Cortana Being Depreciated

Preston Gralla observes that Cortana is being depreciated in Windows.

In my mind, Cortana resembled an updated "Clippy" (Office Assistant).

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Disc Repair

Preston Gralla created a short (2 minute) video on using the CHKDSK "check disk" command available in Windows 10. This command is used to find disc corruption or other disc errors, and can initiate some repairs.

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Speeding Windows 10

Preston Gralla shares how to make Windows 10 a more responsive operating system.

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Speed Up Your Windows 10 Computer

Melissa Riofrio developed a video which shows which settings can be tweaked to speed up a windows 10 computer.

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keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10

Tim Greene provides keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10 .

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Setting Up a Child User Account in Windows 10

Melissa Riofrio uses a video to demonstrate how to add a child account for Windows 10. In order to prove you are an adult who is authorized to establish an account, you need to use a credit card. You can also set a child up as a local user only, without access to Skype or other Microsoft internet products.

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Printer Problems Arising From Windows 10

Ed Tittel offers suggestions for coping with print driver problems after one upgrades to Windows 10.

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Windows 10 in the Enterprise

Gregg Keizer comments on the changes which release Microsoft Windows 10 requires of enterprise networks. In the past, major changes in Windows occured only when a new version number was released; however, the new subscription model promotes frequent updates to the operating system, which shall require a nimble technology support team to deal with incompatibilities. Keizer quotes extensively from Gartner consultant Steven Kleynhans, who provides general recommendations for the compatibility testing process.

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Windows 10 Tracks Hardware Configuration

Andy Patrizio warns that replacing a computer motherboard on a Windows 10 computer will force the user to call Microsoft to re-enable Windows . Microsoft tracks the motherboard ID, and if a licensed version of Windows 10 attempts to run on a new motherboard, it shuts down the installation. A call to Microsoft allows the user to obtain an override code.

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Windows 10 Privacy Settings

Andy Patrizio provides an overview of what needs to be disabled in Windows 10 to provide users with privacy . For those who want an intro to other Windows 10 features, try viewing this slideshow.

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