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​How to run Windows apps on your Chromebook

CodeWeavers' CrossOver, which has long enabled you to run Windows programs on Linux and macOS, now lets you run Windows programs on advanced Chromebooks.

Microsoft adds 'Near Share' feature to new Windows 10 'Redstone 4' test build

Microsoft is testing a new option for sharing files, photos, URLs, and more between nearby Windows 10 PCs with its latest Windows 10 test build, No. 17035.

Microsoft to integrate third-party security information into its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service

Microsoft is partnering with Bitdefender, Lookout, and Ziften to integrate their macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android threat-detection offerings with Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection.

Microsoft: Help us kill off two banking trojans that learned from WannaCry

Microsoft warns that more and more businesses are being infected by consumer-focused banking trojans.

Windows 10: If you want a highly secure device, follow these rules, says Microsoft

Microsoft has published a new standard for creating a very secure Windows 10 machine.

Microsoft quietly announces end of last free Windows 10 upgrade offer

More than a year after ending its free Windows 10 upgrade program, Microsoft is getting ready to shut down the last official free upgrade extension. The news wasn't exactly shouted from the rooftops.

Windows 10 power tips: Secret shortcuts to your favorite settings

Are you tired of clicking through categories to find a specific Windows 10 setting? If you know the right commands, you can create shortcuts that take you to specific pages with a single click. Ed Bott.

How to install, reinstall, upgrade and activate Windows 10

FAQ: Here's what you need to know before you repair, reinstall, or upgrade Windows 10 including details about activation and product keys.

Windows 10 setup and configuration tips: Don't settle for default settings

Ed Bott's extensive collection of Windows 10 tips has been freshly updated for the Fall Creators Update. This page includes the most popular tips for getting Windows 10 configured exactly the way you want it.

What's new in Microsoft's Windows 10 IoT Fall Creators Update release

Microsoft's Windows 10 IoT Fall Creators Update release includes a bunch of new and enhanced features, plus a couple of new capabilities still in preview.

Windows 10 Fluent Design: Microsoft's new-look Mail, Calendar now open to all

More Fluent Design apps come to the general public.

Windows 10 tip: Use the hidden repair option to avoid uninstalling an app

Windows 10 includes two panels where you can manage apps and desktop programs. If you dig deep enough, you'll find useful repair and reset buttons that can help you quickly fix a misbehaving app.

With latest Surface device, Microsoft opts for a business-first approach

Microsoft's newest member of the Surface family arrives in about a month, but don't look for it in the usual retail outlets. Initially, the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced will be available exclusively for businesses. Here's why.

Microsoft's new Surface Pro with LTE and 450Mbps downloads out in December

The new Surface Pro with LTE Advanced brings cellular wireless connectivity to the convertible tablet/laptop, offering speeds of up to 450Mbps.

After Windows 10 upgrade, do these seven things immediately

You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, use this checklist to ensure that your privacy and security settings are correct and that you've cut annoyances to a bare minimum.

​Microsoft just opened a hologram studio for VR and AR content

Microsoft's new Mixed Reality Capture Studio will crate content for HoloLens and other virtual reality headsets.

Linux survival guide: These 21 applications let you move easily between Linux and Windows

If you need to navigate regularly between Linux and the Windows world, there are many applications that can make your job easier. We spotlight 21 quality applications that will pave the way.

Build yourself a Windows-powered iMac Pro clone

Like the look of Apple's new iMac Pro workstation, but you're a Windows user so macOS is a no-go zone for you? No worries! You can get all the power and performance of the iMac Pro while still being able to run Windows.

No TPM (Trusted Platform Module) in your PC? No problem, here's how to fit one

Want to use the Windows BitLocker feature but there's no TPM in your PC? No problems. Here's how you can fit one yourself for under $20.

Windows 10 problem solvers: My must-have utilities (and many are free)

Sometimes, Windows can be very frustrating. These are my 15 go-to tools for eliminating annoyances.

