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Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5006670, released on Oct. 12, 2021.
Thoughts on navigating the transition to Windows 11
Windows 11 has only been out for a week, but users are already finding ways around security requirements and making UI changes. Here's what to keep in mind if you're planning to do either one.
Windows 11 arrives: my initial impressions
Though I had a few hitches getting Windows 11 installed on a PC I had just built, the upgrade from Windows 10 is worth it for the added security alone.
Microsoft lets Windows 11 loose on the world
PCs running Windows 10 that meet Microsoft's hardware requirements are immediately eligible for the free Windows 11 download. And new devices with Windows 11 factory installed are now on sale.
Survey says! What my informal survey shows about Windows
The vast majority of people who responded already know about Windows 11, most don’t plan to upgrade anytime soon and many have serious issues with the overall Windows patching process.
How to choose the best desktop-as-a-service solution
With the future of work moving from office cubicles to the home, DaaS is becoming a more attractive choice than ever.
How Windows 10 ends up a lot like Windows 7
With the arrival of Windows 11 on Oct. 5, Windows 10 may well end its career much as Windows 7 did — as something of a dead end.
MSRT vs. MSERT: When to use each Windows malware tool
The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) and the Microsoft Safety Scanner (MSERT.exe) do more or less the same thing: scan for and remove Windows malware. We explore and explain the differences.
Planning to update to Windows 11? A checklist before you do
With the Oct. 5 launch date less than a month away, it's time to think about when Windows users should move from 10 to 11. (Helpful hint: Don't rush.)
Microsoft likely to offer Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 in 2025
By offering the extended support, organizations could safely run Windows 10 for years after its planned 2025 retirement.
The Windows print nightmare continues for the enterprise
KB5005652, meant to address “PrintNightmare” vulnerabilities, is causing some enterprise users to be prompted to reinstall print drivers or install new drivers — which they can’t do without admin privileges.
How to protect your privacy in Windows 10
Worried about privacy in Windows 10? Here's what you can do.
11 questions for Windows users
It’s time for my survey of Windows users: I want to get an idea of how you use Windows, what you think of Windows 11, and what other options you use or may be considering.
Build the ultimate bootable Windows repair drive
Load up a USB drive with the right software, and you’ll have a complete toolkit to restart, troubleshoot, and repair Windows PCs.
Parallels Desktop 17 will run Windows 11 on Macs
Parallels has introduced Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac, officially ushering in Windows 11 support on M1-based systems.
The case of the cranky Chrome install
Sometimes an install just won’t work as it should on Windows 10 —no matter what you try to do. When all else fails, start from scratch, and even consider a hardware upgrade while you’re at it.
Microsoft: Use deadline policies and a 'cloud cadence mindset' for faster patching
The most important Windows policies enterprises can use to speed up Windows servicing involve deadline configurations.
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Patch Tuesday, 'C release' updates to continue for Windows 11
It's official: For better or worse, Windows 11 will be serviced on a monthly basis just like Windows 10.
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