WINDOWS 10

Know before you leap!

Before upgrading to the much-touted Windows 10 software, let's review if it is really new & improved and what you should know before you download this free program.  Here is a collection of videos and blogs with advice from various tech gurus: 

Microsoft opens a new Windows to the world

Top 5 - Reasons to upgrade to Windows 10

Settings you should change right now

Should You Upgrade or Clean Install?

A clean install of Windows 10

Changed your mind on Windows 10? Here's how you can roll back

Cortana setup tips and commands

How to use 'GodMode' on Windows 10 :  Since long before Windows 10 was officially released last week, techies have been looking into the operating system's every nook and cranny. They've been uncovering some pretty cool secrets.  Those include something called GodMode that Microsoft has not released to the public, and probably never will. It gives you special access to Windows 10.  Read More on Komando.com...

5 issues with Windows 10 you need to know about :  They spent almost a year in public beta testing. That's a long time to try and root out any bugs or glitches. But we knew it wouldn't be flawless once it went into full release. Just over a week in, Windows 10 has already gotten three security patches, but there are still issues Read More on Komando.com...

Do NOT fall for this dangerous Windows 10 scam : There's a very serious ransomware scam targeting Windows users trying to upgrade to Windows 10. If you click the link in this email, it will download a virus that locks your computer and holds it hostage until you pay up.  This one is particularly dangerous because it's so timely. Right now you might be waiting for your upgrade to Windows 10 as Microsoft gradually rolls out the new version. It's easy to imagine how somebody could fall for this scam if they're not paying attention.  Read More on Komando.com...

Windows 10's privacy policy is a disaster : Microsoft's new operating system Windows 10 is getting rave reviews for being a vast improvement over Windows 8. But Windows 10 has a huge privacy problem that you need to know about.  Whatever you do, don't mindlessly click through Windows 10's automatic installation process. You'll be giving Microsoft access to just about all your personal information, and you won't even realize you're doing it. Even some former Microsoft employees are having a tough time figuring it out.  Read More on Komando.com...

Windows 10 shares your Wi-Fi with your Facebook friends :  By now you've heard all about the new Wi-Fi Sense feature on Windows 10. A month ago we warned you it was coming, and now it's here. On one hand, it's a pretty convenient feature, but on the other it could be a security risk if you're not careful. Imagine any or all of your Facebook friends getting full access to your wireless network! So how does Wi-Fi Sense work?  Basically, it's a feature that lets your friends (including Facebook friends if you choose to allow it) sign into your Wi-Fi network without the encryption key. If that sounds horrifying, just know that it's not that bad. It's definitely more secure than it sounds. In fact, it was designed to make wireless access both easier and safer for you back when it was first released with Windows 8.1.  Read More on Komando.com....

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