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Microsoft Build 2019: 5 things we're dying to see - Windows Central
20 Feb 2019

Microsoft Build 2019: 5 things we're dying to see Windows Central

The Build developer conference is Microsoft's yearly chance to talk about its future software efforts. With that in mind, here's what we're hoping to see Microsoft ...

Patch Tuesday: Here’s what’s fixed in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 - MSPoweruser
12 Feb 2019

Patch Tuesday: Here’s what’s fixed in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 MSPoweruser

Patch Tuesday is not just for Windows 10. For the 50-odd percent of us on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, here is what's new and fixed: PC users on Windows 7 ...

Fix Windows Update error 0x8024A10A on Windows 10/8/7 - TWCN Tech News
19 Feb 2019

Fix Windows Update error 0x8024A10A on Windows 10/8/7 TWCN Tech News

Windows Update Error 0x8024A10A indicates that the WIndows Update *Service* is shutting down. It happens when the *service* is not used for long periods of ...

Mandatory update coming to Windows 7, 2008 to kill off weak update hashes - Ars Technica
19 Feb 2019

Mandatory update coming to Windows 7, 2008 to kill off weak update hashes Ars Technica

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 users will imminently have to deploy a mandatory patch if they want to continue updating their systems, as spotted by ...

Chrome Canary adds Windows Mixed Reality support - Windows Central
19 Feb 2019

Chrome Canary adds Windows Mixed Reality support Windows Central

Initial support for Windows Mixed Reality is now available in Chrome's Canary development builds.

How to use Windows 7 forever and never upgrade to Windows 10 - Windows Report
19 Feb 2019

How to use Windows 7 forever and never upgrade to Windows 10 Windows Report

If you want to use Windows 7 forever, disable Windows 10 Upgrade in Local Group Policy or use a Virtual Machine software solution.

How to Turn Off Windows Defender in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows XP Permanently - Gadgets 360
01 Feb 2019

How to Turn Off Windows Defender in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows XP Permanently Gadgets 360

Turn off Windows Defender in Windows 10, 8.1, 7, and XP permanently or temporarily by following these steps.

Microsoft's Store is not a safe haven - Ghacks Technology News
18 Feb 2019

Microsoft's Store is not a safe haven Ghacks Technology News

Symantec discovered eight application in the official Microsoft Store that ran cryptomining operations in the background after installation.

College students aren't learning JavaScript. Here's how they learn it - Business Insider
19 Feb 2019

College students aren't learning JavaScript. Here's how they learn it Business Insider

JavaScript is the most popular programming language in the world, and one that's vital for many tech jobs. So why aren't college students learning it?

The Best Free Password Managers for 2019 - PCMag.com
15 Feb 2019

The Best Free Password Managers for 2019 PCMag.com

A password like '123456' may be easy to remember, but it's also equally easy to guess or hack. These are the best free password managers that can help you ...

The Best Free Antivirus Protection for 2019 - PCMag.com
11 Feb 2019

The Best Free Antivirus Protection for 2019 PCMag.com

Even if you're running Windows 10, you shouldn't rely on Microsoft's security tools. Many free third-party security apps are more effective at keeping you safe.

Don’t Downgrade From Windows 10 to Windows 8.1 - How-To Geek
17 Jan 2019

Don’t Downgrade From Windows 10 to Windows 8.1 How-To Geek

Windows 10 can sometimes be a real mess. Between botched updates, treating its users as beta testers, and adding features we never wanted it can be ...

Microsoft Store Support To End for Windows 8 and 8.1 Apps - Redmond Channel Partner
20 Aug 2018

Microsoft Store Support To End for Windows 8 and 8.1 Apps Redmond Channel Partner

Microsoft has specified end dates for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 apps in the Microsoft Store, prodding developers to port them to Windows 10.

Judge in Roger Stone case orders hearing after he appeared to... - West Central Tribune
19 Feb 2019

Judge in Roger Stone case orders hearing after he appeared to... West Central Tribune

WASHINGTON - A federal judge has demanded Roger Stone explain why the conditions of his release and freedom to talk about the charges against him ...

For the third time, glass falls from Bethesda office building onto sidewalk - Washington Post
20 Feb 2019

For the third time, glass falls from Bethesda office building onto sidewalk Washington Post

Montgomery County officials closed sidewalks around a nine-story glass office building in downtown Bethesda on Tuesday, a day after a piece of glass fell off ...

