Windows 10 has serious internet bug: How to patch it right now By Richard Priday published 31 March 20 VPN and proxy users are having trouble getting Windows 10 and Microsoft apps to connect to the internet. But there's an optional fix you can download right now.
Windows 10 updates halted due to coronavirus — with one exception By Jesus Diaz published 25 March 20 Microsoft has announced that it will halt all optional Windows 10 updates starting in May, only delivering critical security patches.
Scary Windows 10 flaw exploited for 'targeted attacks' — and there's no fix By Kate Kozuch published 24 March 20 A Windows flaw is being exploited by attackers, according to Microsoft. But there's no fix yet.
Windows 10 bug reportedly cripples built-in antivirus: What to do By Kate Kozuch published 23 March 20 Windows Defender, the antivirus component of Windows 10, is skipping files during security scans for no apparent reason.
Windows 10 video reveals brand new interface — here’s what it’s like By Jesus Diaz published 20 March 20 Microsoft has published a video that provides the best look yet at the new Start menu and other new user experience details.
Dangerous Windows flaw could lead to mass worm attack: What you can do [UPDATED] By Paul Wagenseil published 12 March 20 Microsoft disclosed a Windows flaw, but didn't patch it, leaving users scrambling to take whatever measures they could.
Fake coronavirus map infecting computers: Protect yourself now By Paul Wagenseil published 12 March 20 Online crooks have cloned the Johns Hopkins map that tracks coronavirus and are using it to spread malware.
Windows 10 update bug seriously slows start up time: How to fix it now By Henry T. Casey published 5 March 20 The latest Windows 10 update delivered new annoying bugs. Here's how to stop them and save your performance.
Check out Windows 10’s biggest Start menu change in years By Jesus Diaz published 4 March 20 Windows 10 will have a redesigned Start menu, losing the live tiles and streamlining the layout of the remaining icons.
Windows 10 is getting a cool new time-saving trick By Henry T. Casey published 28 February 20 Microsoft is finally making File Explorer better at searching for files, and it's making this Apple user a bit jealous.
Microsoft Surface Duo has a cool trick the Galaxy Fold 2 should steal By Henry T. Casey published 26 February 20 The Microsoft Surface Duo shows a new way of dealing with notifications, in a leaked video teasing this "peek" feature.
Windows 10 update: Microsoft admits serious problem, here's how to fix it By Richard Priday published 19 February 20 Microsoft has been working to fix a Windows 10 update that caused users to lose settings and data, but its current fix is not foolproof.
Millions of Dell, HP, and Lenovo PCs sitting ducks for firmware attacks By Paul Wagenseil published 18 February 20 Trackpads, Wi-Fi cards, webcams and other peripheral devices built into millions of PCs have lousy firmware security that let the devices be hacked, a report says.
Windows’ Wonder Bar is the Apple Touch Bar we should have always had By Richard Priday published 12 February 20 The Wonder Bar feature coming to Windows 10X devices already looks like it’s far more useful than the Touch Bar on Apple’s MacBook Pro.
Internet Explorer under attack by North Korean hackers: What to do By Paul Wagenseil published 21 January 20 North Korean hackers seem to be exploiting a flaw in Internet Explorer that hasn't been fixed. Your best bet is to stop using IE altogether.
Epic fail: Critical Windows 10 security update failing to install By Mark Spoonauer published 17 January 20 A security patch meant to address a severe security bug in Windows 10 is failing to install for some users.
Microsoft fixes NSA's 'severe' Windows security flaw: What to do By Paul Wagenseil published 14 January 20 Microsoft fixed a very serious Windows encryption flaw with Tuesday's round of patches.
Windows 10 Update Causes 'Blue Screen of Death:' What to Do By Phillip Tracy published 22 October 19 Microsoft's latest Windows 10 update (KB4517389) causes 'Blue Screen of Death' system crashes. Here's what to do if you run into this issue.
HP Flaw Lets Hackers Hijack Your PC: What to Do By Paul Wagenseil published 10 October 19 There's an issue with low-level diagnostic software on HP PCs that could let hackers take over the machine. Here's how to resolve it.
Killer Deal: Surface Pro 6 w/ Type Cover Now $429 Off By Hilda Scott published 2 October 19 Our favorite 2-in-1 now at its lowest price ever
Microsoft October 2019 Event Recap: Surface Neo, Surface Pro X and More By Michael Andronico published 2 October 19 All the biggest announcements
New Intel Flaw Exposes Secrets on Windows Machines: What to Do By Paul Wagenseil published 6 August 19 Bitdefender found a new Intel chipset flaw that lets attackers bypass all fixes for Meltdown, Spectre, other speculative-execution flaws.
Millions of Dell PCs Vulnerable to Attack: Patch Now By Paul Wagenseil published 20 June 19 Flaws in a diagnostics program on Dell machines, and possibly on PCs from other vendors, let hackers get total system control.
Zombie Flaw Hits Microsoft Office Users: Protect Yourself Now By Paul Wagenseil published 10 June 19 A two-decade old security flaw is being used to attack Windows machines that haven't been properly patched. Here's how to fix this problem.
Xbox Game Pass for PC: Everything We Know So Far By Rami Tabari published 30 May 19 In an effort to get its platform to reach far and wide, Microsoft is launching the Xbox Game Pass for PC. Here's everything we know so far.
New Windows 10 Vulnerability Could Let Hackers Gain Full Access to Your PC By Don Reisinger published 22 May 19 A security researcher says the vulnerability could give hackers elevated privileges to wreak havoc on a Windows machine.
Hey, Windows 7 and XP Users -- You Need to Patch Now By Paul Wagenseil published 14 May 19 Microsoft is patching Windows XP as well as Windows 7 to fix a wormable flaw in Remote Desktop Protocol.
Microsoft’s $9,000 Surface Hub 2S Could Be the Ultimate All-in-One for Teams By Brian Westover published 17 April 19 Microsoft unveils the newest version of its advanced touchscreen collaboration tool.
Macs, PCs Vulnerable to Thunderbolt Hack: What to Do By Paul Wagenseil published 27 February 19 Thunderbolt ports let malicious connected devices hijack Macs, Windows PCs and Linux boxes, and current defenses aren't enough.
It's Time to Kill Your Eight-Character Password By Paul Wagenseil published 15 February 19 Any eight-character password hashed using Microsoft's widely used NTLM algorithm can now be cracked in two and a half hours.