Top Windows 10-powered alternatives to the MacBook Pro (2017 edition)

Those who want a Windows powered laptop don't have to feel jealous of those who choose the macOS path, because there are some truly awesome Windows 10 laptops available.

Ed Bott's 10 most popular Windows 10 tips

How well do you know the ins and outs of Microsoft's flagship operating system? Every week, Windows expert Ed Bott delivers a new trick or shortcut. We've collected his most popular tips.

Build a $400 Windows 10 PC

Looking to build a cheap Windows 10 PC? Here are the components you need to build a system that comes in at $400, including Windows 10! As always, shop around for the best deal on components, and remember that component prices change regularly. (Updated November 2016)

The most epically bad tech product launches of all time

In "go big or go home" world of tech, these products went home.

These 20 essential applications let you move easily between Windows and a Mac

Many professionals find themselves working on both Macs and PCs. If your work requires you to jump back and forth between Windows and Mac systems, here are some apps that will make your life easier.

Best laptops for work and play (June 2016 edition)

A selection of powerful laptops to boost your productivity. Here are laptops and 2-in-1 systems from Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, Apple, Asus, and HP to suit most budgets.

Build a Windows 10 PC for $400

Looking to build a cheap Windows 10 PC? Here are the components you need to build a system that comes in at $400, including Windows 10! As always, shop around for the best deal on components, and remember that component prices change regularly.

Best productivity accessories for your Windows 10 PC

Here is a selection of accessories for your Windows 10 PC or laptop to help boost your productivity.

The best ways to run Windows applications on a Mac

Being a Mac user doesn't mean that you have to turn your back completely on the Windows ecosystem. There are a number of ways that you can run your favorite Windows applications on your Mac - and some won't cost you a penny.

2016: The best high-end laptops for business users

If you're looking for a top of the range, high-specification laptop to suit your business needs, check out ZDNet's recommendations.

How to secure your computer and online accounts in 10 simple steps

Data breaches, hacks, and vulnerable software makes it easier than ever for a hacker to get access to your data. These simple steps can help mitigate it happening in the first place.

A bulletproof Windows 10 device? Microsoft sets the rules

Microsoft has published a new standard for creating a very secure Windows 10 machine.

Just upgraded to the latest Windows 10? Our to-do list

You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Use this checklist to ensure that you've cut annoyances to a bare minimum.

Microsoft expands network to create AR and VR content with a new mixed reality studio

Microsoft's new Mixed Reality Capture Studio will crate content for HoloLens and other virtual reality headsets.

To shield your files from ransomware, check Windows 10 new security feature

Microsoft explains how its next-gen security can protect files from being encrypted by ransomware extortionists.

Microsoft offers new Windows security features with free 90-day taster

New features in Defender Advanced Threat Protection are available to preview in Windows 10.

Firefox 55: The first desktop browser with WebVR support

Windows users get WebVR, plus more speed, faster launches.

Windows 10 after two years: Was the upgrade worth it?

Two years after its splashy debut, Windows 10 is now running on more than 500 million PCs worldwide. Was the upgrade worth it? Here's my report card.

Learn how to install Linux Mint

How to dump Windows completely and install only Linux Mint. The entire process took 10 minutes. Here are the details.

First Windows 10 S laptops under $300 make their debut

Lenovo's N23 and N24 have hit the market.

Enterprise use of Windows 10 is overtaking XP - finally

Businesses are finally moving away from the 2001 operating system.

Watch out, Nest: Microsoft just teased a Cortana thermostat

Johnson Controls is using Windows 10 IoT Core, Cortana voice activation, and back-end Azure insight services to power a new thermostat

Cloud storage: Your best options

Free and cheap personal and small business cloud storage is everywhere. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.

Just look at all these Microsoft Surface Pro clones

They laughed at the original Surface RT. But Microsoft persisted, refining the Surface Pro's features and engineering away its flaws through multiple iterations. The proof of success? Just look at all the Surface Pro clones.

