opinion
For tech users, change is goodIt’s increasingly important to avoid platform lock-in, whether you’re a dedicated Windows user, an Apple fan, or prefer Android — because with technology, change is a constant.
By Susan Bradley
Jul 17, 2023 5 mins
Apple Microsoft Small and Medium Business
opinion
Of cut cables and the sad state of tech supportOne of life’s lessons is that tech support never seems to improve, no matter whether it’s a phone company that cut your fiber cable or Microsoft rolling out, then reversing, changes in Windows 11. Something’s got to give.
By Susan Bradley
Jul 5, 2023 5 mins
IT Management Technology Industry
opinion
With one June Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft falls shortThis month's updates for Windows include one fix that requires extra steps to deploy. But you’ll need to do some sleuthing to get the full story.
By Susan Bradley
Jun 20, 2023 5 mins
Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows
opinion
The good and bad about Windows 11The latest version of Windows has seen a slow uptake since it arrived in 2021, but it’s not a bad operating system.
By Susan Bradley
Jun 12, 2023 5 mins
Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows 11
opinion
Microsoft Edge is getting a bit pushyInterface changes, new AI features, and integrations with Microsoft 365 are rolling out to Edge in dribbles, which can be confusing for users and cause headaches for admins.
By Susan Bradley
May 30, 2023 6 mins
Microsoft Microsoft 365 Microsoft Edge
opinion
For Windows 10 PCs — out with the old, in with the new?If you're still running Windows 10 on older hardware, it's time to start planning your upgrade path to Windows 11 and beyond.
By Susan Bradley
May 8, 2023 5 mins
Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows 10
opinion
With Windows 10 going away, time to get serious about Windows 11Microsoft last week made it official: there will be no more big updates for Windows 10. Now, companies have to get serious about moving to its successor.
By Susan Bradley
May 1, 2023 4 mins
Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows 10
opinion
Still using Windows 10 21H2? Time to upgradeFor consumers and smaller businesses, security updates for Windows 10 21H2 will end in June. Here’s how to make sure your systems are on Windows 10 22H2 before support runs out.
By Susan Bradley
Apr 10, 2023 6 mins
Small and Medium Business Windows Windows 10
opinion
Ransomware as a service? Windows users can still fight back.With Attack Surface Reduction rules in Windows 10 and 11 (and other tweaks), users can make it harder for attackers to succeed.
By Susan Bradley
Apr 3, 2023 5 mins
Small and Medium Business Windows 10 Windows 11
opinion
The ever-evolving software subscription modelMicrosoft has been moving to a subscription model for its software for years, and other companies are following suit. Here’s what to keep in mind if you’re making a move from perpetual software to an online version.
By Susan Bradley
Mar 13, 2023 5 mins
Enterprise Applications Microsoft Software Providers
opinion
Software bugs that bug me – and how to swat them downSometimes when things go awry in Windows, the easiest fix is to undo the last thing you did. Here’s how to do some sleuthing to (hopefully) find and fix the problem.
By Susan Bradley
Feb 27, 2023 5 mins
Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows
opinion
How do you want Microsoft updates — in ‘dribbles’ or all at once?Change is coming to the way Microsoft updates Windows and various apps. Are you ready?
By Susan Bradley
Feb 13, 2023 5 mins
Microsoft Microsoft 365 Small and Medium Business
opinion
Desktop tweaks in Windows can be fun, but watch out for risksThere have been various ways of customizing the Windows desktop over the years — remember Windows Vista gadgets? But make sure you keep security in mind.
By Susan Bradley
Jan 30, 2023 4 mins
Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows 10
opinion
Good-bye, Windows 7Microsoft's popular operating system aged out of support this month. And while it still has many fans, it's time to move on.
By Susan Bradley
Jan 17, 2023 4 mins
Microsoft Operating Systems Windows 10
opinion
It’s 2023 — time for new Windows hardware?If the new year means a new Windows laptop, you’ll want to choose smartly. Here’s what to keep in mind if it’s time to upgrade.
By Susan Bradley
Jan 3, 2023 4 mins
Laptops Small and Medium Business Windows 10
opinion
The trials and tribulations of Microsoft’s KB5012170 patchEarlier this year, Microsoft rolled out an update to Secure Boot in Windows systems. It's at best a mixed blessing that can do more harm than good for many users.
By Susan Bradley
Dec 19, 2022 4 mins
Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows
opinion
Instead of tech gifts, give updates and supportIf you're thinking about what tech gifts you can hand out this year, take a step back and think about what's really important: hardware upgrades and tech support.
By Susan Bradley
Dec 6, 2022 5 mins
IT Management Technology Industry
feature
Making sense of out-of-band Windows updates and KIRsMicrosoft’s monthly security patches often have unintended side effects on Windows 10 and 11 systems. Out-of-band Windows updates and Known Issue Rollbacks can help. Here’s what you need to know.
By Susan Bradley
Nov 21, 2022 5 mins
Small and Medium Business Windows 10 Windows 11
opinion
For Windows 8, the end is nearFor Windows 8 users still running the aging OS, the impending end-of-life deadline is getting close. Time to think about what to do next.
By Susan Bradley
Nov 7, 2022 5 mins
Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows
opinion
Beware going down the Windows beta-testing rabbit holeMany tech geeks like to try out new Windows (and Office) features before they officially arrive. But beta testing can get confusing if you don't know what you're doing.
By Susan Bradley
Oct 31, 2022 5 mins
Microsoft Microsoft Office Windows 10
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