Microsoft

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  Microsoft, NSA confirm killer Windows 10 bug, but a patch is available

  Microsoft and the NSA have confirmed that a flaw in the Windows 10 cryptography system could allow malware to pose as legitimate applications.

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  Windows 7 dies in a month's time: How to move from Windows 7 to Windows 10

  PCs running Microsoft's Windows 7 exit support in January 2020. Here are your options, from staying put to upgrading.

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  Microsoft's next Windows 10 feature update gets a name

  Microsoft has named its next feature update the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, which is a month or two later than anticipated.

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  PC market grows again in Q3, as Windows 7 nears end of life

  The PC market grew in the third quarter of 2019 year over year, largely due to looming tariffs and the end of the road for Windows 7.

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  Microsoft shocks the world with the Surface Duo, a foldable dual-screen Android phone

  Microsoft’s Surface Duo is a dual-screen smartphone, the company’s first foray into mobile since the long, agonising death of Windows Phone.

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  Windows 10 Timeline: How to use use Microsoft's new organizational tool

  Timeline, found within Microsoft's Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, creates a history within Windows of what you worked on and when.

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  Excel's IF statement made easy

  If you can decide what to have for lunch, you already understand Excel's IF logic--you just need to understand the format.

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  Microsoft OneNote for beginners: Everything you need to know

  OneNote is the Great Organizer of Microsoft programs, ready to take almost any kind of content and make it available across multiple platforms. Here's how to get started.

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  The best OneNote 2016 tips: 10 ways anyone can get organized

  Microsoft’s OneNote is a surprisingly versatile tool for jotting down and organizing notes, random facts and more. These tips will help you make the most of its features.

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  How to defer Windows 10 updates

  Windows 10 forces updates on home users, but Windows 10 Pro users can slow down feature upgrades if they want.

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  Is Microsoft Office 365 worth it?

  Microsoft Office is the staple software of modern home computing. Got a PC? Then you need to buy Microsoft Office to get Word, Excel and PowerPoint, right?

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  Windows 10 Spring Creators Update: The best hidden features

  Microsoft’s Windows 10 upgrade, code-named Redstone 4 and informally known as the Spring Creators Update, offers many smaller additions and changes you might miss. We've highlighted them here.

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  Why Windows 10 needs a specialized gaming edition

  How a distinct version of Windows 10 could appeal to PC gamers.

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  Logitech MX Master 2S vs. Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse: Which $100 mouse is worth it

  We pit the Logitech MX Master 2S against the Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse to determine which is the best mouse to buy, in terms of comfort, ergonomics, features, and software support.

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  How Microsoft's wading into 'fake news' with Bing's opinion-based search results

  Certain questions have one answer, not two. Yet Microsoft seems inclined to offer conflicting opinions within the upcoming revamp to its Bing search engine.

Whitepapers about Microsoft

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