You Can Now Use Alexa Hands-Free on Windows 10
Until now, using Alexa on Windows 10 meant having to "push-to-talk". However, Alexa for Windows 10 now supports wake words.
Microsoft Paint Remains Part of Windows 10
Microsoft appears to have backtracked on removing MS Paint from Windows. Because who needs Paint 3D anyway?!
Windows 10 Now Lets You Quickly Remove Hardware
Microsoft is changing the default removal policy for storage devices. Which means you no longer need to "safely remove hardware".
You Can Now Choose When to Install Windows 10 Updates
Microsoft is changing the way Windows 10 updates works, allowing users to choose if and when to download and install updates.
Microsoft Brings Windows Defender to Mac
Microsoft is bringing Windows Defender to macOS. Although, as it's no longer solely dedicated to defending Windows, it's now called Microsoft Defender.
Microsoft Nags Users to Upgrade to Windows 10
Microsoft is going to notify Windows 7 users that it's about time they upgraded to Windows 10. Yes, the nag screen is back.
Windows 10 Can Now Uninstall Buggy Updates
With the latest version of its operating system, Microsoft is giving Windows 10 the power to automatically uninstall buggy updates.
Adobe Is Finally Killing Shockwave
Adobe Shockwave will soon be a thing of the past, and most people will surely agree that this is long overdue.
Microsoft Open-Sources Windows Calculator on GitHub
Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Calculator, releasing the Windows Calculator source code and roadmap on GitHub.
Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10 Mobile
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 Mobile. Which means Microsoft's foray into the mobile market is over.
Windows 7 Support Ends in Less Than a Year
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 7 on January 14, 2020, and at that point Windows 7 will become increasingly unsafe to use.
Reserved Storage Will Make Windows 10 Updates Easier
Windows 10's Reserved Storage should ensure Windows Updates complete successfully without you having to delete programs and files.
Lenovo Reveals Refined ThinkPad X1 Carbon And X1 Yoga
Lenovo revealed an exciting refresh of its ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga at CES 2019.
Microsoft Claims the iPad "Isn't a Real Computer"
Microsoft has released an ad for the holidays. And while it's intended to sell the Surface Go, the Apple iPad also gets a mention.
Microsoft Warns People to Keep Using Edge
Microsoft is warning Windows 10 users against switching from Edge to Chrome or Firefox. Because that's obviously going to work...
Microsoft Extends Windows 7 Support... for a Price
Microsoft is offering to keep supporting Windows 7 for a little while longer... if you're willing to pay for the privilege.
You Can Now Install Windows 95 as an App
Windows 95 is now downloadable as an electron app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Isn't technology great?!
OneDrive Now Automatically Backs Up Your Folders
Once enabled, Microsoft OneDrive's Folder Protection automatically backs up your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders.
Google's New Chromebook Ad Roasts Windows and Mac
Google has made an ad roasting Windows and macOS while talking up the benefits of Chrome OS and the machines it powers.
Microsoft Wants to Stop Windows 10 Updates Annoying You
Microsoft is doing something about the way Windows 10 handles updates. And it's using machine learning to accomplish the task.