How to prepare for the Windows 7/8.1 ‘patchocalypse’
Microsoft is changing the way it patches Windows 7 and 8.1. Here’s what we know -- and what to do to keep having Windows your way
Stories by Woody Leonhard
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Go pro: The power user's guide to PowerShell
PowerShell is a powerful tool to master. Here’s our step-by-step guide to getting familiar with Windows’ über language
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Still searching for a killer app in Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Or have we reached the point where killer apps just don’t matter?
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Review: Windows 10 Anniversary Update fails to excite
The new upgrade introduces small improvements across the board, but nothing to sway Windows 7 stalwarts
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Is Windows 10 beta build 14393 the final Windows 10 Anniversary Update?
Even though the beta released yesterday has a significant, acknowledged bug, build 14393 will likely be RTM
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20 fixes for a Windows 10 update meltdown
Latest Win10 update got you fuming? Here’s how to get your PC back on track
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How to roll back your Windows 10 upgrade
Windows 10 not your cup of tea? Here's how to get back to your previous version of Win7 or Win8.1
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Review: New Windows 10 version still can't beat Windows 7
Microsoft’s 'Fall Update' promised to put the finishing touches on Windows 10 -- it doesn’t
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Windows 10 Preview build 10576 boasts changes so small you may miss them entirely
Rumors are swirling that this build may be the RTM version, but we're not quite there yet
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Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 problems proliferate
Despite firmware and driver updates, users are reporting persistent problems with Microsoft's three-day-old laptop and tablet
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12 Windows 10 install issues -- and what to do about them
Having trouble installing and setting up Win10? You aren’t alone. Here are a dozen-plus of the most common problems, along with a few solutions
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New Windows 10 Insider build 10532 rolling out to those with build 10525
It’s official, there's a new Win10 Insider Preview build rolling out right now
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KB 3081448, KB 3081449, and KB 3081452 arrive on Windows 10 sans documentation
If you're running Windows 10 RTM (build 10240), you just got Cumulative Update 5 and two other surprises with no pedigree -- and your machine will reboot tonight
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How stealthy patches could bring down all of Windows 10
Here's a simple scenario where the lack of patch information could severely limit Windows 10's acceptance
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How to get rid of the 'Your upgrade to Windows 10 is ready' lock
Those of you who signed up for the Windows 10 upgrade but changed your mind may be able to crawl out
