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Microsoft cranks up Windows 10 1803-to-1903 forcible upgrades
The company is now telling customers running last year's Windows 10 version 1803 that it will soon begin forced upgrade to the latest feature refresh released in May.
These four 'Eyes First' Windows games could do for eye tracking what Solitaire did for the PC's mouse
Microsoft Research has made available four 'Eyes First' games for Windows 10, simple games designed to show off how eye tracking can be used for both fun and accessibility.
Microsoft floats the concept of a dedicated Office key in a closed survey
Would you buy a keyboard with a dedicated Microsoft Office key? A Microsoft survey hints that it might be thinking about it.
PowerPoint's Presenter Coach will flag your filthy language and other gaffes
Microsoft's June updates to its Office 365 suite include Presenter Coach, an AI-driven tool that monitors your practice presentations and offers suggestions, such as not to swear.
PCWorld's June Digital Magazine: This is the first foldable tablet
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android and iOS.
Microsoft is better at documenting patch problems, but issues abound
For years we’ve been flailing around in the dark after bad patches wreaked havoc on Windows PCs. It often took days, or weeks, to identify bugs based on sporadic reports. The last two months have seen improvement, but there's still a...
How to get Windows 10 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows 10 isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to spend), you could pay nothing for it.
Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for KB4503293 (OS Build 18362.175), released June 11, 2019.
Apple's iCloud app finally comes to the Windows Store, with OneDrive's syncing prowess
Apple's new app uses the Microsoft technology behind OneDrive's Files On-Demand.
NSA warns that 'BlueKeep' vulnerability in Windows XP and Windows 7 is especially dangerous
The National Security Agency has joined Microsoft in warning that a recent vulnerability for Windows 7 and Windows XP is "wormable" and can be exploited by malware without user intervention.
Windows by the numbers: Windows 10 passes the 50% share mark
It took four years, but Windows 10 finally hit the 50% milestone in May; Windows 7 fell to 40.1%.
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Windows 10 May 2019 Update review: Sandbox and a better Windows Update improve your PC
Microsoft's latest Windows 10 May 2019 Update (aka 19H1) offers one key feature, Windows Sandbox, plus a number of minor improvements, including changes in Windows Update.
Top web browsers 2019: Chrome rebounds, back to eating the world
Google's popular browser is now used by more than two-thirds of web surfers, based on data from Net Applications. Its gains in May came at the expense of Firefox and Internet Explorer.
How to make sense of Windows updates and upgrades with Microsoft's new release dashboard
Microsoft's new Windows release health dashboard is a one-stop shop for Windows 10 users seeking information on the status of upgrades and ongoing problems.
Windows 10 update (and retirement) calendar: Mark these dates
Microsoft is releasing new versions of Windows 10 on a set schedule – and just as regularly retiring older versions from support. Here are all the dates you need to know about through Windows 7's retirement in 2020 and beyond.
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Best new Windows 10 security features: Windows Sandbox, more update options
Here's what you need to know about each security update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for the 1903 feature release.
Microsoft OS exec puts Windows 10 Home Ultra rumors to rest
When Dell said that its 2-in-1 was powered by Windows 10 Home Ultra, the Internet began wondering if Microsoft planned a new version of Windows 10. A top Microsoft exec says that it isn't true.
Enterprise alert: Microsoft slates next Windows 10 long-term release for 2021
The three-year gap between the current version – Windows 10 Enterprise LSTC 2019 – and the next will be the longest yet for Windows 10's most constant edition.
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