November 3, 2015 New Windows computers offer appealing alternatives to traditional laptops Not so long ago, making a computer buying decision mostly boiled down to “Do I want a PC or Mac?
November 3, 2015 Microsoft may lock out other OSes with Windows 10 If you’ve a fondness for installing old versions of Windows and alternatives like Linux on your desktops and laptops, be warned: It looks likely that some Windows 10 machines will be made to run Windows 10 and nothing else.
November 3, 2015 Tech Q&A: Ello, Wi-Fi safety, Windows 10, and more Kim Komando answers your questions about Ello, the 'anti-Facebook,' web safety, the new Windows 10, and more.
November 3, 2015 Microsoft to users: Please, ditch Windows XP With Microsoft set to end support for its aging XP OS in just a few weeks, the computer giant is hoping that the offer of a $50 gift card, free support, and a free data transfer service – with the purchase of a new PC – might persuade some users to upgrade.
November 3, 2015 What will Windows 9 look like? It hasn't been long since Microsoft upgraded Windows 8 with Windows 8.1. But that doesn't mean it's too soon to start speculating about Windows 9.
October 22, 2015 One change that instantly makes your computer safer Here at Komando.com, we talk a lot of about ways to keep hackers from slipping viruses on to your system. Whether it's by avoiding suspicious attachments and links in phishing emails, keeping your browser and plug-ins updated to close security holes, or having security software installed, the name of the game is to keep threats at arm's length.
October 22, 2015 World’s ATMs still running Windows XP -- and wildly out of date Nearly all of the ATMs in the world are running the Windows XP operating system, introduced by Microsoft 13 years ago -- and incredibly out of date, as any tech enthusiast will tell you.
October 22, 2015 PC makers plan rebellion against Windows at 2014 CES, analysts say Fearing rapidly plummeting sales of traditional laptops and desktop computers -- which collapsed by as much as 10 percent in 2013 -- manufacturers are planning a revolt against Microsoft and the Windows operating system, analysts say.
October 22, 2015 A tale of two techs: Apple iPhone 5S vs. Microsoft Surface 2 One company introduces an upgraded device and sells 9 million units in a couple of days. The other introduces upgraded gadgets and earns a collective yawn. What makes Apple a blooming success while Microsoft continues to wither on the vine?
October 22, 2015 3 Ways to speed up your computer's boot time As computers age, they naturally slow down - especially when they're starting up. It's just a fact. It isn't a fact you have to live with, though. There are some simple steps you can take to speed up a slow-booting computer. Cue the "Hallelujah Chorus."
