A week after releasing Windows 10 to the public, Microsoft is already rolling out the first major update. And when I say major update, I mean you won’t notice any new features, but the update is a 325MB download with a ton of performance tweaks and bug fixes. The update is cumulative, which means that […]
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Microsoft unveils Windows 10-friendly keyboard, mouse sets
Microsoft is updating its line of mouse and keyboard products with new models designed specifically for Windows 10. Of course, you can probably just use any old keyboard and mouse with the company’s latest operating system… but if you happen to be in the market for some new PC accessories, the new models have a […]
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Windows 10 coming to Xbox One in November
Windows 10 may already be available for desktop and notebook computers. But later this year it’s also coming to smartphones, small tablets, and Microsoft’s Xbox One video game console. Although at this point the Xbox One is starting to look like a lot more than a video game console. You can also use the device to […]
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Windows 10: How to choose default apps
Microsoft has introduced a few changes to the way Windows handles default applications. Want Windows 10 to treat VLC as your default media player and Firefox as your default web browser? You can do that — but you might have to jump through a few hoops. If you’re upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 […]
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Goodbye live tiles: Give Windows 10 a classic start menu
Windows 10 marks the return of the Start Menu. Microsoft did away with this classic Windows feature with the launch of Windows 8, when the company introduced a Start Screen that covers your entire display. It looked great on tablets, but some folks found it to be a bit much for notebooks and desktops. Now […]
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Don’t like Windows 10? You can roll back (within 30 days)
So you’ve taken up Microsoft on its offer to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. How’s that working out for you? For the most part Windows 10 should be able to run on just about any hardware that could run Windows 7 or later. But if you’re running into problems, Microsoft included an escape chute: […]
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How to get Windows 10 right now
Microsoft is providing Windows 10 as a free update for most computers running Windows 7 or later. But the company is doing a phased rollout, which means that even if you signed up for the free update, you might not be prompted to download and install Windows 10 today. For the most part that’s a […]
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What do you think of Windows 10 so far?
Windows 10 launches today in 190 countries. Microsoft is starting to roll out the OS as a free update for folks running Windows 7 or later, and many PC makers are now shipping laptops, desktops, and 2-in-1 systems powered by Microsoft’s new operating system. You can also buy a Windows 10 license. Later this year […]
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Acer’s first Windows 10 PCs launch July 29th
Want to buy a new PC with Windows 10 pre-installed? HP and Dell will let you order one today and have it delivered as soon as July 29th — the same day Windows 10 launches. Acer, meanwhile, has announced that its first Windows 10 computers go on sale on July 29th. The first Windows 10 […]
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Dell promises to ship Windows 10 PCs to your door July 29th
Dell is determined to be one of the first companies to have Windows 10 computers ready to go. The company says if you pre-order a PC configured with Windows 10 software today, it’ll be eligible for free next-day shipping, which means it could arrive at your door on July 29th — the day Windows 10 […]