[Updated: It's fixed] The Windows Store is currently having issues on Windows 8.1, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.1 OnMSFT.com - OnMSFT
11 Dec 2018

[Updated: It's fixed] The Windows Store is currently having issues on Windows 8.1, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.1 OnMSFT.com OnMSFT

The Windows Store is apparently having some issues on Windows 8.1, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.1, with users being unable to download apps or ...

Windows 8: Still Crazy After All These Years (Premium) - Thurrott.com
03 Jan 2019

Windows 8: Still Crazy After All These Years (Premium) Thurrott.com

Some seem surprised that it took so long for Windows 10 usage to surpass that of Windows 7. But this belated milestone doesn't say that much about Windows ...

Microsoft is embracing Chromium, bringing Edge to Windows 7, Windows 8, and macOS - VentureBeat
06 Dec 2018

Microsoft is embracing Chromium, bringing Edge to Windows 7, Windows 8, and macOS VentureBeat

Microsoft today embraced Google's Chromium open source project for Edge development on the desktop. The company also announced it is decoupling the ...

7 children of Syrian refugee family killed in Halifax house fire - CTV News
19 Feb 2019

7 children of Syrian refugee family killed in Halifax house fire CTV News

Seven children have died and their father is in critical condition after a house fire in Halifax. The family came to Canada as refugees from Syria in 2017.

Microsoft Advising Developers to Port Windows 8/8.1 Apps to Windows 10 - eWeek
27 Aug 2018

Microsoft Advising Developers to Port Windows 8/8.1 Apps to Windows 10 eWeek

Microsoft is advising application developers that it will no longer accept new applications for Windows Phone 8 or 8.1 after Oct. 31 and suggesting that the best ...

It walks, it talks, it falls over a bit. Windows 10 is three years old - The Register
16 Jul 2018

It walks, it talks, it falls over a bit. Windows 10 is three years old The Register

Sunday is a big day in Vulture Central. No, not the football. Sunday is three years to the day when Microsoft's apology for the Windows 8 generation was ...

GPT vs MBR: Which hard drive format your should choose - Tech Advisor
11 Dec 2018

GPT vs MBR: Which hard drive format your should choose Tech Advisor

If you're installing a new hard drive or building a PC from scratch you'll need to properly format the hard drive. So which format should you pick - GPT or MBR?

[UPDATED] Windows 10 Pro Licenses Are Being Downgraded To Windows 10 Home - Forbes
08 Nov 2018

[UPDATED] Windows 10 Pro Licenses Are Being Downgraded To Windows 10 Home Forbes

If you have a valid Windows 10 Pro license, you may be waking up to a puzzling notification asking you to activate your copy of Windows 10 . That's because ...

How to print in Windows 10 - Tech Advisor
30 Oct 2018

How to print in Windows 10 Tech Advisor

We show you how to get a printer up and running in Windows 10.

Saying goodbye to Windows 8: Where did it all go wrong? - ZDNet
11 Jan 2018

Saying goodbye to Windows 8: Where did it all go wrong? ZDNet

Microsoft's ill-fated operating system was a 'bet-the-company' moment that didn't pay off.

Tip: Download Windows 7 and 8.1 ISOs - Thurrott.com
04 Dec 2018

Tip: Download Windows 7 and 8.1 ISOs Thurrott.com

I'm not sure when this happened, but Microsoft now has ISO downloads available for Windows 7 and 8.1, and not just Windows 10. This was a problem in the ...

Microsoft now faces a big Windows 10 quality test after botched update - The Verge
08 Oct 2018

Microsoft now faces a big Windows 10 quality test after botched update The Verge

Microsoft has pulled its latest Windows 10 update offline after some users complained of missing files. It's the latest in a string of incidents with regular patches ...

Lenovo Yoga C630: A promising future on an interesting evolution - OnMSFT
19 Feb 2019

Lenovo Yoga C630: A promising future on an interesting evolution OnMSFT

The Lenovo Yoga C630 sits in the shadows of its predecessors eagerly awaiting the engineering and technology to catch up to its future promise.