What is new in Windows 10 Insider Preview update?

Microsoft has doubled down on new features and improvements in the latest preview of the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

Microsoft AI tools to take down Windows support scam masterminds

Microsoft is fighting tech-support scammers' automation with artificial intelligence from its research labs.

Huawei P9 review: Smart camera has it snapping at the heels of the flagship titans

Despite its innovative dual-lens camera system, the P9 doesn't threaten today's leading flagship smartphones. However, it wouldn't take much to turn the P-series into a genuine challenger.

ASUS EeeBook E402M, First Take: Budget Windows laptop, with storage and screen quality issues

Most of the compromises ASUS has made to achieve an affordable price point for this 14-inch Windows laptop are acceptable, but it's short on SSD storage and the screen quality is disappointing.

ThinkPad X250 review: Workhorse for the road warrior

This business laptop crams two batteries in a svelte yet rugged form to make it easy to take it on the road.

Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise: Key features yet to appear

The technical preview of Windows 10 is heavy on tools for the power desktop user that businesses will want to evaluate, but the most important features will be visible later in the preview cycle.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 review: Impressive hybrid tablet, but keyboard should be bundled

If you need a Windows 8.1 computer that's flexible enough to be a tablet, a laptop (if you add the optional keyboard) and even (if you add the optional docking station) a desktop PC, then the Surface Pro 3 manages the trade-offs as well as anything on the market.

Acer Iconia W4 review: Affordable 8-inch Atom-based Windows tablet

This affordable 8-inch Atom-based (Bay Trail) Windows 8.1 tablet has a nice IPS screen and delivers all-day battery life under light usage modes. Limited screen size, internal storage and processing power will prevent it from being more than a companion device for mobile professionals though.

Asus Transformer Book T100 review: A netbook in hybrid tablet disguise

The 10.1-inch Transformer Book T100 is a well made and attractively priced hybrid Windows 8.1 tablet. However, its moderate specification and small size make it difficult to recommend as your primary Windows device.

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 review: Better, but too heavy and too expensive

The Haswell-based Surface Pro 2 delivers improved performance and battery life, and its dual-angle kickstand is also welcome. However, the Pro 2's unchanged chassis design feels bulkier and heavier than ever, and it becomes very expensive when fully accessorised.

Nokia Lumia 1020 review: A photographer's smartphone

The Lumia 1020 has a truly impressive 41-megapixel camera and a high-quality 4.5-inch AMOLED screen, but many Windows Phone fans might do better with the 920 and a good dedicated camera.

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix review: high-quality tablet/ultrabook

This excellent Windows 8 tablet/ultrabook hybrid has a well-designed keyboard docking mechanism, typically solid build quality and a specification well suited to mainstream business use. It has a hefty price tag, though, and the lack of SD-based storage expansion is perplexing.

Nokia Lumia 925 review

The Lumia 925 is a slimmer and lighter Windows Phone 8 handset than its 920 predecessor, with a neater and more ergonomic design. It lacks integrated wireless charging but supports LTE and NFC, and has an excellent 4.5in. AMOLED screen.

HP ElitePad 900 review

Although it's well built and delivers decent battery life, the ElitePad 900's combination of a basic Atom-based tablet and a range of optional extras is an expensive way to build a work-ready system.

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 review

The chunky Toughpad FZ-G1 has a high-resolution outdoor-visible screen, is moderately rugged, and delivers decent performance and middling battery life with the standard battery. The biggest drawback, however, is the price.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review

Although it's expensive for a moderate-performing Atom-based Windows 8 tablet, the ThinkPad Tablet 2's design and build quality are excellent, while pen support is a real bonus.

Dell Latitude 10 review

The Atom-based Latitude 10 is short on performance, but delivers excellent battery life — especially with the optional 4-cell battery. Although some aspects of the industrial design and build quality could be better, this is a decent business-class Windows 8 tablet.