First off I have to say that I really like Windows 10. In my humble opinion it is the best Windows operating system yet and a vast improvement over Windows 8 and 8.1. However, the one aspect which represents a backward step is Windows Update. […]
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Microsoft’s relentless push to meet its proclaimed goal of more than 1 billion devices running Windows 10 continues unabated. Microsoft’s approach has actually been helpful for users who might want to upgrade but, for those who do not want to upgrade, the incessant notifications and
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I have my Windows Updates set to just notify me. I usually click on the Windows update icon, make sure only important security updates are checked and then just click to get the download and install started. Some recommend automatic download and install but I
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I’ve been noticing, with some amusement, the complicated instructions posted by other tech sites on how to create a desktop shortcut to Windows Updates in Windows 8.1. Although their method will ultimately work okay, it is unnecessarily convoluted, involving numerous steps to get to the
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The internet is currently rife with stories regarding the imminent return of the traditional Start Menu. Although much of the information being relayed is predicated on rumor, most of it is emanating from very reliable sources. At its Build conference back in early April, Microsoft
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This tutorial involves editing the registry so create a system restore point and/or backup your registry before proceeding. By default, after installing updates in Windows 8 you are notified that you have 3 days to restart your machine. After this time your machine will start
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