Windows 10


Microsoft Acquires 3-D Tools Provider Simplygon

As part of its effort to democratize 3-D technologies, Microsoft on Tuesday announced its acquisition of Simplygon, a provider of 3-D solutions based in Sweden.

Windows 10 'Creators Update' Getting New Privacy Perks

Microsoft is buttressing Windows 10's privacy capabilities with the addition of two new features due to arrive in this spring's "Creators Update."

Latest Windows 10 Test Build Previews Key New Features

The latest test release of Windows 10, dubbed build 15002, is packed with several noteworthy capabilities.

Citrix Unveils Azure-Based Windows 10 VDI Offering

Delivering on its promise last year to deepen integration with Microsoft technologies, Citrix on Monday took the wraps off XenDesktop Essentials, its new Windows 10 virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) offering for the Microsoft Azure public cloud.

Windows 10 Creators Update To Let Users Block Flash

Future versions of Windows 10 will give users the means to block the Flash browser plug-in, Microsoft said this week.

Microsoft Announces 'Project Evo,' Windows 10 on Qualcomm

A new partnership with Qualcomm will deliver Windows 10 support for ARM-based mobile devices that use the chip maker's Snapdragon processors.

Microsoft Talks Up Security in Windows 10 'Creators Update'

The upcoming Windows 10 "Creators Update" will deliver several enterprise-grade security improvements, Microsoft said this week.

Windows 10 Security Falls Short Without EMET, Says CERT

Microsoft's claim that Windows 10 doesn't require the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) for security is getting push-back from software security research firm CERT.

Windows 10 'Anniversary Update' Now the Current Branch for Business

Version 1607 of Windows 10, also known as the "Anniversary Update," is now ready for deployment in production environments, Microsoft announced Tuesday.

Microsoft's Plan To Shrink Windows 10 Update Sizes by One-Third

A new Microsoft technology dubbed "Unified Update Platform" promises to cut the size of future Windows 10 updates by a third.

Microsoft Calls Out Windows 10 Servicing Catch for Surface

Microsoft's long-term servicing branch (LTSB) concept for Windows 10 comes with a notable caveat for organizations using the Surface tablet-PC device.

Microsoft Announces Windows 10 'Creators Update,' Demos New Hardware

The next major Windows 10 update, previously known by its codename "Redstone 2," will launch next spring as the "Windows 10 Creators Update."

Microsoft Explains Windows Servicing Model Ahead of October Release

With a cumulative update scheduled to arrive for all supported Windows systems this week, Microsoft recently outlined a few more details about the new update structure.

New Update Model for Windows 7/8.1 Coming Next Week

The first monthly cumulative updates to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will arrive on Oct. 11, signaling a sea change in how Microsoft delivers its patches and OS updates.

Microsoft Finally Retires Windows 10 Upgrade App

An update issued by Microsoft this week will delete the infamous "Get Windows App" from users' systems.