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Microsoft’s new plan to save Edge: reward points

Will award redeemable points for 'active' hours in Windows 10's default browser

By Gregg Keizer

Aug 18, 2016 2 mins

Internet Microsoft Edge Small and Medium Business

14 essential Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts

There are plenty of ways to navigate Windows 10, but sometimes using keyboard shortcuts is the most convenient.

By Tim Greene

Aug 17, 2016 2 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows

Microsoft to end decades-old pick-a-patch practice in Windows 7

As of October, Microsoft's switching older editions to the update model pioneered by Windows 10, and slammed by some customers

By Gregg Keizer

Aug 17, 2016 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Microsoft Security

After the Anniversary Update: What’s next for Windows 10?

Now that the Microsoft's Anniversary Update is live, the company is planning two major updates for next year.

By Preston Gralla

Aug 17, 2016 5 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows

Windows 7, 8.1 move to Windows 10 update model

Updates will now come as a single rollup instead of individual fixes. Security-only update also planned.

By Andy Patrizio

Aug 16, 2016 2 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows

Microsoft’s .Net Framework will get its own Patch Tuesday

Starting in October, the .Net Framework Monthly Rollup will provide regular security and quality updates

By Paul Krill

Aug 16, 2016 2 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows

End to free upgrade halts rapid Windows 10 growth

Early numbers for August put gains at between a quarter and a third of the last two months

By Gregg Keizer

Aug 15, 2016 2 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows

Microsoft acknowledges Anniversary Update causes freezing

Microsoft says a fix is in the works, offers temporary workaround that isn't very feasible

By Andy Patrizio

Aug 15, 2016 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Microsoft

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

By Fahmida Rashid

Aug 15, 2016 8 mins

Cloud Security Microsoft Small and Medium Business

More details on rumored Microsoft Surface desktops appear

Three Microsoft Surface models, two with 4k displays, are reportedly in the works

By Andy Patrizio

Aug 12, 2016 2 mins

Computers and Peripherals Microsoft