Gizmodo

JUNE 10, 2021

As we wait to hear more about the next big update for Windows, Microsoft just teased the upcoming launch event with a medley of various startup sounds. The melodies for Windows 95, Windows XP, and Windows 7 have all been slowed down and linked together to form an 11-minute “slo-fi” experience.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Microsoft will soon force Windows 11 Pro users to create a Microsoft account and be connected to the internet for the initial setup process. The new requirements mirror those for Windows 11 Home, which has required an internet connection and account since it launched in October of last year. Read more.

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

Microsoft wants to make Windows 11 more flexible and open We’ve got a special episode of Decoder today — I’m talking to Satya Nadella, the CEO and chairman of Microsoft. If you think that sounds like a pretty intense role reversal for Apple and Microsoft, well, you’re not wrong.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We already know Microsoft is launching Windows 11 on Oct. 5, but what would a new operating system be without new hardware to showcase it? Microsoft is having what many have pegged as a Surface hardware event on Sept. 22 at 8 a.m.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 31, 2021

We’re getting closer to a Windows 11 launch date: Microsoft announced that the next generation of its operating system for PCs will begin rolling out as a free upgrade beginning Oct. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 24, 2021

Microsoft just took the wraps off Windows 11 , its long-awaited visual overhaul of the PC operating system used by more than a billion people. But now that we know what Windows 11 looks like, how can you start using it? Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 27, 2021

Windows 11 is going to be a major upgrade. But before you can get there, Microsoft wants you to have the necessary hardware. The company published a blog post officially detailing the system requirements for Windows 11.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 30, 2021

Microsoft is cautioning that those who take an alternative road to installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware won’t receive software updates. Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 3, 2021

Windows 11 is arriving later this year , and with it, a new refreshed version of MS Paint and Photos. Initially spotted by Windows Latest , Microsoft has quietly posted pics of the two refreshed apps on Unsplash. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 26, 2021

Windows 11 is on the way, and it’s going to bring with it a new look, new colors , and new features when it becomes available later in the year. But not everything that’s currently in Windows 10 is going to survive the upgrade. Read more.

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Gizmodo

APRIL 20, 2021

Microsoft is reportedly reworking its entire Store app in Windows 10, including policy changes for developers and making the UI easier to navigate. Windows Central reports the changes are a sweeping rejuvenation of the Microsoft Store, changes that will hopefully encourage Windows 10 users to use the app more often… Read more.

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Gizmodo

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Windows 11 is here, which means that third-party utilities for Microsoft’s brand new operating system are rolling out as well. Some of them bring back features that haven’t been carried over from Windows 10, and some of them add extra functionality on top of Windows 11. Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 27, 2021

Windows 11 is on the way, and if you’re curious, you can actually try it out right now. If you’d rather wait for polished public version of Microsoft’s next operating system to be released, there are some things you need to check on your PC ahead of time to make sure there’s a smooth and stress-free transition.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

There are plenty of reasons why you might wait to upgrade to Windows 11. In many cases, your machine might not be ready for the update, but upgrading to a new operating system can be a significant disruption to your daily life. The last thing some of us can take right now is the loss of routine. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 14, 2021

We still don’t know what’s next for Windows, though we will almost certainly find out at Microsoft’s event on June 24. Both Nvidia and Microsoft are urging users to upgrade to the latest, lest they get left behind in unsupported software land. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 7, 2021

Windows users, listen up. Late Tuesday, Microsoft released an emergency patch for a critical security bug dubbed “PrintNightmare.” Per Microsoft, attackers can take advantage of this vulnerability to install malicious code, view or change a person’s data, or even “create new accounts with full user rights”—so download… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 15, 2021

We’re just one week away from finding out what Microsoft has in store for the next version of Windows, but developer build leaks indicate Windows 11 is getting a dramatic visual overhaul. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 26, 2022

Microsoft today previewed its first major Windows 11 update, which will bring taskbar improvements and long-awaited Android app integration. Also coming to the desktop OS are redesigned Notepad and Media Player apps and new ways to share windows.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 25, 2024

These purchasing standards, which were disclosed on December 26, are currently in effect and extend their influence to Microsoft’s Windows operating system and database software from international sources, with a preference for Chinese-made alternatives, as indicated in the report. and China.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 4, 2021

