Aug 19, 2015 | Microsoft, updates, Windows tips, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Previously: What’s new in Windows 10? Should you upgrade to Windows 10? Today: When should you upgrade to Windows 10? Spoiler alert! When should you upgrade to Windows 10? October. After Service Pack 1 is released, probably on Patch Tuesday, October 13. Windows 10...
Aug 16, 2015 | updates, Windows tips, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Previously: What’s new in Windows 10? Today: Should you upgrade to Windows 10? Next: When should you upgrade to Windows 10? If you read the last article, you have the basics: Windows 10 is an incremental but quite nice upgrade, combining elements from Windows 7 and 8...
Aug 13, 2015 | Cortana, Microsoft, updates, Windows tips, Windows10
The worldwide Windows 10 rollout has been proceeding for two weeks. Before long some of you are going to be notified that your free upgrade is available for the taking. Time to get ready! There are three questions to talk about. • What’s new in Windows 10? • Should...
Jul 30, 2015 | Microsoft, updates, Windows10
Microsoft started sending upgrade notices to millions of people on Wednesday. You may see the above notice on your computer at any time, notifying you that you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Microsoft is single-handedly straining the content delivery networks...
Jul 9, 2015 | Adobe, Chrome, IE, security, updates
Hackers got an unexpected present this week: a vulnerability in Adobe Flash that can be used to break into PCs, along with detailed instructions about how to use it. Adobe issued a patch within 24 hours, so you’re safe as long as you get the update promptly. Practical...
Jul 5, 2015 | Microsoft, software, updates, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Microsoft is reneging on its promise to deliver Windows 10 to you on July 29 – and it’s the best thing it could have done. I still want you to wait 30-60 days after July 29 before you upgrade, but Microsoft may help by not letting you see the upgrade button until...
