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    Hands-on with Windows 10: Upgrading, installing and activating in the real world

    Windows 10 is available as a free upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Here's what you need to know before you upgrade, including details about activation and product keys. [Updated December 2, 2015] By Ed Bott for The Ed Bott Report | December 3, 2015 -- 00:41 GMT (16:41 PST) [Latest...
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    Windows OS Hits the Big 3 – 0

    Seems like only yesterday.:rolleyes:
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    Windows OS Hits the Big 3 – 0

    Author: John Panagakos 17 November 2015 When I realized the Windows Operating System was turning 30, it made me reflect. For the better part of the past 20 years I’ve been a Microsoft certified trainer and Windows has been a big part of my life. So why not celebrate Windows OS’ birthday by...
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    With November update, is Windows 10 ready for business?

    Traditionally, IT pros take their time with new Windows versions. Microsoft is hoping it can accelerate enterprise deployments of Windows 10. Here are the three key questions that skeptical business managers will be asking. By Ed Bott for The Ed Bott Report | November 12, 2015 -- 14:02 GMT...
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    Microsoft starts rolling out its first major update to Windows 10

    Microsoft is starting to roll out its first major update to Windows 10, a set of updates and features known as the 'November update,' and codenamed 'Threshold 2.' By Mary Jo Foley for All About Microsoft | November 12, 2015 -- 14:00 GMT (06:00 PST) Microsoft begins rolling out today...
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    All Windows users should patch these two new 'critical' flaws

    Out of the dozen patches, four of the security vulnerabilities are considered "critical" and should be patched immediately. By Zack Whittaker for Zero Day | November 10, 2015 -- 18:51 GMT (10:51 PST) Microsoft has released patches for two critical security vulnerabilities that affect every...
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    Surface Pro 4 review: Microsoft's safer choice is a (deceptively) big upgrade

    Will Shanklin November 5, 2015 The experience of using the Surface Pro 4 is upgraded more than its appearance is (Credit: Will Shanklin/Gizmag) This year Microsoft not only gave us a new kind of 2-in-1 with the Surface Book, but it also launched an upgraded version of its classic 2-in-1...
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    First Major Windows 10 Update Imminent

    by John Lister on November, 5 2015 at 07:11AM EST The first major update to Windows 10 is expected to reach the general public in the next week or so. It will bring together a range of fixes and features that have already been tested by some users. The update has got several names. It appears...
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    Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 screen flicker? Now Microsoft updates Windows 10 flagships' firmware

    Microsoft has begun rolling out its second wave of firmware updates to fix numerous glitches in its new flagship Windows 10 devices. By Liam Tung | November 3, 2015 -- 10:33 GMT (02:33 PST) Some users have complained that their Surface Books are plagued by flickering screens. Image...
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    Kaspersky announces death of CoinVault, Bitcryptor ransomware, releases all keys

    Over 14,000 keys used to unlock files encrypted by CoinVault and Bitcryptor have been released, signaling the death of the ransomware variants. By Charlie Osborne for Zero Day | November 2, 2015 -- 10:56 GMT (02:56 PST) Kaspersky has released all the known keys required to unlock files...
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    Microsoft more clearly articulates next phase of its Windows 10 upgrade rollout plans

    Microsoft Windows chief Terry Myerson clarifies what's next for Windows users in regards to moving to Windows 10 -- and commits to providing more information about what's in updates, too. By Mary Jo Foley for All About Microsoft | October 29, 2015 -- 20:30 GMT (13:30 PDT) Microsoft is...
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    Microsoft to add new Surface warranty, trade-in programs for businesses

    Just ahead of releasing the Surface Pro 4, Microsoft is taking the wraps off two new programs aimed at spurring business adoption of its tablets and Windows 10. By Mary Jo Foley for All About Microsoft | October 20, 2015 -- 13:01 GMT (06:01 PDT) Just ahead of the release of Surface Pro 4...
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    Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. Surface Book

    Will Shanklin October 14, 2015 Surface buyers may have a tough decision in front of them this year with the Surface Pro 4 (left) and Surface Book If you're looking to buy a Surface, this year Microsoft is making your decision harder than ever. Let's compare the features and specs of the...
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    Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. Surface Pro 3

    Will Shanklin October 9, 2015 Gizmag compares the features and specs of the new Surface Pro 4 (left) and Surface Pro 3 Image Gallery (25 images) Microsoft's latest Surface may be sharing its spotlight with the new Surface Book, but the Surface Pro 4 still looks like a solid improvement over...
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    Dual Boot Surface Pro 3 with default Windows 8.1 and Windows 7.x

    How to Dual-Boot Windows 10 with Windows 7 or 8
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    Microsoft-accidentally-issued-a-test-windows-update-patch?

    Some believed Windows Update was hacked or compromised. By Zack Whittaker for Zero Day | September 30, 2015 -- 18:50 GMT (11:50 PDT) | Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that a suspicious-looking update pushed out to Windows machines globally in the early hours was nothing more than a test gone...
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    My favorite Windows 10 tweak: GodMode

    Just as with previous versions of Windows, the GodMode tweak is by far my favorite Windows 10 usability hack. By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes for Hardware 2.0 | September 3, 2015 -- 18:06 GMT (11:06 PDT) | Just as with previous versions of Windows, the GodMode tweak is by far my favorite Windows...
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    Two new Windows 10 resources: Microsoft's official activation and servicing guidance

    Microsoft quietly has released two formerly missing -- and much-needed -- Windows 10 resources, an activation assistance page and Windows 10 servicing and updating guide. By Mary Jo Foley for All About Microsoft | September 28, 2015 -- 12:00 GMT (05:00 PDT) | Even though one of Microsoft's...
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    Any decent competitors to Microsoft Office?

    I've been using WPS Office/Kingsoft Office Suite (Free) for a while now and found it to be totally compatible with MS for all my documents and spreadsheets. WPS Office: The best free office suite since Kingsoft - CNET WPS Office 10 Free Download, Free Office Software - Kingsoft Office
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    Sad Reality of Apple's Users

    Hillary thought it was a burden to carry two devices.:rolleyes:
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