A Compilation of Command Prompt Tips, Tricks & Cool Things You Can Do
#ThrowBackThursday Learn all that you can do in the Windows Command Prompt, from useful commands everyone should know to more advanced tweaks and troubleshooting features.
New Windows 10 manual update removes Flash from OS, prevents reinstallation
It won't erase Flash from browsers, though
Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 10 version 20H2
October 2020 feature update arrives with a slightly revised Start Menu, Settings, Alt+Tab interface, and more
Enterprise Chromebooks can now run full Windows apps through Parallels partnership
Businesses can access the functionality for $69 per user
Microsoft releases security updates for critical Windows exploits
Security updates for Codecs Library and Visual Studio
Microsoft is installing Office Web apps on some computers without permission
Unannounced Windows reboots remain a big annoyance, too
Windows 10 will soon allow users to quickly tweak their display refresh rate in Settings
Microsoft has also enhanced Windows Search in its latest Insider Preview
In Hindsight... Infamous Tech Predictions and Quotes
#ThrowBackThursday Many have tried to follow Intel co-founder Gordon Moore (of Moore's Law fame) in bringing their tech predictions into the public eye... with varying degrees of success. Every year for nearly a decade, we've revisited this TechSpot original feature to bring new quotes to your attention. Here's a taste of those now infamous quotes.
Opinion: PC growth and evolution continues to impress
How the PC is (and will continue) providing real-world value to hundreds of millions of people
Microsoft tweaks the Windows 10 setup process with a new customization screen
You might soon be able to tell Microsoft how you intend to use your PC when installing Windows
Windows XP source code has spilled out onto the internet
The leak appears to be genuine, though Microsoft has yet to confirm
Zerologon Windows exploit lets attackers instantly become admins on enterprise networks
Apply the August 2020 security patches and then read this
A Windows 10 update is breaking Linux support for some users
Microsoft fixes one thing while borking another, again
Windows 10 update is breaking an important feature, again
There is a temporary fix, though
Upcoming feature will explain changes introduced by big Windows 10 updates
When bugs are the only noticeable change
Microsoft removes driver updates via Windows 10 Device Manager
The change was made under Microsoft's cumulative update KB4568831
People won't abandon Windows 7, OS still found on almost a quarter of all devices
And some people still use Vista!
Microsoft's Your Phone app will soon be able to stream Galaxy Note20 apps on PCs
Feature is initially limited to Samsung's flagship
How to Encrypt Files, Folders and Drives on Windows 10
One of the best ways to protect your privacy is to encrypt important information on your computer. Whether you need to send personal information to someone, or simply want to make sure that no one who gets access to your computer can see stuff you would rather keep private, encryption is the way to go.
Windows Defender is flagging CCleaner as a Potentially Unwanted Application
Microsoft doesn't like bundled software
Windows 10X could be delayed until 2021 and debut without Win32 support
Surface Neo might not arrive until 2022
Check out all the features in Windows 10's Insider Preview Build 20161, including the new Start Menu
Theme-aware tiles have arrived
Windows 10 May 2020 update is now on 7% of PCs
Check out the most popular versions of Windows 10
AMD adds beta support for hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 10
For RX 5700 and 5600 series GPUs