been […]