A new report from Symantec has revealed that Microsoft unknowingly hosted malicious applications in its Microsoft Store, that used up the device's resources in order to mine cryptocurrencies.
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A new report suggests that Microsoft might be working on a lightweight version of Windows 10 that's meant to supersede Windows 10 S. This new version may, however, not have Windows in the name.
Amazon could be working on a UWP version of its smart digital assistant if a new report is accurate. This would give Windows 10 users in S mode a new way to access it without using Cortana.
Lenovo's Miix 630 is the third device to hit the market with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. The device can run x86 applications using emulation, and it ships in S mode. Here's our unboxing video.
Dell today announced a couple of new Windows 10 mobile PCs that are aimed at the educational market. Both the Latitude 3190 and the LAtitude 3190 2-in-1 ship with Windows 10 Pro in S mode.
Just as we saw last month with the Surface Pro, Microsoft released a Core i5 model of the Surface Laptop with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD, for the same price as the 4GB model, which will likely disappear.
Microsoft released yet another firmware update for its Surface Laptop today. This time, the new firmware is meant to improve docking compatibility for users of the Windows 10 April 2018 Update.
Microsoft today announced that it's bringing its Teams Progressive Web App to the Microsoft Store, and the preview for the app is available for those using Windows 10 S devices today.
A listing for 'Switch out of S Mode' has appeared in the Microsoft Store, although it only seems to be available for those that are in S mode, and on the current preview for the spring update.
Despite Microsoft's repeated requests for an extension to the standard 90-day disclosure deadline, Google has gone on to reveal a "medium" severity flaw in systems with UMCI, such as Windows 10 S.
Developers have now been given a way to set test groups that Microsoft Store apps can be flighted to. This avoids the requirement that apps will immediately be made public in the store.
Microsoft's Windows Defender has reportedly prevented a "massive" coin mining malware outbreak. Users on Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 are safe, but Microsoft encouraged them to use Windows 10 or 10 S.
Windows 10 S was released as a standalone OS last year, and then rumors started flying around that it would be discontinued. This is because S mode will live on in all Windows 10 SKUs from 2019.
Microsoft and its partner OEMs introduced several budget devices last year that has helped its market share in the K-12 education market, which grew 6.5 percent in the sub-$300 category.
Microsoft released a new firmware update for the Surface Laptop this week, improving battery stability and overall reliability. It's available for users on all versions of Windows 10.
A new Windows 10 roadmap of consumer SKUs for partners and changes coming to the Windows 10 S SKU has reportedly been revealed. Five new SKUs will be offered to partners with the next major release.
Microsoft has introduced another flavor of its Surface Laptop with Windows 10 S. The latest variant contains a Core m3 processor and is priced $200 lesser than the original Core i5 model.
Microsoft has updated its listing for the Commercial Surface Laptop to include some new configurations. Most notably, you can now buy one that ships with Windows 10 Pro, instead of 10 S.
Microsoft continues to try to push its advantage as a resource for education. It has unveiled four new affordable laptops for schools, while expanding on software used by students and educators alike.
At CES 2018 today, Lenovo announced the Miix 630, a Windows 10 tablet with an attachable keyboard that uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and offers gigabit LTE as an Always-Connected PC.
An apparent bug is causing Windows 10 S users enrolled in the Fast Ring of the Insider Program to receive builds labeled as Windows 10 Pro. This only seems to be a labeling issue, however.
Qualcomm held an event today, where it announced the first Windows on ARM PCs. Among the two was the HP Envy x2, which is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor. We got to go hands on with the tablet.
Today is Cyber Monday, and Microsoft is offering a round of deals on first- and third-party products, which includes $200 off of the price of the Surface Laptop, no matter which config you choose.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop is the first consumer laptop to run the company's new SKU of Windows 10, called Windows 10 S. It's also the firm's first traditional laptop. Here's our review.
After the devices showed up on Microsoft's website back in July, the Surface Laptop with a Core i7 processor is now finally available in Burgundy, Cobalt Blue, and Graphite Gold colors.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop is the first premium PC to ship with its operating system that's aimed at the educational market, Windows 10 S. Here's our unboxing and first impressions of the device.
Today, Microsoft is releasing the first batch of firmware and driver updates for the Surface Laptop. Most notably, it improves support for the company's new Windows Mixed Reality platform.
For the last month, Microsoft has been taking pre-orders for a variant of the Surface Laptop with a Core i7 processor and a 1TB SSD. That model is now available, but only in platinum.
While the current version of Windows 10 S is based on the Pro version of the OS, Microsoft will be releasing another SKU that is based on Enterprise. It will be available in the spring.
At Microsoft's Ignite 2017 keynote today, Microsoft announced that its partners will be releasing Windows 10 S devices that are geared towards businesses, rather than schools, starting at $275.
In an announcement about new variants of the Surface Laptop today, Microsoft revealed that it will be extending the free upgrade offer from Windows 10 S to Pro, until March 31, 2018.
Although pre-orders have been available for days now, Microsoft has formally announced that the Core i7 models of the Surface Laptop are available in Burgundy, Cobalt Blue, and Graphite Gold.
Microsoft is continuing to add new configurations of its Surface Laptop to the lineup, as customers can now pre-order a model with an Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of internal storage.
After a month and a half of being shown on the product page, you can finally pre-order the Core i7 Surface Laptop in Burgundy, Cobalt Blue, and Graphite Gold, and there's an 8GB RAM model now, too.
From Ice Lake and golden Gates, to Scorpio's return, Surface frustration, Nokia Bothies, Android flagships, bad branding, and Sony's Nobunaga, it's our handy roundup of the week's top tech news.
Earlier today, we discovered that Microsoft had begun selling the Core i7 Surface Book in Burgundy and Cobalt Blue. The device's listings once again show that the models are coming soon.
Earlier this week, Microsoft released a new bundle of firmware updates for its Surface Pro tablet. Now, the company has published a changelog, showing that they enable support for Windows 10 S.
Today, Asus has announced its latest laptop, the VivoBook W202. The laptop is priced under $300, offers a decent set of specifications and is running Microsoft's recently released Windows 10 S.
After being shown as 'coming soon' for almost a month, Microsoft's Surface Laptop with Core i7 processors are now available in Burgundy and Cobalt Blue in the US, but only in one section of the Store.
From HP hype and HBO hacking, to Surface Plus, Google's ad-blocker, Flash back, Groove goodies, LastPass pricing, and OnePlus 5 minus 4.5.7, it's our handy roundup of the week's top tech news.
