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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This Bluetooth security flaw could let hackers track your Windows, iOS, and macOS devices
Researchers from Boston University discovered a Bluetooth flaw that could expose most devices to third-party tracking and leak ...
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How to get surround sound on any headphones with Windows 10 and Xbox One
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Buying a set of surround sound speakers can be an expensive endeavor, generally requiring an A/V receiver and at least for speakers (but probably ...
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Review: Microsoft's Windows 1.11 is an Upside Down mess
Microsoft today announced that it was the year 1985. We checked the Microsoft store to confirm this and, as Windows 1.11 was just made available, the Redmond company's story checks out. Here's the message, as we received it: Microsoft and Netflix have partnered up to celebrate ...
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How to install and use Alexa on Windows 10
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. If you've ever tried to use Microsoft's built-in virtual assistant for Windows 10, Cortana, thinking it would function like Amazon's Alexa, ...
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Kano’s next computer kit is a $300 Windows convertible laptop for kids
Kano's not all about Linux anymore
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How to easily type emoji, emoticons, and symbols in Windows 10
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. We're all used to typing emoji on our smartphones and tablets, but not so much on our PCs. I certainly don't know of any desktop or ...
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Microsoft stops asking you to change your Windows 10 password every 60 days
Microsoft has finally removed its 60-day password expiration policy from its Windows 10 security baseline. So no need to ...
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Microsoft's Windows 10 May 2019 Update is now out, new 'Light' theme included
Keeping to its promise of semiannual updates, Microsoft today announced it's made the next big version of Windows 10 available. The simply-named Windows 10 May 2019 update isn't as packed with features as its predecessors, but there are still a few things to note. In particular, it ...
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Passwordless web gets a boost from Windows Hello FIDO2 certification
Microsoft announces that Windows Hello, a passwordless authentication method for Windows 10 users, is now a FIDO2 certified ...
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Windows 10 gets a legit Linux kernel and a souped-up terminal app
Oh Satya, you are spoiling us.
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Windows 10 now lets you pull out USB drives without 'safely removing' them
For years you might have been clicking on safely remove hardware to remove your USB drive, no more. Micrsoft's new policy ...
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Windows 10's next update will give you more freedom to upgrade when you want
It's a good idea to update your computer. Updates keep you safe from ever-evolving malware and sometimes include cool new ...
