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    Windows 10 Very strange behavior

    Usually my system (windows 10 desktop) is extremely reliable and fast. Every once in a while I mis-type something (probably involving a special key such as control or alt) And things go crazy. Certain keys stop working (e.g. backspace). after a little frustration and banging of keys a voice...
  2. Windows 10 Looking for recommendation for simple internet connection monitoring for elderly parents

    My in-laws have a lot of issues with their devices - usually operator error. However, I have noticed that their cable modem does not seem to be terribly reliable. Having replaced the modem and wi-fi router more than once it is starting to look more like reliability of the service. I was...
  3. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19624

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19624 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. Not seeing any of the...
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    Windows 10 Has windows complexity expanded beyond credibilty

    I guess Wusers could be divided into a) naive users who need a machine to performs tasks b) curious users who want to know whats going on inside the works If you are a) then when problems occur you ask the IT guy to fix it. If you are b) like most of viewers here then you open Pandora's box to...
  5. Reliability improvement to Windows 10 update components

    Learn more about update KB4480730, including improvements and fixes, any known issues, and how to get the update. Continue reading...
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    Windows 10 Google Chrome bookmarks experiences

    Does anyone use Google Chrome bookmarks as their bookmarking tool? What do you like about it and what don't you like about it? Is it reliable? Does it do sync well? I'm thinking about using it instead of Linkman Pro which is a special bookmarking software for Windows but although it has a ton...
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    Windows 10 Does the Your Phone app only work on WiFi?

    I just set up the Your Phone app, and it's working so far. However, when I disconnect my phone from WiFi, it says the app lost connection to my phone. I have been using the Android Messages previously, which works on mobile data. I don't always have reliable WiFi available, so I'd like to use...
  8. Microsoft Edge extensions, one year later

    It has been a little more than a year since Microsoft first shipped the number one requested feature for Microsoft Edge – extensions! Today, we are excited to share a few updates on the progress we have made since then, and a quick look at what’s planned for the future, as we continue to listen...
  9. Modernizing the DOM tree in Microsoft Edge

    The DOM is the foundation of the web platform programming model, and its design and performance impacts the rest of the browser pipeline. However, its history and evolution is far from a simple story. Over the past three years, we’ve embarked on an in-flight refactoring of the DOM in Microsoft...
  10. Win 10 x64 Gigabit network card?

    I have a home built PC that has an integrated NVIDIA network card (geforce 5 series I believe) that has been throwing all kinds of BSOD's since January (right after one of the Windows updates). Anyhow, I grew frustrated trying to find a driver for this NIC that would work, and I'm just looking...
  11. MSI Gaming laptops

    MSI still has Skylake CPU based systems and the new Kabylake CPU's now. I'm not a representative of MSI just an owner and can attest to their Gaming laptops. I'd be happy to help assist anyone who is thinking about pickup up a new gaming laptop. They are extremely reliable and well built and...
  12. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14971 for PC

    Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are excited to be releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14971 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. What’s new in Build 14971 Read EPUB books in Microsoft Edge: The reading experience will get even better with the Windows 10 Creators Update! In...
  13. Reliability Rollup 3179948 for the .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1 on Windows 8.1 and Windows...

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  14. Reliability Rollup 3186208 for the .NET Framework on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2

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  15. Windows 7 Microsoft changes the way Windows 7 SP1 and 8.1 receive updates

    Further simplifying servicing models for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 In our announcement earlier in May, we introduced a Convenience Rollup update for Windows 7 SP1 and a shift to monthly rollups of non-security updates for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Based on your feedback, today we’re...
  16. Windows Live Mail 2012 will not connect to Outlook.com

    Microsoft is stopping Windows Live Mail and to the end have released this blog: Windows Live Mail 2012 will not connect to Outlook.com Applies To: Outlook.com , Outlook Mail for Windows 10 This article explains alternatives available for accessing your @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com or...
  17. Windows 7 Microsoft update changes for Windows 7 and 8.1

    Microsoft is to release non security updates monthly instead of Patch Tuesday. This for both Windows 7 SP1 and 8.1: To obtain these updates one has to visit Microsoft Update Catalog which means you'll need to use IE although later in the year this is being changed so all browsers can be used...
  18. Dell announces newly redesigned commercial PCs featuring Windows 10 Pro

    Today, at CES 2016 Dell announced an expanded portfolio of award-winning Latitude commercial devices, the Dell Latitude 13 7000 Series Ultrabook and the Dell Latitude 12 7000 Series 2-in-1. These PCs ship with Windows 10 Pro and combine industry-leading security, manageability and reliability...
  19. Microsoft Edge’s JavaScript engine to go open-source

    Today at JSConf US Last Call in Florida, we announced that we will open-source the core components of Chakra as ChakraCore, which will include all the key components of the JavaScript engine powering Microsoft Edge. We expect to open the ChakraCore repository on GitHub next month. Link Removed...
  20. Update for Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB3102429)

    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. Link Removed