Category: Windows

December 3, 2021

Microsoft is backtracking on changes it made to Windows 11 that made it more difficult to switch default browsers. A new test build of Windows 11 now allows users of Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers to set a default browser […]

December 2, 2021

How fast is Windows 11 being adopted by users? The answer appears to be “hardly at all” to “slowly,” depending on which set of data you look at. New data from computer monitoring software provider AdDuplex indicates that Windows 11 […]

November 17, 2021

If I didn’t know better, I’d say Windows 10 21H2 is bashful. Since being announced in July it’s been overshadowed by its upstart replacement, Windows 11 21H2. Finally, however, Windows 10 21H2 is out. That doesn’t mean I recommend users […]

November 15, 2021

I’m getting ready to incorporate CNCs into my digital fabrication workflow. Both of the CNCs I’ll be working with require Windows machines and rather than repurpose one of my older machines — none of which were Windows 11 compliant — […]

October 22, 2021

Both AMD and Microsoft are announcing that they will fix bugs that are causing problems for Ryzen users on the newer Windows 11. The reduction can be quite significant as it can result in a 15% decrease in CPU performance. […]

October 5, 2021

Microsoft Windows 11 is now officially available to download. Windows 11 is a free upgrade for all devices running Windows 10. It’ll be delivered through Windows Update in much the same way as Windows 10 updates have been made available […]

September 3, 2021

Microsoft plans to release Windows 11 to the general public on October 5, but fans can get at least a taste of it now if they really can’t wait. Windows 11 is just around the corner and will be available […]

August 6, 2021

I’ve been testing Microsoft’s new Windows 365 service all week. The most remarkable thing about this new Cloud PC is how much it feels like a thoroughly modern Windows 10 device. And given that it’s running on brand-new, squeaky-clean hardware […]

August 5, 2021

Windows 10 admins haven’t been able to selectively block USB devices in the past, but now they can thanks to Microsoft’s new layered Group Policy feature. Windows 10 Group Policies are a way for admins to control the Settings app […]

August 3, 2021

Microsoft last week said the most important Windows policies enterprises can set to speed up Windows servicing are those configuring deadlines. “Setting Compliance Deadlines is the most important policy that every enterprise who cares about achieving reliable update velocity should […]

July 19, 2021

When Microsoft announced Windows 11 in June 2021, it said the DirectStorage API, which would give gaming PCs next-gen loading times, would be exclusive to the new operating system. But it appears that is no longer the case. Microsoft has […]

April 14, 2021

Parallels Desktop 16.5 for Mac has been launched, adding a feature that owners of M1-powered Macs have been keenly awaiting – namely support for Apple’s own silicon. Parallels Desktop allows Mac users to run Windows 10 on their Apple device […]

March 12, 2021

One of the most annoying things about getting a new PC or laptop is undoubtedly having to go through and uninstall the bloatware that many OEMs still package with their devices. However a new Windows 10 update may be about […]

March 1, 2021

A recently-found bug in Windows 10 has just been fixed by Microsoft, but at the moment it’s only available to people who signed up to the Windows Insider program. The bug itself is particularly nasty, so it’s good that Microsoft […]

January 27, 2021

Microsoft is testing a new way of delivering features to Windows 10 machines via the Windows Feature Experience Pack. Microsoft started experimenting with the Windows Feature Experience Pack along with the release of the May 2020 Windows 10 update last […]

January 4, 2021

Microsoft is planning a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows” that is designed to signal to users of the operating system that “Windows is BACK.” That’s according to a job listing posted by Microsoft recently, advertising for a software engineering role […]

December 24, 2020

Google Chrome is the world’s most popular browser, and that’s hardly a surprise. It’s fast, features many useful tricks, and supports plenty of useful extensions that can improve the internet surface experience. Chrome is also terribly annoying, to the point […]

December 22, 2020

Windows 10 users who have upgraded to version 2004 or 20H2 might have noticed something new when they go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Beneath the always-present “Check for updates” button, Windows update sometimes presents an […]

December 4, 2020

Microsoft, which has not given up on pushing frequent feature changes to Windows 10 users, this week introduced the concept of Windows Feature Experience Packs as a way to increase the number of times during a year when customers receive […]

September 25, 2020

As Mary Jo Foley reported this week, hybrid cloud drew a cluster of announcements at Microsoft Ignite last week. Among them were announcements for general availability of Azure Arc enabled server that enables connecting any server to Azure where it […]