It’s December patch prep time
It’s the final patching month for 2020 — and what a year it’s been. Two more Windows 10 feature releases, numerous servicing stack updates, the...
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Microsoft discounts M365 Business Premium by 25%
Microsoft on Monday announced it had discounted the first 25 seats of Microsoft 365 (M365) Business Premium by 25% when purchased by new commercial customers...
What’s in the latest Edge update? Automatic IE redirection and custom content on the new tab page
Microsoft last week released Edge 87, debuting automatic IE-to-Edge redirection of specific sites and beefing up the new tab page with customizable feeds which display...
A pre-Thanksgiving all-clear to install patches
In the U.S., we’re quickly coming up to the start of holiday season, meaning it’s time for, well, time off. I typically add technology maintenance...
Deciphering (and understanding) Microsoft’s patch management options
If you asked a normal user what they dislike most about Windows 10, the answer would likely be related to patching, rebooting and the generally...
Microsoft deviates from the norm, forcibly upgrades Windows 10 1903 with minor 1909 refresh
Microsoft has begun forcibly upgrading Windows 10 PCs running version 1903 with that same year’s 1909 faux upgrade as the former’s retirement deadline waits just...
Microsoft, it’s time deliver these four Windows wishes
The web is rife with rumors that for the first time in years, Windows 10 will get ‘a major OS upgrade’ in 2021. The upgrade,...
Microsoft exhorts enterprises to quit text, voice multi-factor authentication passcodes
A Microsoft executive is urging enterprises to abandon the most popular multi-factor authentication (MFA) method — one-time passcodes sent to mobile devices via text or...
Browser updates are back for Update Tuesday; testing may be needed for Windows patches
Though we return to monthly browser updates after last month’s brief respite — none of this November’s browser security issues are worm-able, and we have...
How to migrate to a new Windows PC
Old PC, new PC. It’s great to get a new computer, but it’s not so great to realize that all your stuff is on the...