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October 16, 2019

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Windows 10: It's complicated

Think fast: How many versions of Windows 10 are there now, how often do they get updated and how long will Microsoft support them? You almost need a spreadsheet to keep track — and that's a problem. Read more ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

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Microsoft preps service pack-esque Windows 10 1909 for release

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Microsoft prods customers with Windows 10 retirement dates

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9 ways to use Windows 7 (safely) when support ends

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The second round of October patches arrives — with a few twists and a new nag

Image: Microsoft preps service pack-esque Windows 10 1909 for release

Microsoft preps service pack-esque Windows 10 1909 for release

The newly renamed 'Windows 10 November 2019 Update' is nearing release. But given the company's past naming conventions, it might not show up until November. Read more ▶

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Train to be an in-demand DevOps pro for just $39

Tech companies are always looking for more ways to increase efficiency, and today, DevOps is the way they're doing it. Read more ▶

Image: Microsoft prods customers with Windows 10 retirement dates

Microsoft prods customers with Windows 10 retirement dates

The last update for Windows 10 Enterprise 1703 and Windows 10 Education 1703 arrived on Tuesday. Read more ▶

 
 
Image: 9 ways to use Windows 7 (safely) when support ends

9 ways to use Windows 7 (safely) when support ends

With Microsoft's support ending in January, our Windows 7 Survival Guide for 2020 offers ways to protect your older machines that can't or won't be upgraded. Read more ▶

Image: The second round of October patches arrives — with a few twists and a new nag

The second round of October patches arrives — with a few twists and a new nag

As usual for a third Tuesday, yesterday Microsoft released a round of “optional, non-security” cumulative updates for most Win10 versions. We also saw Monthly Rollup Previews for Win7 and 8.1, with an undocumented “compatibility status” patch. Big open question: What’s happening with the Win7-to-Win10 nag patch, KB 4493132? Read more ▶

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