Microsoft 'Confirms' Windows 7 New Monthly Charge - Forbes
08 Sep 2018

Microsoft 'Confirms' Windows 7 New Monthly Charge Forbes

has always described Windows 10 “as a *service*” and leaks have already revealed new monthly charges are coming. Of course, for Windows 7 owners this was ...

Microsoft Translator now no longer available for Windows 8.1 - MSPoweruser
06 Jul 2018

Microsoft Translator now no longer available for Windows 8.1 MSPoweruser

Last year we wrote that Microsoft has deprecated the Microsoft Translator app on older versions of Windows (Windows 8, Windows Phone 7.1 and Windows ...

Leaking Windows 8: The Story Behind the 'Security' Wallpaper - Thurrott.com
24 Apr 2018

Leaking Windows 8: The Story Behind the 'Security' Wallpaper Thurrott.com

Today, we live in the golden age of receiving builds of Windows before they are released to the general public. But not that long ago, trading builds was a form of ...

The Weather Channel app joins the Windows 8.1 app exodus - MSPoweruser
17 Jul 2018

The Weather Channel app joins the Windows 8.1 app exodus MSPoweruser

It seems more and more apps are leaving the Windows 8 App Store. We recently reported on the Microsoft Translator app and Dropbox apps were dropping ...

Microsoft Windows Security Updates December 2018 release overview - Ghacks Technology News
11 Dec 2018

Microsoft Windows Security Updates December 2018 release overview Ghacks Technology News

Microsoft released security updates for all supported versions of Microsoft Windows and other company products on December 11, 2018.

How to Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free in 2018 - Laptop Mag
15 Apr 2018

How to Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free in 2018 Laptop Mag

Microsoft's free upgrade promotion ended a long time ago, but you can still move to Windows 10 for free, if you follow these steps.

Microsoft Releases New Updates for Windows 7 and 8.1 to Fix High CPU Usage Issues - Wccftech
14 Nov 2018

Microsoft Releases New Updates for Windows 7 and 8.1 to Fix High CPU Usage Issues Wccftech

Microsoft Releases New Updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to Fix High CPU Usage & Performance Degradation Issues on Systems with AMD Chips.

Windows 10 Leak Exposes Microsoft's New Monthly Charge - Forbes
04 Aug 2018

Windows 10 Leak Exposes Microsoft's New Monthly Charge Forbes

Microsoft will soon launch a new monthly charge for Windows 10...

Vail Valley preps: Huskies girls win league title - Vail Daily News
16 Feb 2019

Vail Valley preps: Huskies girls win league title Vail Daily News

EDWARDS — No, dinosaurs did not roam the earth the last time Battle Mountain girls basketball won the Western Slope, but Bill Clinton had just become the ...

Aspen Times Editorial: Torre is best choice for Aspen's mayoral seat - Aspen Times
20 Feb 2019

Aspen Times Editorial: Torre is best choice for Aspen's mayoral seat Aspen Times

In recent years, Aspen City Council has been struggling with communication and solid decision-making and needs a strong leader with conviction and focus.

Microsoft kills forum support for Office 2013, Surface Pro, Windows 8.1 and more - CNET
11 Jun 2018

Microsoft kills forum support for Office 2013, Surface Pro, Windows 8.1 and more CNET

Microsoft will no longer officially participate in a variety of product-support forums for some older software and hardware, save monitoring them for bad behavior.

Microsoft Released Windows 7 & 8.1 Cumulative Updates KB4345459 & KB4345424 - BleepingComputer
18 Jul 2018

Microsoft Released Windows 7 & 8.1 Cumulative Updates KB4345459 & KB4345424 BleepingComputer

If you're still running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, then it's time to head to Microsoft's Update Catalog website to download new cumulative updates. The software ...

Microsoft to stop Windows 10 upgrade for Windows 8.1 as mainstream support ends - www.v3.co.uk
15 Jan 2018

Microsoft to stop Windows 10 upgrade for Windows 8.1 as mainstream support ends www.v3.co.uk

Upgrade now: Free migration *service* to Windows 10 to cease within 24 hours.

How to check SMB version on Windows 10/8/7 - TWCN Tech News
13 Nov 2018

How to check SMB version on Windows 10/8/7 TWCN Tech News

SMB or Server Message Block Protocols are used to connect your computer to an external server. Windows 10 ships with support of these protocols but they are ...

