Wallpaper Issue With Windows 7

February 6th, 2020

As you're probably aware, Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on Windows 7 support for everyone except those who are paying for the privilege via the company's ESU (Extended Security Updates) policy.

The final Windows 7 update was KB4534310. After that, unless you've paid for ESUs, no further updates are coming, no exceptions.

The End Of Windows 7 Support Is Almost Here

January 2nd, 2020

Do you still have a few machines in your company that are running Windows 7? If so, be aware that the end of Windows 7 support happens in a matter of weeks.

January 14, 2020 is the end of the line. After that, you will have the option to pay for extended security updates for up to three additional years.

The End Of OS Is Here

December 19th, 2019

Are you using a device that's running on Windows 10 Mobile?  If so, you don't have a lot of company. Sadly, the OS never really caught on. Microsoft pulled the plug on its development, announcing that the end of OS support would stop.

Unfortunately, that day has arrived.

Microsoft Cortana App Getting Dropped From Many Countries

November 28th, 2019

It appears that Microsoft is getting rid of its Cortana App in several countries due to security concerns. With more than 141 million monthly users, this will have a significant impact on Microsoft's users. The question is whether the United States will be next.

Windows Servers Bug Found To Cause Slow Startup

November 20th, 2019

Microsoft recently published an important new support document relating to several versions of Windows servers.

The document reads, in part, as follows:

"After you configure a Windows-based computer to use large amounts of memory, including persistent memory, it takes longer than expected to start up.

Windows 10 Announced a New Functionality

November 1st, 2019

Microsoft may have given up on the idea of putting their Windows operating system on smartphones, but that doesn't mean they've given up on smartphones altogether. Recently, the company announced a significant new functionality that will allow users to take calls made to an Android phone from their Windows-based PC.

The new feature is currently only available to Windows Insiders for testing, but will be generally available to all users in an upcoming build in the unspecified, but not too distant future.

Tamper Protection Enabled By Default In Windows 10 Update

October 31st, 2019

Do you have the new Windows 10? The most recent version is version 1903, which was the May 2019 update. Assuming you've got that version or later, you should have Microsoft's Tamper Protection enabled by default.

If you're not sure what the big deal is, in a nutshell, Windows Tamper Protection blocks scripts, apps, and programs from making changes to your security settings and to Microsoft Defender.

New Chrome 77 Enhances User Experience

October 1st, 2019

If you use Google's Chrome browser for web connectivity, you're about to get a new feature you'll probably fall in love with. Chrome 77 is now available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Google's primary mission has been to increase the quality of the user experience and the company keeps finding new ways.

Microsoft Is Extending Windows 7 Support For Only Some Users

September 14th, 2019

There's some good news for Enterprise users who are still using Windows 7.  By now, almost everyone is aware that the company is bringing support for the aging operating system to a close.

The original time frame for formally ending support and for ending the issuance of security updates was set for as soon as January 2020.

Enterprise users, however, were given the option of paying for additional support for a limited window of time to give them a little longer to migrate away from Windows 7 and onto a more modern OS.  Unfortunately, that window is now rapidly closing too.

Windows 10 May Make WordPad And Paint Downloadable Soon

September 9th, 2019

There's another chapter in the ongoing MS Paint saga.

In case you missed the first part of the story, several months ago, Microsoft upset its user base when a Windows 10 Build took Paint out of the equation. They replaced it with an updated version of the software that supported 3D effects and other advanced features.