Windows Isn’t a Service; It’s an Operating System
Microsoft just put out a blog post about Windows 10’s quality, and it’s very defensive. Microsoft doesn’t explain what happened with the October 2018 Update at all, nor does it promise to change the develop...
Windows 10’s October Update Returns, Promises Not to Delete Your Files
Microsoft has finally re-released Windows 10’s October 2018 Update—in mid-November. All those file deletion bugs should be fixed, and Windows Update will soon automatically install it on your PC....
Fix: My Webcam Doesn’t Work on Windows 10
Your webcam may not work on Windows 10 for several reasons. The usual troubleshooting steps apply, but Windows 10 has a new system-wide option that completely disables your webcam in all applications.
Millions of PCs Running Windows 10’s October Update Haven’t Received Critical Fixes
Microsoft has spent that last month frantically fixing bugs in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update. But, if you’re one of the millions of people who installed the update when it was available, you haven’t actua...
You Can’t Trust BitLocker to Encrypt Your SSD on Windows 10
Some SSDs advertise support for “hardware encryption.” If you enable BitLocker on Windows, Microsoft trusts your SSD and doesn’t do anything. But researchers have found that many SSDs are doing a terrible j...
HTG Explains: What Are All Those Advanced Power Settings in Windows?
Windows has many “advanced power settings” you can adjust. These options let you choose between performance and battery life, control what Windows does when you have a critical battery level, and tweak what press...
What It Means When Microsoft Stops Supporting Your Version of Windows
Microsoft only supports each version of Windows for so long. For example, Windows 7 is currently in “extended support” until January 14, 2020, after which Microsoft will no longer support it. Here’s what tha...
Download Skype for More Features Than Windows 10’s Built-In Version
Microsoft starts killing Skype Classic today, but two versions of Skype remain. Windows 10 includes a “Store App” version of Skype, which has fewer features than Skype for desktop, available for download from Mic...
Get Ready for Windows 10 “Vanadium” and “Vibranium”
After naming Windows 10 releases after Halo and Minecraft, Microsoft decided to get serious. Windows 10’s upcoming April 2019 Update is codenamed 19H1. But, Microsoft has reportedly changed its mind and will embrace Mar...
Windows 10’s October 2018 Update Is Almost Back, Just in Time for Halloween
As Halloween approaches, Microsoft is set to unleash the October 2018 Update on the world once again. This time, Microsoft is sure it won’t delete your files. Microsoft has fixed two different data loss bugs in the orig...