More than six years after the release of Windows 10, Microsoft is releasing the next big chapter in its ubiquitous OS on Oct. A recent survey suggests that more than 60% of people aren’t even aware that Windows 11 is coming out, which indicates there probably won’t be a mad rush to upgrade. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 28, 2022

Windows 11 has been available to install since last October, and its first major update is already on the way. But Microsoft also released another OS, Windows 11 SE, which looks like Windows 11 and shares some common features, but there are also a slew of differences that separate Windows 11 SE laptops from their full… Read more.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 15, 2021

There are plenty of reasons why you might not be rushing out to upgrade to Windows 11. Emojis might be low on that list, but the fact that Microsoft isn’t delivering on the three-dimensional pop-out emoji it promised us months ago is not a great sign. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 20, 2022

With the release of Windows 11 , Microsoft took a big step toward modernizing its desktop OS by redesigning outdated interfaces. But when the update arrived, the reception was mixed. Some things looked great, others were wonky (a centered Taskbar, really?!), and then there were some areas that seemed completely… Read more.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

These certifications, offered by Microsoft, are recognized globally as benchmarks of expertise in working with Microsoft products and technologies. Holding a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert certification can significantly enhance career prospects and earning potential.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Windows software can be a gateway for bad people to gain access to your company Image Credit: Alexander Popov. How much Microsoft windows software is being used at your company? However, the bad guys out there know this and they are using Microsoft software to gain access to our company.

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Gizmodo

APRIL 7, 2022

I want to thank whatever stars aligned that surfaced this video of the Windows 95 launch event in my algorithm. While clips from the presentation have floated around online for decades, the full 90-minute keynote has been harder to track down. Uploaded this week by the angels over at the Blue OS Museum YouTube account … Read more.

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Gizmodo

MAY 7, 2021

Despite being announced back in the fall of 2019 and having already suffered from multiple delays, a new report is claiming that Windows 10X won’t ship in 2021 and possibly may never see an official retail launch. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 1, 2021

It hasn’t even been a whole week, and Windows 11 has already been successfully ported over to a smartphone. A very committed student of engineering, Gustave Monce , published a video to YouTube showing the latest developer preview of Windows 11 running on an old Windows Phone. Read more.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Microsoft announced today that Windows 11 beta users can now try out Android apps on their PC. But curiously, there are only 50 apps available. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 24, 2021

Windows is my desktop operating system. It’s what I’ve been using all my life. I feel just as married to it as my Android smartphone, which has been my mobile OS since the dawn of smartphones (or just shortly thereafter). But despite the different ways that I can sync the two platforms through apps and browsers, I… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 29, 2021

Between TPMs, CPUs, and UEFIs, the system requirements for upgrading to Windows 11 haven’t been the easiest to figure out. Microsoft changed them only hours after pushing out the first Insider Preview Build for early adopters. If you’re wondering exactly what you’ll need to run Windows 11, we’re here to make some… Read more.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 11, 2022

If you were brave enough to be an early adopter of the Microsoft Surface Duo, you might also be fearless enough to install Windows 11 on it. I’m here to tell you how to do it, but I’m also here to tell you not to do it. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 25, 2021

When Microsoft introduced Windows 11 this week, it also made a fanfare of bringing Android apps to the OS through the Amazon Appstore. It’s an exciting feature both for Windows diehards looking for more ways to tinker and for casual users who might want the added utility of an Android app.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Those who were brave enough to download Windows 11 might have noticed that, while the new OS is more attractive than those before it, some interfaces are stuck in the stone age. Read more.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 11, 2021

The latest Windows 10 update isn’t playing nice with some printers. Read more.

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The Verge

JUNE 22, 2020

The common ARM-based architecture across Apple’s products should now make it easier for developers to write and optimize apps across every major Apple device. Apple’s transition to ARM follows a similar move by Microsoft to experiment with Windows on ARM nearly a decade ago.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The Windows 11 rollout is underway, with brand new PCs and newer hardware the first in line. If you’re on an older machine, you might have to wait a few months to see an option to upgrade. Read more.

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