Microsoft Windows is a series of graphical interface operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces (GUI). Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal computer market with over 90% market share, overtaking Mac OS, which had been introduced in 1984.
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You can now use (some) Olympus cameras as webcams
Olympus's cameras are facing an uncertain future after the company announced it would be selling its camera brand to Japan ...
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Windows is coming to Chromebooks as Google partners with Parallels
Parallels has long been known for making it easy to run Windows apps on your Mac. Now the company has partnered with Google ...
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Fujifilm's new app makes it easy to turn your camera into a webcam
Fujifilm's latest app makes it easy to turn your camera into a webcam — if you use Windows or have the right model, that ...
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Microsoft's new PowerToys Run launcher is like macOS's Spotlight for Windows 10
Win+R. It's a command any Windows power-user is familiar with, but the Run launcher has remained basically unchanged for ...
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Microsoft will detail how it plans to unify UWP and Win32 apps at Build 2020
The Universal Windows Platform, UWP for short, was supposed to be the future of Windows. Back when Microsoft still had aspirations ...
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Lenovo made a new ThinkPad keyboard for your desktop - mouse nub and all
It's no secret that ThinkPad laptops have historically had some of the best keyboards on the market - better than many desktop ...
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iPhone spyware campaign reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims for 2 years
The data-stealing iPhone exploits detailed by Google last week may been used for state-sponsored campaigns targeting the ...
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3 ways to maximize your work station at home
Work from home? Maximizing your work station is easier than it sounds. Here are three ways to make the most out of your screen, ...
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Microsoft Edge overtakes Firefox — but good luck dethroning Chrome
Mozilla Firefox has lost its spot as the second most popular browser to Microsoft Edge — but Google's Chrome still lords ...
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Grammarly now works with Microsoft Word for Mac and Word Online
Just a short while after Microsoft announced a Grammarly competitor called Editor, Grammarly announced its writing tool ...
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This school teacher is using VR to teach maths in Half Life: Alyx
Who said school has to suck? Meeet Charles Coomber — the teacher fighting coronavirus boredom by using VR to teach angle ...
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An open Windows vulnerability lets attackers install malware through documents
Last night, Microsoft noted there's an unpatched bug in Windows that might allow attackers to install malware or ransomware ...
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Microsoft's Surface Duo is reportedly launching months earlier than expected
As a tech reporter, I'm used to seeing companies announce a product early only to delay it by months come release time. So ...
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Why laptops could be facing the end of the line
Microsoft’s recent announcement that it would end support for users of its Windows 7 operating system had stress written ...
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North Korean hacker group Lazarus is using Telegram to steal cryptocurrency
A hacking group believed to be from North Korea is reportedly stepping up its game to continue its cryptocurrency stealing ...
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Microsoft redesigns over 100 icons, including the Windows logo
Microsoft announced its new Fluent Design system way back in 2017, but it's only recently that we've begun to see the new ...
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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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How to easily access the elusive em-dash — on Windows and Mac
It's not that difficult to type en-dashes and em-dashes. You just need to know the shortcuts. Here's how to do it on both ...
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Logitech's MX wireless keyboard and mouse combo works like a dream
Logitech has hit a homerun with the MX Master 3 and MX Keys: it's a wireless mouse and keyboard combo exeprience at its best. ...
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PSA: Scammers are exploiting a Firefox bug to lock users out of the browser
Firefox users are being targeted by malicious websites that display a fake warning message and then completely lock them ...
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Major Chinese browser ‘Maxthon’ has a bug that allows anyone admin access
One of China's most popular browsers, Maxthon, has a bug in its Windows version that can allow a hacker to take admin control ...
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Windows users can now use Yubico's security keys to log in to their PCs
Swedish company Yubico has announced that its hardware security keys can now be used to login to a local Windows OS account. ...
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Microsoft rolls out Tamper Protection for Windows antivirus to keep hackers at bay
Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of Tamper Protection feature for its Windows Defender Antivirus ...
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The Razer Blade helped me ditch my MacBook — but I bought a desktop instead
I loved the Razer Blade. It restored my trust in Windows and helped me overcome my fear of ditching MacBooks. But I ended ...
