Articles about Windows 10 – Page 6 of 8

‘One Windows to rule them all’: How Microsoft will try to reenergize its fanbase and reclaim its throne

For software engineer Tim Paterson, using Windows 8 was like taking a step back in time to the days of MS-DOS. And he… Read More

Microsoft offers way to opt out of automatic Windows 10 updates

Last week, Microsoft announced that Windows 10, once installed, will automatically update by default, with users having no option to stop buggy updates from… Read More

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Apple in Seattle, Starbucks rides with Lyft, Amazon flexes its profits, and our search for the Rolling Stones

This week on the GeekWire radio show: Apple makes a big move into Seattle, Starbucks and Lyft strike a major… Read More

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella ‘confident’ Windows 10 will return flagship OS to growth

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says he’s confident that the release of Windows 10 next week will boost the company’s Windows… Read More

Microsoft Windows ninja cat returns riding a T. Rex

Microsoft is having some fun with Windows today and bringing back its popular ninja cat with a few new looks.… Read More

‘Bleed Blue’: On Microsoft’s campus, all signs point to Windows 10

Microsoft is starting to rally its employees for one of the most pivotal product launches in the company’s history. With… Read More

The end of parental tech support? Windows 10 requires ‘automatic updates without any additional notice’

After upgrading to Windows 10, most users won’t have to think about updating again. Windows 10 will automatically download updates… Read More

Microsoft opens pre-orders for Windows 10 on Amazon, confirms USB drive distribution

Microsoft will distribute Windows 10 on USB sticks, just like Paul Thurrott predicted a month ago. The USB drives are already… Read More

Microsoft aims to reinvent productivity, unveils new GigJam collaboration software

Microsoft is focused on helping customers improve their productivity and collaboration in today’s cloud-centric world. That was the message from Microsoft… Read More

Microsoft kicks off UpgradeYourWorld campaign, giving $10M to non-profits around Windows 10 launch

Microsoft is gearing up for the release of Windows 10 later this month with a new charitable effort launched today… Read More

New version of Minecraft unveiled for Microsoft’s Windows 10

Could Minecraft be the killer app for Windows 10? A new version of the blockbuster game is coming for Windows 10, and… Read More

Microsoft’s Windows 10 will arrive in waves, not available to all on July 29

Windows 10 may not be available to you on its July 29 launch, Microsoft announced today. The rollout will extend… Read More

Windows 7 market share surges in advance of Windows 10 release

Microsoft’s six-year-old Windows 7 operating system experienced a surge in market share in June, surpassing 60 percent of the worldwide desktop… Read More

Microsoft debuts new Windows 10 ‘Hero’ default desktop image

This is a far cry from the rolling green hill many of us grew up with on our desktops. Microsoft’s updated operating… Read More

HP looks to kick iPads out of the enterprise with new business-focused Windows 10 tablet

HP has announced its first Windows 10 tablet designed for businesses. The new HP Pro Tablet 608 is one of… Read More

Xbox 360 games can be streamed to Windows 10 machines

After announcing both backward compatibility for Xbox 360 games the Xbox One and the ability to stream Xbox One games to… Read More

Conference room of the future? Microsoft’s Surface Hub to cost $7k-$20k, shipping in September

A computer in every home, on every desk, in every pocket … and on every conference room wall? That is a big… Read More

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GeekWire Radio: Amazon same-day delivery, Windows 10 launch, and farewell to Urbanspoon

This week on the GeekWire radio show: What happened when we tested Amazon same-day delivery on a weekend; what’s at… Read More

Windows 10 PCs unveiled: Microsoft and partners prepare for big launch

Windows 10 is officially confirmed for release on July 29, and now we’re getting a glimpse of the hardware that will… Read More

Microsoft’s comeback bid has a date: Windows 10 arrives July 29

Microsoft this morning confirmed that Windows 10 will be released on July 29. In a geeky twist, the company turned to… Read More

PC shipments to slip another 6% this year despite Windows 10 launch

Windows PC shipments are expected to decline for a fourth year in a row as competition from tablets and smartphones… Read More

Microsoft: Software pirates won’t get free Windows 10 upgrades, after all

Microsoft won’t offer free Windows 10 upgrades to Windows 7 and 8 users running pirated versions of the older operating systems, despite previous… Read More

Microsoft will automatically install Candy Crush Saga on Windows 10

Solitaire, Minesweeper and Hearts are getting some company on Windows 10. Microsoft says it will automatically install Candy Crush Saga… Read More

Windows 10 to come in 6 editions with special versions for enterprise, education

The launch of Windows 10 is around the corner, and Microsoft just offered consumers a glimpse at what’s in store… Read More

Microsoft Windows 10 will support that middle-finger emoji you probably don’t need

If you are a Microsoft fan, today’s your lucky day. According to Quartz, the tech giant’s update to Windows… Read More

Microsoft pitches Windows 10 to businesses, digs at Google

Microsoft executives are in Chicago this morning for the company’s Ignite conference, pitching Windows 10 to an audience of information-technology… Read More

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GeekWire Radio: Microsoft’s big week, Apple’s giant results, and a boost for Jeff Bezos’ space ambitions

It was a big week for Microsoft’s Windows 10, Apple earnings, Amazon in education, and Jeff Bezos in space. We… Read More

HoloLens: 5 new insights from my time with Microsoft’s holographic headset

My first experience with Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality headgear left me feeling hopeful about the hardware’s opportunity as a platform… Read More

Windows 10 coming later to phones, desktop version still targeted for Summer

It seems one of the reasons for Microsoft’s “Windows as a Service” talk around Windows 10 has to do with… Read More

Microsoft integrating Autodesk tech to boost Windows 10’s 3D printing chops

SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft announced today that it’s integrating Autodesk’s Spark 3D printing technology into Windows 10 in order to… Read More