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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Apple patches zero-day ransomware flaw in Windows version of iTunes
Apple has patched a zero-day flaw in iTunes app for Windows that allowed hackers to evade detection and install BitPaymer ...
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Microsoft teases Windows 10X, optimized for dual screens
Microsoft revealed a new expression of Windows 10 at today's Surface event, called Windows 10X. This new version of Windows is optimized to work with dual-screen devices, such as the Surfaces Neo and Duo, also announced at the same event. https://twitter.com/surface/status/1179414999812497409 Windows ...
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Microsoft issues emergency Windows patch to address Internet Explorer zero-day flaw
Microsoft has issued an emergency out-of-band security update to address two critical vulnerabilities impacting Internet ...
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PSA: Update your Windows machine now to fix 29 Critical security vulnerabilities
Microsoft has patched four serious vulnerabilities that could allow a malicious actor to remotely take control of Windows ...
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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. ...