Why Windows 7 Has A New Monthly Charge - Forbes
15 Sep 2018

Why Windows 7 Has A New Monthly Charge Forbes

Microsoft has confirmed a new monthly charge for Windows 7. And this is why...

Microsoft Windows Security Updates January 2019 overview - Ghacks Technology News
08 Jan 2019

Microsoft Windows Security Updates January 2019 overview Ghacks Technology News

An overview of all Microsoft security updates released for all supported versions of Microsoft Windows and other company products on January 8, 2019.

Clean out junk files in Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 - CNET
06 Jun 2018

Clean out junk files in Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 CNET

Just like your fridge, a computer's storage space needs to be cleaned out every once in a while to keep things running smoothly. "Temporary" files can get left ...

How to continue using Facebook on Windows Phone 8.1 in 2018 - MSPoweruser
15 Jun 2018

How to continue using Facebook on Windows Phone 8.1 in 2018 MSPoweruser

We reported yesterday that Facebook had killed off its Windows Phone 8.1 apps, but as per AllAboutWindowsPhone reports, the situation is much worse than ...

Windows 95 is now an app you can download and install on macOS, Windows, and Linux - The Verge
23 Aug 2018

Windows 95 is now an app you can download and install on macOS, Windows, and Linux The Verge

Windows 95 is the operating system that's now used as a yardstick for what's possible on modern devices and platforms. We've seen Microsoft's popular OS ...

Skype 8 replaces Skype UWP on the Windows 10 October 2018 update, adds To-Do integration - OnMSFT
03 Oct 2018

Skype 8 replaces Skype UWP on the Windows 10 October 2018 update, adds To-Do integration OnMSFT

The Windows 10 October 2018 updates now ships with the new cross-platform Skype app, which now integrates with Microsoft To-Do.

Windows 8.1 enters extended support: What can you expect? - BetaNews
10 Jan 2018

Windows 8.1 enters extended support: What can you expect? BetaNews

Microsoft has ended mainstream support for Windows 8.1, more than five years after its debut. The operating system, which was offered as a free upgrade to ...

Microsoft 'Ends' Windows 7 And Windows 8 - Forbes Now
03 Nov 2016

Microsoft 'Ends' Windows 7 And Windows 8 Forbes Now

Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are history as Microsoft confirms new commitment to Windows 10...

Microsoft developers hid a secret puzzle in Windows backgrounds as they knew images would leak - BetaNews
23 Apr 2018

Microsoft developers hid a secret puzzle in Windows backgrounds as they knew images would leak BetaNews

Microsoft developers working on Windows 8 created a puzzle and embedded it in the wallpapers used for internal builds of the operating system.

How to Reset Network Settings in Windows - Tech Advisor
18 Jul 2018

How to Reset Network Settings in Windows Tech Advisor

If you can't connect to the internet on your PC or laptop then resetting your network settings could help.

Microsoft Windows Security Updates September 2018 release overview - Ghacks Technology News
11 Sep 2018

Microsoft Windows Security Updates September 2018 release overview Ghacks Technology News

A detailed overview of all security and non-security patches that Microsoft released on the September 2018 Patch Tuesday.

Winamp 5.8 Has Been Officially Released And Supports Windows 10 - Forbes
19 Oct 2018

Winamp 5.8 Has Been Officially Released And Supports Windows 10 Forbes

Ahead of its rebirth in 2019, the first official Winamp release since 2013 is now available.

Is Microsoft already killing off Windows 7? - Computerworld
20 Jun 2018

Is Microsoft already killing off Windows 7? Computerworld

Believe it or not, gray-with-age Windows 7 gained market share in March and April 2018. Even now, Windows 10, which arrived not quite three years ago, ...

Microsoft Windows Security Updates July 2018 release overview - Ghacks Technology News
10 Jul 2018

Microsoft Windows Security Updates July 2018 release overview Ghacks Technology News

by Martin Brinkmann on July 10, 2018 in Companies, Microsoft - Last Update: July 13, 2018 - 67 comments. It is July 10, 2018 today and that means it is time for ...

Microsoft Abandons 'Windows 8': Everything You Need To Know - Forbes
12 Jan 2016

Microsoft Abandons 'Windows 8': Everything You Need To Know Forbes

Today is the last day. If you're still using Windows 8 then it is time to upgrade because from 13 January 2016 Microsoft MSFT +1.23% ...

