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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 KB4343909 (OS Build 17134.228), released Aug. 14, 2018.
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Mingis on Tech: 3 big takeaways from Android Pie
Google's newest version of Android is rolling out to Pixel devices already and will eventually get to other Android phones. Here's what users can look forward to, and why it matters.
MacOS Mojave: Apple to delay Group FaceTime support until later this fall
Everything you need to know about the new Macintosh operating system.
Best comic book apps for iPhone and iPad
These comic book readers make it easy to catch up on beloved series, no matter what type of fan you are.
Chrome 68 takes notifications native in Windows 10
The browser, launched July 24, uses the OS's own notification center to post messages; users must be running Windows 10 1607 or later.
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AirPlay 2 FAQ: What it is, how it works, and which devices support it
This major update to Apple's wireless streaming protocol focuses on multi-room audio.
Microsoft may soon add multi-session remote access to Windows 10 Enterprise
Microsoft may be close to offering multi-session remote desktop access to Windows 10 Enterprise, allowing for as many as 10 simultaneous connections.
IT admins warn Microsoft to slow Windows 10 upgrade pace
More than three-quarters of the admins surveyed want Microsoft to release feature upgrades just once a year – or even once every other year. One admin decried an upgrade pace that 'never ends.'
iOS Screen Time vs. Android Digital Wellbeing: Which phone addiction fighter is best for you?
Apple and Google both have excellent systems for battling phone addiction, although they're still in beta. Here's how Screen Time and Digital Wellbeing stack up.
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Is the iPhone worth $1,000? Is Apple too far ahead of the curve with USB-C?
This week, it’s audience hot takes on the Macworld Podcast, episode 616.
Patch expert calls on Microsoft execs to fix Windows updating
IT admins surveyed by Susan Bradley, who moderates the PatchMangement.org mailing list, said Microsoft's current strategy is failing. So she took their concerns to Microsoft leaders, including CEO Satya Nadella, and asked them to make...
Microsoft's decision to rejoin Movies Anywhere is a single step toward regaining consumer trust
Movies Anywhere allows you to buy movies on services like Google Play and watch them within Windows 10's Movies & TV app. Microsoft's decision is an overdue one, but a step toward regaining consumer trust.
Overflow 3 review: macOS app launcher doubles as a spacious Dock alternative
Part application launcher, part alternative dock, Overflow 3 reduces clutter on your desktop by providing a place to store less frequently-used Finder items like apps, files, or entire folders that can be accessed anytime via hot key...
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iPad 2018 rumors: iOS 12 beta 5 hints at rounded display corners for iPad Pro
If you want to get a sense of where the iPad will go in 2018, look to the iPhone X.
How subscriptions, Siri, and Shortcuts in iOS 12 will forever change Apple's App Store
As the App Store celebrates its 10th anniversary, lets take a look at how things could dramatically change over the next 10.
Android file transfer: How to move data between your phone and computer
Moving files from your Android device to a Windows PC or Mac (and vice versa) doesn't have to be difficult — or dependent on any cloud services.
Windows by the numbers: Windows 10's growth continues
Migration watch: Windows 10 in July saw continued gains in user share and should supplant Windows 7 as the most popular flavor of Windows by the end of the year.
Microsoft rejiggers Windows 10 Enterprise subscriptions, pricing
Microsoft is revamping the subscription offerings by recalibrating prices and renaming the per device/per user offers so they're more aligned with Microsoft 365.
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