Windows is an operating system developed by Microsoft. It has iterations for PC, servers, and formerly mobile devices. The original Windows (1.0) was released in 1985, and the various OS versions collectively enjoy the majority market share of PC operating systems.
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The Windows 10 October 2018 Update is available now -- here are the best features
At today's Surface event, Microsoft revealed that this month's Windows 10 October 2018 Update is now available to download, and it includes a plethora of new features. You can read all about it on Microsoft's blog post here, but we've gone ahead and distilled some of the best changes ...
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Microsoft's Windows 10 October 2018 update can't check storage space – here's what to do
The Windows 10 October Update won't be able to check your system to determine if it has enough space for the install. That's ...
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Relive the glory days of Windows 2000 in the comfort of a browser window
Back in the year 2000 (can you believe that was 18 years ago?), there were two big versions of Windows to choose from. While Microsoft built the disastrous Window ME for consumers - which was arguably even worse than Vista - all the cool kids knew Windows 2000 was what you really ...
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Chromebooks to get new Windows 10 dual-booting feature called Campfire
Chromebook goes all Bootcamp with Campfire
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Windows 10 will soon prevent updates from unexpectedly rebooting your PC
A new feature that's currently available in the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 (RS5) uses machine learning to predict ...
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Microsoft's free Whiteboard app for Windows is a dead-simple way to brainstorm with your team
Microsoft's Whiteboard app for Windows 10 devices is a free tool for collaborating on ideas with as many people as you like, ...
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QuickLook lets you preview Windows files without opening them, macOS-style
Quick Look is one of the handiest features in macOS: click on any file and press the space bar, and voilà! An instant preview ...
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WhatsApp might be working on a 'real' Windows app ahead of the Surface Phone
WhatsApp is one of few developers that consistently delivered updates to its Windows Phone app, but a report by Windows Central suggests WhatsApp is actually getting ready to deliver a proper desktop app as well. Cncept art for a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version of WhatsApp ...
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Microsoft brings SwiftKey to Windows, hinting at dual-screen laptops
When Microsoft bought popular keyboard app SwiftKey, it seemed likely some of the keyboard's features would make their way to Windows desktops. Now nearly two years later, we're finally seeing the fruits of the purchase. What's new? The latest Windows Insider Build includes 'SwiftKey ...
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It sure looks like Google is trying to make Pixelbooks run Windows
A few months ago, we reported that Google might be working on a way to dual boot operating systems on its Pixelbook, thanks to mysterious references to 'Alt OS' in a firmware development branch. Now there's even more evidence pointing towards the ability to run Windows somewhere ...
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Microsoft's new free racing game for Windows only requires a mouse to play
Microsoft just launched Miami Street, a free-to-play racing game for Windows 10 that's designed to get you tearing up the ...
