Issue With Internet Explorer Could Affect Most PC Users

May 4th, 2019

Are you still surfing the web with Internet Explorer?  If so, you're not alone.  Four years after Microsoft announced Edge as its successor, the company's old browser still has a few stubborn holdouts who continue to use it for various reasons.

Unfortunately, security experts keep finding critical security flaws in the code that make it something of a ticking time bomb.

Removing USB Gets Easier In Windows 10 Update

April 26th, 2019

Microsoft has recently rolled out a small but important change where USB connected devices are concerned.  The changes have been heralded as an improvement by some and seen as a step backward by others.

In particular, the company has tweaked the way Windows 10 handles the process of disconnecting a USB or Thunderbolt storage device.

Update On New Microsoft Edge Browser

April 25th, 2019

Microsoft is slowly inching closer to a mainstream release of a new version of its Edge Browser for Windows 10, this one based around Chromium technology.

Recently, Microsoft released Canary, a developer build for the new browser.

Any member of the Windows Insiders group can get access to the early build if they want a sneak peek at what's to come.

Windows Defender Security Comes To Mac Devices

April 19th, 2019

If you're a Mac user and looking for next-level antivirus protection, we've got some potentially good news.

Microsoft recently announced that their enterprise security platform, (Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection) is now available for macOS.

To reflect the product's move away from offering protection exclusively to Windows-based systems, the company tweaked the name of the product.

Windows 10 Will Get New Update Feature

April 12th, 2019

A small but significant update is coming in the next version of Windows 10, which should have the company's massive user base breathing a sigh of relief.

The company is experimenting with a new feature that it can use to trigger automatic uninstalls of buggy updates.

End Of Support Notifications Being Sent To Windows 7 Users

April 11th, 2019

If you're still clinging to your old Windows 7 machine, you should know that the day is relentlessly drawing closer when Microsoft is going to stop supporting the OS altogether.  In fact, in the near future, you're going to start seeing reminders pushed out by the company that the end is drawing near.

New Windows 10 Update May Cause Gaming Issues

April 3rd, 2019

If you've installed Microsoft's March 1st update for Windows 10, version 180G, be aware that a growing percentage of users are reporting performance issues that impact graphics quality and mouse movement. Granted, the issues seem to have the biggest impact on games, with gamers who play games like Destiny 2 and Call of Duty 4. Of course, performance issues are likely to crop up in a variety of other applications as well.

Nvidia Drivers Should Be Updated For Security Issues

March 27th, 2019

If you use a Nvidia graphics card, be aware that the company has recently released their first security patch of 2019, bearing the ID # 4772.  It's an important one in that it addresses eight security flaws that leave un-patched systems vulnerable to attack.

Microsoft Account Email Phishing Attempt Looks Legitimate

March 26th, 2019

Researchers have discovered a pair of nasty phishing campaigns that are making use of Microsoft's Azure Blob Storage in a bid to steal the recipient's Microsoft and Outlook account credentials.

Both campaigns are noteworthy in that they utilize well-constructed landing pages that have SSL certificates and a windows.

Progressive Web App Office Software Coming To Windows 10

March 21st, 2019

Microsoft has recently announced a new addition, coming soon to the Microsoft Store.  A free Office progressive web app (PWA), which is slated to replace the My Office app that comes pre-installed on Windows devices. The new app is functionally similar to the Office App you're currently using, but it brings some exciting new features into play that users and IT managers alike will love.