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Will using a VPN help protect me from malware or ransomware? [Ask ZDNet]

Got a tech question? Ed Bott and ZDNet's team of editors and experts probably have the answer.

July 1, 2022 by Ed Bott in VPN

How to improve and enhance the Windows 11 Taskbar

Not happy with the Windows 11 Taskbar? You can change the look, layout, and other elements in Windows and through a third-party utility.

June 29, 2022 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

How to replace your Windows 11 Start menu with a third-party app

Don't like the new Start menu in Windows 11? Here's how to replace it with a more user-friendly tool.

June 22, 2022 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

June 15: It's the end of the Internet Explorer era

Microsoft is ending support for IE 11 on June 15, as planned. Here's which versions will no longer get security updates and what Microsoft says will happen next.

June 14, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Windows 10

Windows 11: Microsoft gives Notepad an update it thinks you will enjoy

Microsoft's Windows Notepad app now has improved Arm64 support and more.

June 10, 2022 by Liam Tung in Windows 11

Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 11 22H2 to testers in the Release Preview channel

Even though Windows 11 22H2 isn't expected to start rolling out to mainstream users until this fall, Microsoft is encouraging business users to start testing it via the Release Preview channel beginning now.

June 8, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Windows 11

Microsoft's new 'autopatch' service for Windows PC just took another step forwards

Microsoft aims to make Patch Tuesday just another Tuesday.

June 6, 2022 by Liam Tung in Security

How to manage your security questions for a local Windows account

A local Windows account requires you to set up three security questions. Here's how this works in Windows 10 and 11.

June 3, 2022 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

Is your Windows license legal? Should you even care?

Microsoft has made Windows licensing and activation ridiculously complex. Here's what you need to know.

June 2, 2022 by Ed Bott in Windows 11

Microsoft's $599 Surface Laptop Go 2 is available for pre-order right now

Microsoft just announced the Surface Laptop Go 2, starting at $599. It's available to order starting June 1, with deliveries arriving June 7.

June 1, 2022 by Jason Cipriani in Laptops

This zero-day Windows flaw opens a backdoor to hackers via Microsoft Word. Here's how to fix it

Microsoft recommends disabling a protocol used for troubleshooting Windows bugs that attackers are abusing with a malicious Word document.

May 31, 2022 by Liam Tung in Security

These are Windows users' favorite apps in the revamped Microsoft Store

Microsoft's new awards promote the best and most popular apps in its Store.

May 31, 2022 by Liam Tung in Operating Systems

Windows 11 makes it easier than ever to set up a new PC with your favourite apps

Microsoft makes it easier to re-install apps on a new PC from the Microsoft Store and rolls out new developer-friendly features.

May 30, 2022 by Liam Tung in Operating Systems

How to move the Windows 11 Start button back to where it belongs

Microsoft moved the Start button in Windows 11, but you can move it back with a few clicks.

May 27, 2022 by Jason Cipriani in Microsoft

How to link and sync your Android phone with Windows 11

By linking your Android phone, you can intercept phones calls, text messages, and more on your Windows PC. Here's how.

May 27, 2022 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

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A brief history of Microsoft's Surface: Missteps and successes

Microsoft started working on the hybrid devices that now make up the Surface family back in 2009. The group has made some missteps along the way, but today its lineup of Windows 10 devices is genuinely impressive and widely imitated. Here's how the brand has evolved.

September 27, 2019 by Ed Bott in Windows 10

How Microsoft lost its monopoly in web browsers

At the dawn of the Internet age, Microsoft used every trick it knew to dominate the World Wide Web. That strategy worked for a few years, but aggressive antitrust enforcement and equally aggressive competitors crushed the company's onetime dominance. Here's a quarter-century of history that explains just what happened.

August 24, 2019 by Ed Bott in Cloud

How to perform a clean install of Windows 10: Here's a step-by-step checklist

A clean install is the perfect way to get a fresh start with a Windows PC. Use this checklist to make sure you take care of the small details that make a big difference in productivity

July 31, 2019 by Ed Bott in Windows 10

Linux survival guide: These 21 applications let you move easily between Linux and Windows

If you need to navigate regularly between Linux and the Windows world, there are many applications that can make your job easier. We spotlight 21 quality applications that will pave the way.

July 26, 2019 by David Gewirtz in Linux

Windows 10 apps: Which are worth keeping? Which ones should you dump?

Every installation of Windows 10 includes a huge collection of built-in apps. Some are Universal apps that are updated from the Microsoft Store. Others are legacy apps that hang around because other programs expect them to be there. If you prefer a tidy system, many (but not all) of these apps can be uninstalled, especially if you prefer a third-party alternative. This gallery offers a comprehensive look at how to unclutter your copy of Windows 10.

