Windows 10 - News, Features, and Slideshows

• Microsoft's 800M claim for Windows 10 signals migration acceleration

  Microsoft has revealed that 800 million devices are now running Windows 10, a 100 million increase in less than six months.

• Researchers rip Microsoft over Windows 10 update restarts

  Microsoft has created a mirage for users of Windows 10 Home, crafting an illusion of partial control over updates and upgrades, researchers have concluded.

• Critics warn Microsoft it needs to fix broken update process

  Microsoft's decision this month to stop distribution of the fall feature upgrade to Windows 10 is only the latest sign of a broken update process.

• IT admins warn Microsoft to slow Windows 10 upgrade pace

  More than three-quarters of the admins want Microsoft to release feature upgrades just once a year – or even once every other year.

• What to expect from Microsoft’s Windows 10 April 2018 Update

  ​New tools for update delivery optimisation, device management and reducing user distractions are among the features included in the latest update.

• How to prepare for a clean install of Windows 10 Creators Update

  With the public release of the Creators Update for Windows 10 arriving Tuesday, April 11, it's time to start prepping for that "feature update" (aka version 1703). There are several steps that you can and should take to get your machines ready.

• 7 things small businesses need to know about Windows 10

  Windows pros discuss what small business owners and managers should know about Microsoft’s latest operating system before they upgrade, purchase or roll it out to employees.

• How to reduce unnecessary drivers in Windows 10

  Like its predecessors, once you've run Windows 10 for a while, it can suffer from driver bloat. But using DriverStore Explorer and some simple techniques, you whittle down the number of obsolete or unused drivers that might be slowing you down.

• How to work with Windows 10’s Reliability Monitor

  Whether you're troubleshooting operational issues or trying to push a Windows 10 machine to its highest level of performance, Reliability Monitor, which is built-in to the operating system, can help in a big way.

• 18 things you should know about using Linux tools in Windows 10

  Windows 10 can now run (many) Linux binaries. Yes, really. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

• How to improve Dynamic Lock in Windows 10 Creators Update

  Dynamic Lock is a convenient, if somewhat imperfect, new feature that uses the proximity of a Bluetooth-paired phone to handle Windows 10 device access. Here’s how a handy tool will give you more control over when the lock kicks in.

• Why enterprises are upgrading to Windows 10 faster than expected

  When Windows 10 came out in July 2015, many enterprises said they’d adopt it in 18-24 months. That would be right about now. All indications are that Windows 10 is hitting its stride in business, in many cases ahead of schedule.

• Best Black Friday 2016 Windows deals

  Microsoft, Best Buy, Staples and other retailers roll out the Windows laptop and tablet offers for Black Friday 2016

• Respect: Windows 10 security impresses hackers

  Windows is a popular attack target for criminals and researchers alike, but Microsoft has done a good job of making it harder to target security flaws in the OS

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