Operating Systems

Microsoft adds year to Windows 10 support

Serious about 'last version of Windows,' now will patch Enterprise 'Long-term Servicing Branch' until October 2026

Qualcomm-powered Android devices plagued by four rooting flaws

Qualcomm has released patches for the flaws, but Google included only three of them in its Android security updates so far

Microsoft reduces Windows 10 roll-back grace period

After free upgrade offer expires, shaves return-to-old-OS to 10 days

Periodic password changes — good or bad?

Apple’s bug bounty program favors quality over quantity

The company will pay between $25,000 and $200,000 for exploits

Surveys suss out Windows 10 enterprise migration timelines

A year to migrate half of corporate PCs? Or is it 68% in 12 months? Or more than two years to get to 75%?

Microsoft cranks up encryption in .Net Framework

.Net Framework 4.6.2 improves the Base Class Library, SQL client, Windows Communication Foundation, and CLR

Windows 10 moves closer to smart-home centerpiece with IoT deal

The Thread Group and Open Connectivity Foundation join forces to make it easier for smart home devices to connect

New PCs will be more desirable with Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Combined with the end of free upgrades to Windows 10, buyers could upgrade PCs to take advantage of features in Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Windows 10 finishes first year on 1-in-4 Windows PCs

Wraps up freshman year with growth spurt likely fueled by those rushing to get in under the free deal's wire