All About Windows: News & Discussions

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Microsoft Windows 10 Creators Update rolling out now: Here’s everything you need to know

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After announcing the next major update for Windows 10 operating system in November last year, Microsoft finally started the official worldwide rollout. Called Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft has included a bunch of new features, along with bug fixes and performance improvements to improve your computing experience.

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Microsoft releases new Windows update for Intel chip security flaw

World's popular chip-maker Intel just recently confirmed a potential security flaw in its chips. Findings and reports further suggested that the security bug, if used for malicious purposes, had the potential to improperly gather sensitive data from computing devices.

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Windows 7 won't receive security updates, support after January 14, 2020: Microsoft

Announcing the news on its website, the Redmond-based software major said that after January 14, 2020, it will no longer provide security updates or general support for computers still running Windows 7. Along with the announcement, Microsoft also answered some of the most pertinent questions that existing Windows 7 may be having.

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Microsoft Office 365 is now available on the Mac App Store

Microsoft has just launched its subscription-based office service, Microsoft Office 365 on the Mac App Store. As part of the announcement, Apple claimed that it is “easier than ever for Mac users to download” all the Microsoft Office apps. Users can now easily download Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, and other popular Microsoft apps directly from the App Store. To make things easier, Microsoft has also added a way for users to purchase the Office 365 subscription directly from within the apps.

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Microsoft advises against using Internet Explorer as primary browser

Chris Jackson, a cybersecurity expert in Microsoft’s Windows division, explained in a blog post that why people today should not use Microsoft‘s Internet Explorer. He says that the browser should not be used as your primary Web browser as it is a ‘compatibility solution’ for enterprise customers to deal with legacy websites.

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Microsoft releases new free 'Office' app on Windows 10

Replacing the currently existing “MyOffice” app on Windows 10, Microsoft is rolling out a new free pre-installed “Office” app for users without an Office 365 subscription requirement.

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Microsoft to end Windows 7 support in July; here's the reason why

Customers running legacy OS versions (Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2) will be required to have SHA-2 code signing support installed on their devices by July 2019. Any devices without SHA-2 support will not be offered Windows updates after July 2019,” said Microsoft.

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Microsoft Excel Lets Users Take a Photo of a Spreadsheet and Import Data

The new features are expected to make Excel users more productive at their everyday tasks. One of the features that Microsoft announced in September has finally made its way to the Excel app on Android. The feature, called 'Insert Data from Picture', allows anyone to easily convert analogue data into an Excel spreadsheet with just a click.

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Microsoft Windows 10 can now uninstall problematic updates on its own

Microsoft has just introduced a new feature in Windows 10 that will allow the operating system to uninstall faulty updates on its own. This means that the system will remove any new updates that it installed recently in a case that causes any problems without any intervention from the user. According to the information online, this feature is aimed at addressing “severe incompatibility issues” where the operating system may automatically install a new update that may not actually work fine with the hardware. The information states that the problematic updates here refer to any update that stops the operating system from properly turning on.

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Microsoft notifying users about end of Windows 7

Microsoft is rolling out a notification update to existing Windows 7 users, informing them that the software giant is pulling away support for the operating system (OS) version. “After 10 years of service, January 14, 2020, is the last day Microsoft will offer security updates for computers running Windows 7. This update enables reminders about Windows 7 end of support,” the company wrote in a post on Friday.

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Microsoft Windows 10 May 2019 Update announced; will put you in control of updates

Microsoft has announced the next update of Windows operating system, the Windows 10 May 2019. The update is Microsoft’s next major version of Windows 10, which was codenamed ’19H1′. It will be rolled out as ‘Release Preview Ring’ for those in the Windows Insider Program from next week onwards, and general public release will start in phases beginning late May.

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Microsoft SwiftKey Puppets: Animated animals available on beta version for Android

Microsoft has just announced a new feature called Puppets for SwiftKey, its third-party keyboard app for Android. The Puppets feature is now available in the latest Beta version of SwiftKey. This allows users to test this new feature and provide feedback to Microsoft to improve the offering before the final release. However, before that, let’s talk about what this feature really is. According to the official Microsoft blog post, this feature allows users to record themselves as a 3D panda, cat, or dog. Other animals available include an owl or a dinosaur.

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Microsoft Testing Passwordless Sign-Ins for Windows 10

Microsoft is testing a passwordless future for Windows 10 PCs. The company has released a new build for Fast Ring insiders that adds a new option that enables passwordless sign-ins for Microsoft Accounts. Choosing this option will make Microsoft passwords useless on Windows 10 PCs and you will have to opt for PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint detection.

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Microsoft Said to Launch 15-Inch Surface Laptop 3 at October 2 Event

The company is also expected to launch an AMD-powered Surface Laptop 3 and it is possible that this chip could be found on this rumoured 15-inch model, The Verge reported on Sunday, citing German publication WinFuture.

As per the report, Microsoft will still offer a screen with a 3:2 aspect ratio, as it did on the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop. In addition, the larger 15-inch model will likely support the Surface Pen as well.

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Windows 10 latest update breaks Start Menu, Edge Browser: Report

Microsoft recently released a new cumulative update (KB4517389) for Windows 10. The update brings new features, performance improvements and bug fixes. But at the same time, the update also introduces new batch of issues in the form of broken Edge browser and Start Menu.

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