April 23, 2019 by Ed Bott in Windows 10

Windows 10 May 2019 Update: The new features that matter most

Windows 10 version 1903, which will be officially dubbed the May 2019 Update, begins rolling out soon. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in yet another feature-packed semi-annual release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)

April 5, 2019 by Ed Bott in Windows 10

Windows 10 October 2018 Update: The new features that matter most

Windows 10 version 1809, officially the October 2018 Update,started rolling out October 2. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in this surprisingly feature-packed release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)

October 3, 2018 by Ed Bott in Windows 10

How to run Windows 10 and Windows applications on your Mac

macOS is a great platform, but there are times when some Mac users still need access to Windows and Windows apps.

May 19, 2018 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Apple

Here's what's new in Windows 10 April 2018 Update

The latest Windows 10 feature update includes the first public release of the Timeline feature as well as dozens of smaller enhancements to the Windows 10 user experience. Here's what you can expect.

May 8, 2018 by Ed Bott in Windows 10

16 Cortana shortcuts, secrets, and power tips

The Cortana web service is tightly tied to Windows 10, which means you can get instant answers to some common questions and calculations without having to open a web browser. Here are 16 tricks that work directly in the Windows 10 search box.

April 14, 2018 by Ed Bott in Windows 10

In Memoriam: All the consumer products Microsoft has killed off

In the early days of the PC revolution, Microsoft aggressively pursued the consumer market with products and services built for fun and games. In recent years, with the notable exception of Xbox and related gaming products, Microsoft has been killing off those products. Here's a look at the departed.

April 9, 2018 by Ed Bott in Microsoft

Build yourself a Windows-powered iMac Pro clone

Like the look of Apple's new iMac Pro workstation, but you're a Windows user so macOS is a no-go zone for you? No worries! You can get all the power and performance of the iMac Pro while still being able to run Windows.

June 13, 2017 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

The best ways to run Windows 10 on your Mac

While many are switching to Mac to break free of Windows, some of us still need to have access to the operating system to run specific applications or to carry out testing and development. Whatever your reason for wanting to run Windows 10 on your Mac, you have a number of options available to you.

June 7, 2017 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

No TPM (Trusted Platform Module) in your PC? No problem, here's how to fit one

Want to use the Windows BitLocker feature but there's no TPM in your PC? No problems. Here's how you can fit one yourself for under $20.

May 19, 2017 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Security

Supercharge Windows 10: Replacement apps that blow away standard Windows programs

Windows 10 comes with a whole bunch of helpful apps. Unfortunately, some of them aren't as powerful as you might like. Fear not, for we have 15 power tools that will help you supercharge your Windows install.

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Will using a VPN help protect me from malware or ransomware? [Ask ZDNet]

How to improve and enhance the Windows 11 Taskbar

How to replace your Windows 11 Start menu with a third-party app

June 15: It's the end of the Internet Explorer era

Windows 11: Microsoft gives Notepad an update it thinks you will enjoy

Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 11 22H2 to testers in the Release Preview channel

Microsoft's new 'autopatch' service for Windows PC just took another step forwards

How to manage your security questions for a local Windows account

Is your Windows license legal? Should you even care?

Microsoft's $599 Surface Laptop Go 2 is available for pre-order right now

This zero-day Windows flaw opens a backdoor to hackers via Microsoft Word. Here's how to fix it

These are Windows users' favorite apps in the revamped Microsoft Store

Windows 11 makes it easier than ever to set up a new PC with your favourite apps

How to move the Windows 11 Start button back to where it belongs

How to link and sync your Android phone with Windows 11

A brief history of Microsoft's Surface: Missteps and successes

How Microsoft lost its monopoly in web browsers

How to perform a clean install of Windows 10: Here's a step-by-step checklist

Linux survival guide: These 21 applications let you move easily between Linux and Windows

Windows 10 apps: Which are worth keeping? Which ones should you dump?

Windows 10 May 2019 Update: The new features that matter most

Windows 10 October 2018 Update: The new features that matter most

How to run Windows 10 and Windows applications on your Mac

Here's what's new in Windows 10 April 2018 Update

16 Cortana shortcuts, secrets, and power tips

In Memoriam: All the consumer products Microsoft has killed off

Build yourself a Windows-powered iMac Pro clone

The best ways to run Windows 10 on your Mac

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Supercharge Windows 10: Replacement apps that blow away standard Windows programs

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