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CHEAP: Hurry, get $1,650 (!!!) off this 1TB Surface Laptop with an i7 CPU & 16GB RAM
Don't rush into buying the new Surface Laptop 3 yet — its first-gen sibling is dirt-cheap now, and it's packing an i7 CPU, ...
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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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I, an Apple fan, don't know how to feel about Microsoft's new Surface devices
After Microsoft unveiled a whole load of interesting gear at its Surface event, an Apple fan tries to understand if this ...
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CHEAP: Forget about the cloud, get this 2TB Hitachi drive for $30
Is your phone and laptop storage filled to the brim? Well, you're in luck: eBay's got a killer discount on the Hitachi Ultrastar ...
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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 ...
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HP's new Spectre x360 13 brings more power in a smaller, sleeker package
HP has been seriously upping its design game the last few years, what with some svelte laptops and even one that was basically ...
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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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91% of Russians would rather pirate than pay for content, survey shows
A new survey reveals that only 9 percent of Russians prefer to stick to exclusively legal content, while the rest are cool ...
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Microsoft's new font for devs is very aesthetically pleasing (and free)
Microsoft has crafted a new font specifically built with developers in mind. It's called Cascadia Code, and you can already ...
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Rockstar Games releases a PC launcher for some reason
Rockstar this week joined the ranks of game publishers who have launched their own PC game libraries. The Rockstar Games ...
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French cyber-cops shut down Monero-mining botnet that infected 850,000 computers across 100 countries
Authorities in France say they have shut down a cryptocurrency mining botnet that had infected more than 850,000 computers ...
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Microsoft to announce new Surface devices on October 2
It's that time of year again: Microsoft has new Surface devices to announce. The company today sent out invites for its next ...
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Researcher discloses second Steam zero-day exploit after being shut out of bug bounty program (Update: fixed in beta channel)
A second zero-day vulnerability has been publicly disclosed in Steam gaming client by security researcher Vasily Kravets ...
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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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Drowning? Here are the best to-do apps to sort your life out
Here's a list featuring some of the best to-do apps to help you win at life. Thank us later.
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This retro-styled OS is actually a delightful feed of 90s-inspired tunes and videos
Poolside.FM is a gorgeous music and video curation service disguised as a retro Mac OS that lets you turn it up like they ...
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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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German schools ban Microsoft Office 365 amid privacy concerns (Updated)
The German state of Hesse has ruled it's illegal for its schools to use Microsoft's Windows 10 and Office 365 citing "privacy ...
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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, ...
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RIP Backgammon -- Microsoft to shutter its Internet Games service by next year
Pour one out for a casual gaming staple. Microsoft announced it'll be shuttering its Internet Games service for Windows XP, ...
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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 ...
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Is Microsoft teasing a Netflix tie-in? Stranger Things have happened
Microsoft yesterday took to Twitter and Instagram to tease social media denizens with a cryptic Windows 1.0 video. After ...
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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, ...
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CHEAP: $60 for this 2TB Western Digital portable HD? TIME TO TEAR OFF OUR CLOTHES IN JOY
Everyone needs a hard drive. Whether you want to easily transport your data, or keep your files safe, this 2TB external portable ...
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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, ...
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CHEAP: Suck it, reality — Samsung’s Odyssey+ VR headset has $200 off
The world is terrible. And the best way to escape it? A VR headset. Specifically, Samsung's Odyssey+ VR headset, which is ...
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Microsoft bundles Xbox Game Pass and Live Gold in a $15 monthly plan
Microsoft officially launches Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $14.99, almost two months after it was unveiled as a beta.
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Microsoft seems very proud of its smart contract auditing tools for blockchain
Microsoft is very proud of its Azure Blockchain-powered smart contract auditing tools for Ethereum which supposedly make ...
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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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You can now try out Microsoft's Edge browser for macOS
Microsoft has officially announced a preview of its Microsoft Edge browser for the macOS, the first web browser since Internet ...