Microsoft fixes July 2018 updates for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Server - Ghacks Technology News
17 Jul 2018

Microsoft fixes July 2018 updates for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Server Ghacks Technology News

A lot of things went wrong on the July 2018 Patch Day on July 10, 2018. System admins and users flocked to forums and support sites to report all kinds of issues ...

Windows 8 vs Windows 10 Comparison: Which is Better? - Tech Advisor
11 Dec 2017

Windows 8 vs Windows 10 Comparison: Which is Better? Tech Advisor

We compare Windows 8 and Windows 10 to help you choose whether to upgrade.

How to Download Windows 10 for Free - ExtremeTech
04 Jan 2018

How to Download Windows 10 for Free ExtremeTech

Ever since Microsoft launched Windows 10, it's made the OS officially or unofficially available. Officially, you stopped being able to download or upgrade your ...

A look at the evolution of the Windows 8 Start screen - Windows Central
03 Jan 2018

A look at the evolution of the Windows 8 Start screen Windows Central

Windows 8 was a big shift for Windows, so much so users reacted negatively to it. That was partly Microsoft's fault, however. Let's take a look back and see ...

How to Assign a Static IP Address (Windows 8/10 + Android) - Ubergizmo
01 Sep 2018

How to Assign a Static IP Address (Windows 8/10 + Android) Ubergizmo

We will be guiding you through the simple process of assigning a static IP address in Windows 8, Windows 10 and Android.

Should I buy a Windows 8.1 PC now or wait for Windows 10? - The Guardian
21 May 2015

Should I buy a Windows 8.1 PC now or wait for Windows 10? The Guardian

Will Windows 10 Pro cost more if I wait for the release of Windows 10? I can buy a Windows 8.1 machine and wait for a free Windows 10 upgrade, but would I be ...

Remotely Unlock Your Windows PC via Fingerprint Scanner on Android [XDA Spotlight] - XDA Developers
07 Oct 2018

Remotely Unlock Your Windows PC via Fingerprint Scanner on Android [XDA Spotlight] XDA Developers

Looking for a way to remotely unlock your Windows PC via the fingerprint scanner on your Android smartphone? Check out Remote Fingerprint Unlock!

Netmarketshare: Windows 8.1 sees a rise while Chrome’s market share drop - MSPoweruser
01 Mar 2018

Netmarketshare: Windows 8.1 sees a rise while Chrome’s market share drop MSPoweruser

Netmarketshare has released their shares for the month of February and to be fair the numbers are little shocking. While last month we reported that Windows 10 ...

Windows 8.1 vs Windows 10: How do they match up? - BT.com
02 Jun 2018

Windows 8.1 vs Windows 10: How do they match up? BT.com

Windows 8 and 8.1 are two of Microsoft's least popular operating systems, making any follow-up a huge task. To put this into perspective, 8 and 8.1 combined ...

How To Get Windows 10 For 'Free' In 2018 - Forbes
26 Jan 2018

How To Get Windows 10 For 'Free' In 2018 Forbes

Windows 10 was free for a year after launch for anyone who had an older version of Windows. For those who missed this transition period it was possible to get ...

A tribute to Windows 8: If it hadn't been so bad, Windows 10 wouldn't be so good - PCWorld
21 Jul 2015

A tribute to Windows 8: If it hadn't been so bad, Windows 10 wouldn't be so good PCWorld

Windows 8's pioneering features finally get their chance to shine in Windows 10, and only because Microsoft had to try again.

Is it worth upgrading to Windows 8.1? | Technology - The Guardian
06 Dec 2013

Is it worth upgrading to Windows 8.1? | Technology The Guardian

Dave Null wants to know if it's worth upgrading from Windows 8, and Margaret from Windows 7.

How to uninstall Windows 10 - Digital Trends
20 May 2017

How to uninstall Windows 10 Digital Trends

We like Windows 10, but you might not. Here's how to uninstall Windows 10 and go back to 8.1 or 7.

Windows 10's tablet mode will be Surface Go's biggest weakness - Windows Central
24 Jul 2018

Windows 10's tablet mode will be Surface Go's biggest weakness Windows Central

Surface Go is primarily a tablet, which means a lot of people are going to use it in tablet mode. Unfortunately, Windows 10's tablet mode isn't great and hasn't ...

