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Windows 10 update (and retirement) calendar: Mark these dates
Microsoft is releasing new versions of Windows 10 on a set schedule – and just as regularly retiring older versions from support. Here are all the dates you need to know about through Windows 7's retirement in 2020 and beyond.
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Windows 10: The best tricks, tips, and tweaks
Windows 10 is chock-full of handy, hidden new features worth exploring, especially after the recent October 2018 Update. Check out the best tips and tricks here.
Windows by the numbers: Finally, the 7-to-10 migration kicks into high gear
Windows 7's share of all PCs dropped sharply in July, indicating users are finally migrating to Windows 10 as 7's end-of-support date draws ever closer.
These four 'Eyes First' Windows games could do for eye tracking what Solitaire did for the PC's mouse
Microsoft Research has made available four 'Eyes First' games for Windows 10, simple games designed to show off how eye tracking can be used for both fun and accessibility.
Microsoft floats the concept of a dedicated Office key in a closed survey
Would you buy a keyboard with a dedicated Microsoft Office key? A Microsoft survey hints that it might be thinking about it.
PowerPoint's Presenter Coach will flag your filthy language and other gaffes
Microsoft's June updates to its Office 365 suite include Presenter Coach, an AI-driven tool that monitors your practice presentations and offers suggestions, such as not to swear.
PCWorld's June Digital Magazine: This is the first foldable tablet
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android and iOS.
Microsoft is better at documenting patch problems, but issues abound
For years we’ve been flailing around in the dark after bad patches wreaked havoc on Windows PCs. It often took days, or weeks, to identify bugs based on sporadic reports. The last two months have seen improvement, but there's still a...
How to get Windows 10 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows 10 isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to spend), you could pay nothing for it.
Apple's iCloud app finally comes to the Windows Store, with OneDrive's syncing prowess
Apple's new app uses the Microsoft technology behind OneDrive's Files On-Demand.
NSA warns that 'BlueKeep' vulnerability in Windows XP and Windows 7 is especially dangerous
The National Security Agency has joined Microsoft in warning that a recent vulnerability for Windows 7 and Windows XP is "wormable" and can be exploited by malware without user intervention.
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Windows 10 May 2019 Update review: Sandbox and a better Windows Update improve your PC
Microsoft's latest Windows 10 May 2019 Update (aka 19H1) offers one key feature, Windows Sandbox, plus a number of minor improvements, including changes in Windows Update.
How to make sense of Windows updates and upgrades with Microsoft's new release dashboard
Microsoft's new Windows release health dashboard is a one-stop shop for Windows 10 users seeking information on the status of upgrades and ongoing problems.
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Best new Windows 10 security features: Windows Sandbox, more update options
Here's what you need to know about each security update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for the 1903 feature release.
Microsoft OS exec puts Windows 10 Home Ultra rumors to rest
When Dell said that its 2-in-1 was powered by Windows 10 Home Ultra, the Internet began wondering if Microsoft planned a new version of Windows 10. A top Microsoft exec says that it isn't true.
Enterprise alert: Microsoft slates next Windows 10 long-term release for 2021
The three-year gap between the current version – Windows 10 Enterprise LSTC 2019 – and the next will be the longest yet for Windows 10's most constant edition.
Microsoft slates skip-Windows 10 1809 upgrades for late June
This marks the first time the company has jumped past a Windows 10 feature upgrade as it moves to put last fall's update debacle in the rear-view mirror.
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