Windows 10

After the popular Windows XP and Windows 7, Microsoft encountered adoption challenges with Windows Vista and Windows 8. In the Windows 10 operating system, the vendor hopes to bridge the divide between desktops and laptops on the one hand and tablets and smartphones on the other. Universal apps, a device-aware interface and other new features will make or break the Windows 10 OS.

June 09, 2021 09 Jun'21
Microsoft resolves 6 zero-days for June Patch Tuesday

The tech company confirmed there were signs of exploitation in the wild for the vulnerabilities that affect Windows desktop and server operating systems.
May 13, 2021 13 May'21
May Patch Tuesday brings more bad news for Exchange admins

Microsoft releases four fixes for the email server product, which remains firmly in the sights of threat actors seeking new ways to exploit the system.
April 14, 2021 14 Apr'21
Exchange Server bugs continue to bite on April Patch Tuesday

Microsoft resolves 110 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day and four public disclosures, but the company says admins should prioritize four critical bugs on Exchange Server.
March 10, 2021 10 Mar'21
Component shortages to constrain PC market through 2022

Chip and GPU shortages will prevent PC manufacturers from meeting demand through 2022. Supply constraints could limit PC market growth to single digits, forecasters say.

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6 components to look for in an endpoint security platform

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Samsung Quick Share will support Windows 10 use

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Why endpoint security is important and how it works

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Will Windows 10 be the last Windows OS?

It's difficult to say whether Windows 10 will be the final version of the Windows OS, but a look at Microsoft's history and approach to OSes may shed some light on the situation. Continue Reading
How to enable and disable Tamper Protection in Windows 10

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How to configure proxy settings using Group Policy

IT pros can use this labor-saving tip to manage proxy settings calls for properly configured Group Policy settings. Here are the steps to take. Continue Reading
11 tips to improve Windows 10 performance

With a few minor tweaks, such as maximizing RAM, disabling visual effects and getting rid of unnecessary services, you can increase Windows 10 performance. Continue Reading
Windows 10 updates to avoid and how to address them

While Windows administrators can never ignore Microsoft's updates, it may make sense to delay or even avoid Windows updates until they are stable for enterprise users. Continue Reading