How Much Does Windows 10 Cost in 2019? - Windows Report
16 Jan 2019

How Much Does Windows 10 Cost in 2019? Windows Report

Download this PC Repair Tool rated "Excellent" on TrustPilot.com. Click “Start Scan” to find Windows issues that could be causing PC problems. Click “Repair ...

'Classic' Skype for Windows is available again because it actually works - The INQUIRER
23 Mar 2018

'Classic' Skype for Windows is available again because it actually works The INQUIRER

MICROSOFT HAS released a new version of 'Classic' Skype for Windows. The desktop client for Skype was removed after it was discovered to have a significant ...

Twitter's Windows Phone and UWP apps will stop working on June 1 - Neowin
01 May 2018

Twitter's Windows Phone and UWP apps will stop working on June 1 Neowin

For over a month now, Twitter has had a PWA available in the Microsoft Store. Progressive Web Apps are a new feature in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, ...

Still running Windows 8? Time to upgrade, or else - ZDNet
08 Jan 2016

Still running Windows 8? Time to upgrade, or else ZDNet

Microsoft's support lifecycle for every Windows version is a generous 10 years from the date it was launched. That means even those still clinging to Windows ...

How to Install Windows 10, Windows 8.1, for Free - Windows Report
21 May 2018

How to Install Windows 10, Windows 8.1, for Free Windows Report

Windows 8.1, Windows 10 are available for users to download and try as final OS versions. Windows 10 is also available as a customer preview. If you want to ...

Windows 10 vs Windows 8.1: which is best for you? - IT PRO
19 Oct 2018

Windows 10 vs Windows 8.1: which is best for you? IT PRO

Windows 10 was released three years ago, and although many users initially resisted the change, it's most definitely here to stay. As always though, there are ...

8 Best Free Screen Recording Software For Windows To Capture Screen In 2018 - Fossbytes
01 Jun 2018

8 Best Free Screen Recording Software For Windows To Capture Screen In 2018 Fossbytes

One or the other day you might have wanted to use a screen recorder on your computer. Maybe for some video tutorial you had to make, some school project, ...

Windows 7 vs. Windows 8 Comparison: Old Meets New - Windows Report
16 May 2018

Windows 7 vs. Windows 8 Comparison: Old Meets New Windows Report

Download this PC Repair Tool rated "Excellent" on TrustPilot.com. Click “Start Scan” to find Windows issues that could be causing PC problems. Click “Repair ...

Microsoft SHOCK - Why Window 8 and Windows 10 users must update their PCs NOW - Express
11 May 2017

Microsoft SHOCK - Why Window 8 and Windows 10 users must update their PCs NOW Express

WINDOWS users are being urged to update their PCs immediately after 'crazy bad' bug is found in popular Windows 8 and Windows 10 operating systems.

How to downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 - Alphr
07 Nov 2018

How to downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 Alphr

Discovered Windows 10 isn't for you? Worry not, Microsoft's pearly dream of a unified OS with snazzy features and a clean UI isn't permanent! With our handy ...

Should I upgrade to Windows 10? - Tech Advisor
10 Sep 2018

Should I upgrade to Windows 10? Tech Advisor

With ransomware scares and other worries, is it time you upgraded to Windows 10? We explain what you need to consider if you're using older hardware and ...

Microsoft's memory randomization security defense is a little busted in Windows 8, 10 - The Register
21 Nov 2017

Microsoft's memory randomization security defense is a little busted in Windows 8, 10 The Register

A Carnegie-Mellon CERT researcher has discovered that Microsoft broke some use-cases for its Address Space Layout Randomisation (ASLR) mechanism, ...

Microsoft updates its free Windows 8 Reader app, still great for pdf files OnMSFT.com - OnMSFT
19 Sep 2017

Microsoft updates its free Windows 8 Reader app, still great for pdf files OnMSFT.com OnMSFT

Microsoft has pushed out an update to their Reader app on all Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 PCs. The app is a very streamlined pdf file viewer that launched ...

Microsoft Confirms Windows 7 And Windows 8 Support Cuts - Forbes
17 Jan 2016

Microsoft Confirms Windows 7 And Windows 8 Support Cuts Forbes

How Microsoft is now limiting Windows 7 and Windows 8 to push sales of Windows 10...

