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• MS Smartens Update Downloads

  By downloading updates from smallest to largest in size in that order, and downloading updates in pairs, MS smartens Update downloads. Now, if I could only figure out what determines update ... Continue Reading

• How can IT turn off Windows 10 automatic updates?

  In some cases, IT pros should disable Windows 10 updates to gain control over the process. They can use methods such as editing group policies and setting a metered connection. Continue Reading

• Six Windows 10 performance tweaks to make the OS faster

  With a few minor tweaks, such as maximizing RAM, disabling visual effects and getting rid of unnecessary services, you can make Windows 10 run even faster. Continue Reading

• The Occasional Resurgence of Windows.old

  When it comes to post-upgrade cleanup in Windows 10, an occasional resurgence of Windows.old seems to pop up from time to time. Here's another one found and fixed! Continue Reading

• MS Win7 Cert Exams Expire July 31

  When S Win7 Cert Exams expire July 31 they signal that today's reigning Windows version is nearing the end of its lifecycle. With 900-plus million devices still running Win7, lots of change is at hand. Continue Reading

• DISM Cleans Up After Windows Update

  Because DISM cleans up after Windows Update adds new items to Win10, it's a good idea to use its AnalyzeComponentStore and CleanupComponentStore directives from time to time. Here's how!Continue Reading

• Strange Display Behavior Gets Workarounds

  Strange display behavior gets workarounds in Windows 10: right-click the taskbar entry, Alt+Space to restore the original window, or force-change then restore screen resolution. Very interesting!Continue Reading

• Take the Windows 10 migration tools pop quiz

  Microsoft offers a host of tools IT pros can use to make the move to Windows 10 a little easier. See how well you know your options with this quiz.Continue Reading

• WUMT Resolves Update Woes Yet Again

  When one of my laptops balks at completing the update check for a current cumulative update, WUMT resolves update woes yet again for Windows 10.Continue Reading

• Win10 Hyper-V VMs Benefit from More VRAM

  Depending on the workload and applications in use Win10 Hyper-V VMs benefit from more VRAM (virtual RAM), easily allocated using the Hyper-V manager.Continue Reading

• UWP Win10 Sticky Notes Backup

  Making a UWP Win10 Sticky Notes backup translates into finding and copying the file named plum.sqlite to a safe place. Easy-peasy!Continue Reading

• Grab New DriverStore Explorer from GitHub

  Whether you're a first-time user or are running an older version, please take the time to grab new DriverStore Explorer from GitHub. It's worth using!Continue Reading

• AI Drives Win10 Update Access

  AI drives Win10 Update access, and uses telemetry and feedback data to target updates PCs likely to have a positive experience. Over time, MS extends updates to more PCs as the likelihood of ...Continue Reading

• Sysprep Audit Mode Alternate Key Sequence

  When the default Ctrl+Shift+F3 won't do it, try the Sysprep Audit Mode alternate key sequence instead: Ctrl+Fn+Shift+F3. Works for me!Continue Reading

• Discover three key exploit protection features in Windows 10

  To defend against memory-based attacks, Microsoft introduced three key features to Windows Defender Exploit Guard, including Address Space Layout Randomization.Continue Reading