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Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Preview Build with Edge Extensions

A new preview build of Windows 10 introduces the long-anticipated extensions capability for Microsoft's Edge Web browser.

Report: Second Windows 10 'Redstone' Update Delayed to 2017

The second of Microsoft's two planned Windows 10 updates this year has been delayed until the spring of 2017, according to media reports.

New Windows 10 Security Service Taps Big Data, Machine Learning

Microsoft on Tuesday took the wraps off a new anti-malware solution for Windows 10 called Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection.

Microsoft Brings Some Transparency to Windows 10 Updates

Starting Tuesday, Microsoft is giving administrators more visibility into how and when it updates Windows 10.

Microsoft Previews New Windows 10 Roaming Feature

Microsoft this week took the wraps off a new service that gives organizations more control over roaming Windows 10 settings.

Windows 10 Update Goes from 'Optional' to 'Recommended'

Microsoft has bumped up Windows 10 from being an "optional update" in Windows Update to being a "recommended update," which could lead to some unexpected migrations.

Support Clock Ticking for Some Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 PCs

A list of of Intel Skylake-based PCs that can run Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 but will have truncated Windows product lifecycle support was released by Microsoft late last week.

Survey: Most Windows 10 Migrations Will Be Completed this Year

A poll by Microsoft partner Adaptiva (sign-up required) indicates that most organizations that have started the Windows 10 migration process intend to complete them by year's end.

Microsoft Expanding Windows 10 Push to Small Businesses

Microsoft's Windows 10 upgrade push will soon expand to organizations, the company said on Wednesday.

Microsoft Officially Drops Support for Windows 8

Windows 8 passed its "extended support" deadline this week, exposing its users to potential security risks.

Analysts: PC Market Hit Another Low in 2015

The PC market continued its protracted slide in 2015, ending the year with the biggest year-on-year shipment decline since 2008, research firm IDC reported Tuesday.

Gallery: Windows 10 Takes Spotlight at CES 2016

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Last year's CES event showcased mostly Windows 8.x devices that could be upgraded to Windows 10. This year, Microsoft's hardware partners were all-in on the new OS.

Microsoft Shows How SCCM Does Windows 10 Servicing

Microsoft recently outlined how its System Center Configuration Manager product will manage Windows 10's service branches.

Microsoft: Windows 10 Has Fastest Adoption Rate

Buoyed by healthy holiday sales, Windows 10 has now reached the 200-million-device-mark, Microsoft announced on Monday.

2015 Wrap-Up: The Top Articles of the Year

From Windows 10's impact, to Microsoft's roadmap changes, to the never-ending debate about whether Windows Phone is good enough, here are the most popular articles of 2015.