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Windows 10 Preview Build Streamlines Pro-To-Enterprise Upgrades
Users no longer have to reboot their systems if they want to upgrade their PCs from Windows 10 Pro to Enterprise. Meanwhile, Cortana learns new tricks.
Microsoft Backtracks Over ‘Sneaky’ Windows 10 Upgrade Notification
Criticism over “nasty” and “deceitful” trick as recommended Windows 10 update causes concern
10 Of The Best 2-in-1 Laptops For Business
Tablet or laptop? Why not have both? Here's our rundown of the best 2-in-1 hybrid devices for business
Nokia Returns To Smartphones As Microsoft Sells Feature Phone Business
Microsoft sells feature phone business to Foxconn subsidiary while Nokia licenses famous brand to HMD global
Microsoft Edge Now Offers AdBlock Plus
Free Windows Store AdBlock apps will allow users of Microsoft’s Windows 10 browser to surf the web without annoying ads
Windows 10 Is Now Running On 300 Million PCs, Tablets And Smartphones
But Microsoft warns users to act fast to update, as free Windows 10 upgrade offer ends on 29 July
Microsoft: Brazil Suffers Most Malware Infections In The World
Microsoft reports increase in the number of vulnerabilities affecting Windows systems around the world
HP Gets Flexible With Skylake-Powered Pavilion x360 Laptops
Hinged laptops among range of new Pavilion products as HP looks to attract on-the-go workers
Dropbox Project Infinite Gives Terabytes Of Data With Gigabytes Of Storage
Project Infinite will give businesses control over files without the need to download them to desktop, Dropbox tells European customers
Talks to Merge Toshiba, Vaio, Fujitsu PC Units May Be Falling Apart
Vaio reportedly left the negotiations, while Toshiba and Fujitsu officials disagree on which vendor will hold a majority stake in a new company.
Security Experts: Uninstall Apple Quicktime From Windows PCs Immediately
Urgent call for Windows users to uninstall Quicktime after Apple halts security updates and retires PC version
Windows XP Is Still Running On A Tenth Of All Desktops
Veteran software remains the third most popular version of Windows, despite support ending two years ago
Windows 10 Preview Adds Native Bash Support
Windows 10 insiders can test out new Linux development tools, with a few caveats
‘Crucial’ Badlock Vulnerability Affects Windows, Samba
Samba and Microsoft engineers have warned system administrators to expect a critical patch on 12 April
IT Life: Microsoft In The UK
Microsoft UK CEO Michael Van der Bel talks about his career in technology, admiration of Dyson and the power of artificial intelligence
Steve Ballmer: Linux Is No Longer ‘A Cancer’
Feisty ex boss of Microsoft ends hostility to Linux operating system and praises Satya Nadella's open source commitments
IDC: Tablet Sales To Plummet But Detachables Will Rise
IDC estimates huge drop in tablet sales as 2-in-1 detachable devices take the spotlight
Baidu Browser Still Leaks Personal Data, Researchers Warn
Look Mum, no encryption! Baidu Browser transmits personal data in the clear, warns Citizen Lab researchers
Office 2016 Installation Routine Deleting Older Standalone Apps
NEWS ANALYSIS: If your company depends on Microsoft Office applications that are installed separately from the ubiquitous productivity suite, installing Office 2016 will remove them.
Windows 10 Starts Forcibly Installing Itself On Older PCs
Resistance is futile, it seems, as “recommended update” begins self-installing
Microsoft Vulnerabilities Grew Sharply In 2015
Report from IT security firm Avecto reveals huge increase in vulnerabilities in 2015, with almost half deemed critical
Windows 10 Is Finally More Popular Than Windows XP
Latest figures still show Windows 7 with a strong lead however
Microsoft Boosted By Intelligent Cloud Growth And Surface Sales
Microsoft hits revenues of £17.9bn but still hides its true Azure results, which are bundled in with 'Intelligent Cloud' division
Lenovo ShareIT App Secured By ‘12345678’ Password
File-sharing app safeguarded by world's worst password, as Chinese PC maker rushes out security fixes
Dropbox Releases Universal Windows 10 App
Native Windows 10 app for Dropbox will be released in coming days with phone app coming soon
Microsoft To Recall Some Surface Pro Chargers Amid Overheating Risk
Microsoft 'voluntary' Surface Pro charger recall will be formally revealed later this week, offering owners of Surface Pro, Pro 2 and Pro 3 a new power cord
Could Huawei Be Planning To Launch A Laptop?
Reports claim that mobile giant is exploring several options, including a Windows/Android hybrid device
Microsoft And Chipmakers To Ensure New PCs Only Run Windows 10
Microsoft says that devices powered by the latest chips will not support older versions such as Windows 7 and 8
Microsoft Delivers Final Patch Tuesday For Windows 8
Older versions of Internet Explorer and Windows 8 OS receive their last ever Patch Tuesday update