Microsoft Windows: News

07 Aug 2024

Technology

Final DOS version of iconic word processor is now free

WordStar 7.0d, the final DOS iteration of the iconic word processor, has been re-released at no cost by Canadian science fiction author Robert J Sawyer.

24 Jul 2024

Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike reveals why 8.5 million Windows PCs crashed last week

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has traced the cause of a major system crash affecting 8.5 million Windows machines, to a bug in its test software.

11 Jun 2024

Slack

Slack rolls out ARM-compatible beta app for Windows

Slack, a popular business communication platform, has introduced an ARM-compatible variant of its client for Windows.

01 May 2024

Google Chrome

Arc web browser debuts on Windows, challenging Chrome and Edge

The Browser Company has announced the launch of its innovative Arc browser on Windows.

22 Apr 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft revamps web-based app installation process for its store

Microsoft is introducing a more streamlined version of the Microsoft Store, to simplify the web-based installation of Windows Store apps.

26 Mar 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft appoints Pavan Davuluri as new Surface and Windows chief

Microsoft has confirmed the appointment of Pavan Davuluri as the new leader for its Windows and Surface divisions.

31 Jan 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft's Q2 2024 results show gaming revenues have surpassed Windows

Microsoft's Q2 2024 financial results are now out.

04 Jan 2024

Microsoft

AI push: Microsoft announces Copilot key for Windows keyboards

Microsoft is shaking things up with a new Copilot key for Windows keyboards, the first major layout change in almost three decades.

21 Sep 2023

Microsoft

Microsoft Surface and AI Event 2023: Here are key announcements

US tech giant Microsoft held its Surface and AI Event 2023, today in New York.

16 Jun 2022

Workplace

Best Slack features and customizations you should try

Slack, a communication platform designed specifically for the workplace, has been a great boon to businesses during the pandemic.

15 Jun 2022

Microsoft

#EndOfAnEra: After 27 years, Microsoft ends support for Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer, Microsoft's 27-year-old iconic browser, is finally bidding adieu.

17 Nov 2021

Microsoft

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 workaround that helps avoid Edge browser

With Windows 11, Microsoft rubbed Microsoft Edge in our faces even more desperately and made it harder to change the default browser. Thankfully, third-party workarounds were developed to save users the inconvenience.

29 Aug 2021

Microsoft

Microsoft may not provide Windows 11 updates to older computers

Microsoft has clarified that it won't block the installation of Windows 11 on computers with older CPUs if you update using the ISO disk image.

16 Jun 2021

Windows 11

Windows 11 leaked ahead of launch! Here's everything that's changed

Remember how Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that he had been testing a new version of Windows? The company even announced Windows 10's official retirement date alongside a Windows-related launch event slated for June 24.

02 Feb 2020

Apple

iPad Pro vs Surface Pro: Which one is better?

Apple's iPad Pro is one of the most powerful tablet-laptop hybrids out there, and it has become only better with the new iPadOS that enables a desktop-like experience.

30 May 2019

Microsoft

#SneakPeek: How will Microsoft's Windows 11 look like

If we look at recent iterations of Windows operating system, Windows 10 has to be the undisputed winner.

15 May 2019

Microsoft

Using Windows 7? Install this update to avoid WannaCry-like attack

Back in 2017, the infamous WannaCry ransomware plagued hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe.

01 May 2019

Reddit

#GamingBytes: Giving 'Endgame' spoilers could get you banned from games

One of the worst things you can do today is spoiling the suspense of a cultural phenomenon.

24 Mar 2019

India

Best laptops available in India under Rs. 50,000

Given the ever-increasing makes/OEMs of laptops, choosing the right one can be difficult, especially when you are running on a tight budget.

15 Jan 2019

Microsoft

Microsoft will soon end support for Windows 7: Details here

In a major, albeit expected, move, Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on Windows 7 - its much-loved desktop operating system.

12 Dec 2018

Microsoft

Multiple bugs left Microsoft accounts vulnerable to attacks: Details here

A series of bugs left millions of Microsoft accounts - Office, Outlook, Onedrive, etc - vulnerable to attacks.

02 Dec 2018

Microsoft

Soon, you'll see which apps use microphone on Windows 10

Microsoft is bringing a new security-focused feature into Windows 10 - the ability to check which apps are using your machine's microphone.

25 Oct 2018

Microsoft

Windows Zero-day vulnerability capable of deleting files uncovered

A new zero-day vulnerability that can be exploited to delete Windows system files has been uncovered by a security researcher.

03 Oct 2018

Microsoft

Here's how you can get Windows 10 October 2018 Update

Yesterday, Microsoft released the latest iteration of Windows 10, officially dubbed October 2018 Update, with a host of new features, improvements.

25 Aug 2018

Norton

#TechBytes: 5 best antivirus softwares to protect your PC

Sensible and safe browsing is the need of the hour for every computer user. We spend a huge number of hours on internet which is an obvious invite for viruses, trojans, spyware, etc. that can infect PCs.

09 Aug 2018

Microsoft

#TechBytes: How to officially install Windows on Mac

It's not common knowledge that Microsoft Windows can be installed on MacBooks, but Apple officially supports running both macOS and Windows on its devices.

02 Aug 2018

Technology

5 top-rated Virtual Reality games released in 2018 so far

Virtual Reality is a digitally-created, artificial environment that provides the experience of a surrounding 3D world with which people can interact through a headset.

29 Jul 2018

Android

Top 6 highly addictive casual games for every platform

Simple video games created for people to just have fun and de-stress are called casual games. They don't demand a lot of time and can be played anytime.

26 Jul 2018

Technology

These are the best videogames released in 2018 so far

The video gaming industry has evolved immensely over the years to become one of the most profitable entertainment businesses.

30 Apr 2018

Microsoft

Everything you should know about the big Windows 10 update

Microsoft has released the latest version of Windows 10 for PCs and tablets called Windows 10 April 2018 update.

17 Mar 2018

Microsoft

Microsoft wants you to use Edge-browser, nevermind what you want

Microsoft has released two new test-build versions of its Windows 10 operating system which feature a major change regarding the company's Edge browser.

03 Sep 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft confirms the date for next major Windows 10 upgrade

It's official! Microsoft's next major update for Windows 10 is set to be released on 17th October this year.

21 Jun 2017

South Korea

S.Korean firm pays $1m ransom to hackers, founder turns bankrupt

Paying ransom to cyber terrorists to get back stolen data- many have done it but none has ever openly admitted it.

28 Apr 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft finally solves its bug problem, nine months after discovery

When a Windows bug without a fix is on the prowl, mayhem is inevitable.