Microsoft Today Ends Support For Windows 8, Old Versions Of Internet Explorer - TechCrunch
12 Jan 2016

Microsoft Today Ends Support For Windows 8, Old Versions Of Internet Explorer TechCrunch

Microsoft's push towards Windows 10 continues. Today, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 8, as well as older versions of its Internet Explorer web browser, ...

Windows 8: The official review - PCWorld
25 Oct 2012

Windows 8: The official review PCWorld

The new operating system improves substantially on Windows 7, but Microsoft's efforts to woo mobile-device users may leave traditional desktop PC owners ...

Microsoft Expands Spectre And Meltdown Patches To Windows 7 And Windows 8.1 - Hot Hardware
13 Mar 2018

Microsoft Expands Spectre And Meltdown Patches To Windows 7 And Windows 8.1 Hot Hardware

Microsoft announced that it will be expanding its Meltdown mitigation solutions to x86 version of both the legacy Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.

Microsoft Windows 8 Review - TrustedReviews
04 Sep 2015

Microsoft Windows 8 Review TrustedReviews

Windows 8 Review Part 1: Win 8 X86 for your PC, laptop/netbook and X86 tablet.

Windows 10 free upgrade is still available through this handy loophole - TrustedReviews
13 Nov 2018

Windows 10 free upgrade is still available through this handy loophole TrustedReviews

Microsoft is still offering Windows 10 upgrades for free, providing you're in need of assistive technologies (or not). The company had previously stated the offer ...

How to Control Windows 8, 10 From Android - Windows Report
11 Jun 2018

How to Control Windows 8, 10 From Android Windows Report

Are you one of the users that love to relax on the couch and want to control it's Windows 8, 8.1 or 10 PC through an Android Phone? If you do, check our article ...

Windows 10 Vs Windows 8 Vs Windows 7: What's The Difference? - Forbes
02 Aug 2015

Windows 10 Vs Windows 8 Vs Windows 7: What's The Difference? Forbes

Should you stick or upgrade? My guide to the biggest differences between Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7.

How to recover missing files after an upgrade on Windows 10 - Windows Central
26 Apr 2018

How to recover missing files after an upgrade on Windows 10 Windows Central

In this guide, we'll show you a few ways you can find lost personal files, including documents, photos, music, and videos after upgrading to a new release of ...

Windows 10 will save Microsoft from itself after the Windows 8 disaster - Business Insider
28 Jul 2015

Windows 10 will save Microsoft from itself after the Windows 8 disaster Business Insider

But Windows 10, which officially launches on Wednesday, July 29th, is a real return to form for Microsoft. And it may have saved Microsoft from itself. Windows 8 ...

Do You Need the Professional Edition of Windows 8? - How-To Geek
26 Sep 2016

Do You Need the Professional Edition of Windows 8? How-To Geek

If you're looking to purchase Windows 8, there are two main editions you need to concern yourself with: Windows 8 (similar to the Home edition in previous ...

10 tricks to make Windows 8 work like Windows XP - BT.com
07 Jun 2015

10 tricks to make Windows 8 work like Windows XP BT.com

If its split personality and awkward Start screen are putting you off Windows 8, it's easy to make it look and feel like an earlier version of Windows using free tools.

How to factory reset Windows 8, 8.1, 10 in just a few minutes - Windows Report
26 Jun 2018

How to factory reset Windows 8, 8.1, 10 in just a few minutes Windows Report

Performing a factory reset on your Windows 8,Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 based laptop, tablet or desktop is easy as you only have to follow the in-built ...

How to Uninstall Windows 8.1 [Update] - Windows Report
21 May 2018

How to Uninstall Windows 8.1 [Update] Windows Report

Download this PC Repair Tool rated "Excellent" on TrustPilot.com. Click “Start Scan” to find Windows issues that could be causing PC problems. Click “Repair ...

How to watch DVDs in Windows 8 - CNET
09 Nov 2012

How to watch DVDs in Windows 8 CNET

Windows 8 doesn't have native DVD video support, but there are several good options for watching DVDs in Microsoft's latest operating system. We'll show you ...

How to Upgrade to Windows 10 - ExtremeTech
21 Dec 2017

How to Upgrade to Windows 10 ExtremeTech

Windows 10 is only free until December 31, but the broad success of Microsoft's upgrade push suggests we'll still see some people moving off of Windows 7 and ...

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