Articles about Microsoft Windows
17 Nov 2021
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 workaround that helps avoid Edge browser
With Windows 11, Microsoft rubbed Microsoft Edge in our faces even more desperately and made it harder to change the default browser. Thankfully, third-party workarounds were developed to save users the inconvenience.
29 Aug 2021
Microsoft may not provide Windows 11 updates to older computers
Microsoft has clarified that it won't block the installation of Windows 11 on computers with older CPUs if you update using the ISO disk image.
16 Jun 2021
Windows 11 leaked ahead of launch! Here's everything that's changed
Remember how Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that he had been testing a new version of Windows? The company even announced Windows 10's official retirement date alongside a Windows-related launch event slated for June 24.
21 Sep 2020
NewsBytes Briefing: TikTok ban delayed, WeChat ban blocked, and more
Over the weekend, the US ban on TikTok, WeChat saw major developments.
02 Feb 2020
iPad Pro vs Surface Pro: Which one is better?
Apple's iPad Pro is one of the most powerful tablet-laptop hybrids out there, and it has become only better with the new iPadOS that enables a desktop-like experience.
27 Aug 2019
PUBG debuts at IIT Roorkee's annual sports festival: Details here
Immensely popular mobile game PUBG made its debut at the annual sports festival of IIT Roorkee, this year.
30 May 2019
#SneakPeek: How will Microsoft's Windows 11 look like
If we look at recent iterations of Windows operating system, Windows 10 has to be the undisputed winner.
15 May 2019
Using Windows 7? Install this update to avoid WannaCry-like attack
Back in 2017, the infamous WannaCry ransomware plagued hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe.
01 May 2019
#GamingBytes: Giving 'Endgame' spoilers could get you banned from games
One of the worst things you can do today is spoiling the suspense of a cultural phenomenon.
24 Mar 2019
Best laptops available in India under Rs. 50,000
Given the ever-increasing makes/OEMs of laptops, choosing the right one can be difficult, especially when you are running on a tight budget.
15 Jan 2019
Microsoft will soon end support for Windows 7: Details here
In a major, albeit expected, move, Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on Windows 7 - its much-loved desktop operating system.
12 Dec 2018
Multiple bugs left Microsoft accounts vulnerable to attacks: Details here
A series of bugs left millions of Microsoft accounts - Office, Outlook, Onedrive, etc - vulnerable to attacks.
02 Dec 2018
Soon, you'll see which apps use microphone on Windows 10
Microsoft is bringing a new security-focused feature into Windows 10 - the ability to check which apps are using your machine's microphone.
25 Oct 2018
Windows Zero-day vulnerability capable of deleting files uncovered
A new zero-day vulnerability that can be exploited to delete Windows system files has been uncovered by a security researcher.
03 Oct 2018
Here's how you can get Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Yesterday, Microsoft released the latest iteration of Windows 10, officially dubbed October 2018 Update, with a host of new features, improvements.
25 Aug 2018
#TechBytes: 5 best antivirus softwares to protect your PC
Sensible and safe browsing is the need of the hour for every computer user. We spend a huge number of hours on internet which is an obvious invite for viruses, trojans, spyware, etc. that can infect PCs.
09 Aug 2018
#TechBytes: How to officially install Windows on Mac
It's not common knowledge that Microsoft Windows can be installed on MacBooks, but Apple officially supports running both macOS and Windows on its devices.
02 Aug 2018
5 top-rated Virtual Reality games released in 2018 so far
Virtual Reality is a digitally-created, artificial environment that provides the experience of a surrounding 3D world with which people can interact through a headset.
29 Jul 2018
Top 6 highly addictive casual games for every platform
Simple video games created for people to just have fun and de-stress are called casual games. They don't demand a lot of time and can be played anytime.
26 Jul 2018
These are the best videogames released in 2018 so far
The video gaming industry has evolved immensely over the years to become one of the most profitable entertainment businesses.
30 Apr 2018
Everything you should know about the big Windows 10 update
Microsoft has released the latest version of Windows 10 for PCs and tablets called Windows 10 April 2018 update.
17 Mar 2018
Microsoft wants you to use Edge-browser, nevermind what you want
Microsoft has released two new test-build versions of its Windows 10 operating system which feature a major change regarding the company's Edge browser.
03 Sep 2017
Microsoft confirms the date for next major Windows 10 upgrade
It's official! Microsoft's next major update for Windows 10 is set to be released on 17th October this year.
21 Jun 2017
S.Korean firm pays $1m ransom to hackers, founder turns bankrupt
Paying ransom to cyber terrorists to get back stolen data- many have done it but none has ever openly admitted it.
20 May 2017
WannaCry- Researchers develop last-chance protection key
A team of researchers said they had found a last-chance way to protect systems from WannaCry, which first hit computers in 99 countries a week ago.
18 May 2017
WannaCry- Shadow Brokers promise to release more hacking tools
Shadow Brokers, the group which released parts of US national security agency (NSA)'s cyber weapons stockpile, forming the basis of the WannaCry ransomware, promised to keep releasing hacking tools every month to those willing to pay for the same.
17 May 2017
Ransomware attacks in India attempted over 48,000 times
Quick Heal Technologies, a cyber security firm, detected over 48,000 ransomware attack attempts in India; West Bengal witnessed the most incidents.
16 May 2017
WannaCry- Some ATMs shut, but no major impact in India
Sources said operations were suspended in some ATMs running on old versions of Windows, to keep them safe from the WannaCry ransomware attack.
15 May 2017
WannaCry Effect- Open ATMs only after updating software says RBI
The RBI has issued a directive to all banks to open their ATMs only after they have updated their software to protect against the recent WannaCry malware attack.
13 May 2017
Massive ransomware attack hits computers in 99 countries, including India
A massive cyber-attack has struck organizations around the world which is believed to have used tools made by the US National Security Agency.
28 Apr 2017
Microsoft finally solves its bug problem, nine months after discovery
When a Windows bug without a fix is on the prowl, mayhem is inevitable.
30 Nov 2016
New tax-levy on content providers
The central government is in the process of introducing a new 'e-service tax' that will impact content providers such as Netflix, Amazon, Apple and several more.
17 Nov 2016
Indian smartphone maker Lava set to raise $100 million
Pitched to be one of the biggest domestic smartphone manufacturers in India, Lava International is reportedly raising investments of $100 million from chip makers.
