Showing posts with label Windows 10. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Windows 10. Show all posts

Monday, October 9, 2017

MS acknowledges Windows 10 Mobile is "dead"


After all the time and effort (and money) Microsoft put into trying to make Windows Mobile a 3rd alternative in the mobile segment, it finally comes to terms that there's no point in doing so.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Windows 10 arrives on ARM - for real this time


After the failed attempt of having Windows on ARM devices made with the defunct Windows RT, Microsoft gives it another go, but this time having a full Windows 10 running on the latest Snapdragon 835.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Windows 10 will get option for Windows Store-only apps


We already knew that Windows 10 had lot of inspiration for the mobile platforms, but the upcoming Creators Update will blur the lines even more, with a new option that allows you to restrict app installation to those downloaded via Windows Store alone.

Monday, August 1, 2016

How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free after July 29th


The free upgrade period for Windows 10 has ended (no more popups!) but should you want to do it, it's still possible... just as expected.

Friday, July 1, 2016

Windows finally allows users to decline Windows 10 update (1 month away from not having to anymore)


Microsoft seems to have the lousiest timing when it comes to do the things it should have done from the start. Now that we're less than a month away from the end of the Windows 10 free update period, it finally brings us a update window that is easier to understand and allows users to decline the offer.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

MS forced to pay woman $10k for unwanted Windows 10 installation


Microsoft is pushing really hard (too hard) for users to upgrade to Windows 10, but one woman sue the company for installing Windows 10 in her computer against her will, and was awarded $10k.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Microsoft to stop nagging you to upgrade to Windows 10 in July


Tired of seeing the Windows 10 upgrade notice popup every day? That's about to stop... you'll just have to wait till the end of the free Windows 10 upgrade period in July.

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Free Windows 10 upgrade ends in July


We all know how far Microsoft has been pushing users to upgrade to Windows 10, but now they have one more reason to help users make up their mind: the free Windows 10 upgrade is coming to an end.

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Windows 10 update nagware pops up during live weather forecast


Microsoft's Windows 10 update request is borderline annoying, and it doesn't even show any concern about crashing in on a live TV broadcast.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

How to disable Windows 10 nag update reminders


Tired of facing continuous daily reminders prompting you to upgrade to Windows 10? Never 10 is a small tool that can get rid of it in Windows 7 and 8.1 systems.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Windows 7 and 8 upgrading to Windows 10 by "mistake"


If you're annoyed when you head to your computer and find that it rebooted due to an automatic Windows update; just imagine how you'd feel if your Windows 7 or 8 computer now booted into Windows 10? That's what happening to lots of users, and Microsoft says it was "just a mistake".

Friday, July 31, 2015

Windows 10 relies on P2P to effciently share updates


There were a lot of things that were found during Windows 10 development, but that only now, with its official launch, are being noticed. Things like WiFi password sharing, and this P2P, torrent-like update system that will use your data connection to push Windows updates to other users.

Friday, July 24, 2015

Windows 10 will share your WiFi passwords with your contacts and FB friends by default


We're in full countdown mode for the Windows 10 launch, but it seems there are still some small tidbits that are bound to surprise users: like the fact that Windows 10 will share you WiFi passwords with all your contacts and friends by default.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Windows 10 wallpaper is made of light


The new Windows 10 is coming, and with it a new wallpaper carefully designed to usher you to a new and improved era. And you may not believe just how much trouble went into making it possible.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Windows 10 launches on July 29

After Newegg's leak Microsoft has finally committed to a Windows 10 launch date which, as promised, comes in July (although at its very end): July 29.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Windows 10 will come with Candy Crush Saga installed


We already knew Windows would come with Solitaire pre-installed, but it seems the classic Windows games will not be the only ones Windows' users will be able to play. Candy Crush Saga will also be present after you install Windows 10, and it's not like everyone "likes it".

Friday, May 8, 2015

Windows 10 will have updates 24/7


Windows users are already used to having to endure a sometimes lengthy update process on wednesdays following the so called "patch tuesdays". But with Windows 10 Microsoft will bet on a different strategy, deploying updates whenever they're ready.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Windows 10 adopts gray emoji to escape racial issues

The emoji have been involved in lots of racial issues and disputes, and to try and stay clear of it all, Microsoft has simply opted to select a gray color for its generic emoji characters.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Project Spartan pops up in latest Windows 10 preview


After all that's been said about it, Project Spartan is finally available in the latest update to Windows 10 preview, allowing everyone to try it out and see if it's really as good as they hope to be.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Windows 10 PCs may prevent you from installing other OS's


Windows 10 is shaping up to be the best Windows ever, but it seems we might have a steep price to pay for that: losing the freedom to install a different operating system of our choosing thanks to "Secure Boot".

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