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Microsoft removes Huawei laptop listings from its online store
Microsoft has stopped selling the Huawei MateBook X Pro in its online store in the wake of the US Government's blacklisting ...
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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. ...
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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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Arkadium CEO Jessica Rovello on Solitaire's enduring appeal
There's a certain kind of computer game everyone plays, the kind that have been around for so long most people don't even ...
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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 ...
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Steam vulnerability exposed users to account hijacking and malware
A vulnerability in Valve's Steam client made it possible to take over user accounts, pilfer their items, and infect their ...
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PSA: Don't use this fake Wasabi wallet to 'store' your Bitcoin
Watch out! Wasabi, the popular anonymizing cryptocurrency wallet, has been been duped by scammers in an apparent bid to steal ...
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Windows 10 test update lets you mirror your Android phone on your PC
Ever since Microsoft gave up on Windows Phone, the company has been focusing instead on tightening integration with the big ...
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Microsoft brings Halo to Steam, pigs fly
Microsoft today announced it's bringing the Halo Master Chief Collection to the PC -- and not just to its own store. Instead, ...
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Huawei's new MateBook X Pro makes one of the best Windows laptops even better
Huawei's original MateBook x Pro was among the very best Windows laptops money could buy - and it was reasonably priced to ...
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Microsoft is euthanizing Windows 10 Mobile in 2019
Just a few days after announcing it would stop supporting Windows 7 soon, Microsoft is sounding the death knell for another ...
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Windows 10's search bar and Cortana split up on good terms
Since Windows 10's inception Cortana has been directly integrated into the search bar. The idea was that it would make it ...
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Goodbye old friend: Microsoft to end support for Windows 7 in one year
It's not surprising to see PC users running an old version of Windows. Whether they refuse to switch to Windows 10's service ...
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PSA: Windows 10 will soon 'reserve' 7GB of your system drive for updates
Fair warning: next time Microsoft rolls out one of its big semi-annual Windows 10 updates, you'll probably lose a big chunk ...
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25 of our favorite Mac apps (2018 Edition)
It's that time of year again, a time to look back and reflect on the best new apps and the trusted, reliable applications ...
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TNW's favorite apps for Windows users in 2018
Microsoft's app store for Windows has become a fairly impressive library of software for users, and we want our readers to ...
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We stopped using these apps in 2018 — here’s why
To stop using an app is easier said than done. Still, TNW's incredible staff writers mustered the strength to do so -- you ...
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Zoom bug let attackers hijack your screens during conference calls
Videoconferencing is almost always terrible at the best of times, but can you imagine someone taking control of your screen ...
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Microsoft is reportedly building a Chromium-based browser to replace Edge
Microsoft is working on a replacement for its Edge browser - which is the default option in Windows 10 - that will use Google's ...
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Report: Microsoft’s enterprise products covertly gather personal data on users
Microsoft collects and stores personal data about the behavior of individual users of its enterprise offerings on a large ...
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North Korean hackers are targeting cryptocurrency traders with fake software
Kaspersky Labs has discovered a North Korean hacking crew is targeting cryptocurrency traders by trojanizing exchange software. ...
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Apple runs into another embarrassing issue with the new MacBook Pro
A series of embarrassing gaffes in Cupertino are leading many to question whether Apple has lost its eye for detail. Just ...
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Apple apologizes, issues fix for MacBook Pro throttling 'bug'
Apple's biggest MacBook Pro update in years ran into trouble out of the gate due to throttling issues. With any luck, this ...
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Tempted to try Windows 10? New 'emulator' let's you do it without installing the OS
If you're an OS X user that's curious about Windows 10 -- or perhaps you're a Windows 7 or 8 user that keeps swatting away ...
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Soundnode is the SoundCloud desktop app you've been waiting for
And it works on Mac, Linux as well as Windows.
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Microsoft's Office Remote lets you control Powerpoint presentations with your Android device
Microsoft quietly launched a new Android app that lets you control Powerpoint presentations on your PC over Bluetooth, called ...
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Look through Windows — get to know all things Linux at 88% off
Sure, picking up something as unfamiliar as Linux can employ a learning curve, but with training like you’ll find in the ...
