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Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the Insider Preview builds
Get the latest info on new builds of Windows 10 19H2 and 20H1 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18965 for 20H1, released on Aug. 21, 2019.
Microsoft promotes 'full-Chromium' Edge to Beta, touts enterprise skillset
Microsoft on Tuesday launched a Beta build of its browser for all supported editions of Windows, including 7 and 10, and macOS.
Windows 10 quick tips: 13 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.
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How to avoid using RDP in Windows
Several new vulnerability disclosures in Windows Remote Desktop Protocol suggest it’s time to stop using it. Here’s how.
6 significant new Chromebook hardware trends
Software isn't the only area that's evolving in the Chrome OS universe right now.
Installing Windows 7 from a backup? You need a BitLocker patch right away
Whether you’re installing Win7 from backup on bare metal or on a VM, watch out for a missing patch. On Friday, Microsoft issued a hidden advisory saying you need to run bcdboot.exe and get the SHA-2 patch KB 3133977 – a BitLocker fix...
Windows 10 Pro: More of a dead end than ever
Microsoft has made it clear that it wants companies to embrace Windows 10 Enterprise, leaving the lesser Pro version in the dust. Gartner analyst Stephen Kleynhans sees no reason that will change.
Microsoft ups effort to get firms off Windows 7 with FastTrack
The Windows 10 FastTrack service is designed to help folks in the operating system slow lane, late to the migration party and now facing Windows 7 end-of-life. Updating to new operating systems has always been problematic, and this...
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How to use the wc command: 2-Minute Linux Tips
Learn the wc command. It provides an easy way to count the lines, words and characters in a file or in output from some other command.
Windows 10 1803-to-1903 forced upgrades gather speed
In one month, the percentage of Windows 10 PCs running this spring’s feature update almost doubled, though it still lags behind older versions.
4 noteworthy new Chrome OS features coming your way right now
Chromebook owners, start your engines: These four incoming features will help you focus better and work more efficiently.
Microsoft warns of Visual Basic, VBA and VBScript 'procedure call' errors after August patches
Sometime in the past few hours, Microsoft posted official warnings about an 'invalid procedure call error' associated with August patches for all versions of Windows, from Win7 onward, and encompassing all flavors of Visual Basic....
Critical updates for Microsoft Patch Tuesday may cause testing headaches
This is a huge month for Patch Tuesday as Microsoft attempts to address 93 unique vulnerabilities spanning Windows desktop and server platforms, Microsoft Office and core development tools.
Flying for business? Don’t take (some models) of 15-inch MacBook Pro
The Federal Aviation Authority has banned certain model 15-inch MacBook Pros from flights...
Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for KB4512508 (OS Build 18362.295), released Aug. 13, 2019.
Windows 10's fall upgrade: Yep, it's a service pack
When it comes to Windows, what's old is new again. The next update to Windows 10 will amount to little more than tweaks and improvements to May's Windows 10 1903.
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Windows 10: Answers to your most important questions | TECH(talk)
Computerworld’s Windows expert, Preston Gralla, and Executive Editor Ken Mingis answer questions about Windows 10 and discuss how the operating system is still evolving.
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