Multi-GPU Vulkan will not be just for Windows
Published in Graphics


Headed for Linux too 

Vulkan graphics API was supposed to be cross-platform and fix the issue of DirectX 12 only being available on Windows 10.

AMD denies Ryzen Windows 10 problems
Published in PC Hardware


No need for a patch


AMD has denied that Windows 10's thread scheduler is responsible for lower than expected highly-threaded performance scores on its latest Ryzen processor family.

Windows 10 will stop randomly re-booting on updates
Published in News


Changes to updates


Software King of the World, Microsoft, is finally making some changes to the way Windows Updates are applied to Windows 10 PCs.

Windows 10 use continues to grow
Published in News

But Windows 7 is still king

NetMarketShare’s monthly OS usage figures show that Windows 10 use is growing but it is still a long way behind the aging and insecure Windows 7.

Microsoft confirms second Windows 10 update
Published in News


This year


Software King of the World Microsoft said that it was going to have two big Windows 10 updates this year, but it hasn't shared timing details for its second update.

EU privacy watchdogs concerned about Windows 10
Published in News


Changes to installation process were only a start


European Union data protection watchdogs said they were still concerned about the privacy settings of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system despite Vole announcing changes to the installation process.

Windows 10 Redstone 2 out in April
Published in News


Microsoft partners seem to be leaking the date


It is looking fairly certain that Windows 10’s second major update will be released in April.

Microsoft makes Windows 10 privacy changes
Published in News


Changes please the regulators but not everyone

While regulators are happy with Windows 10’s privacy changes, users might be miffed that Vole has not given a complete opt-out feature.

Microsoft drops licencing fees for Windows 10
Published in AI


Cheaper than 2016


Microsoft has reduced the cost of Windows 10 licences for models to be launched in the middle of the year. 

Blue Screen of death turns green
Published in News


Gangrene sets in


Software king of the world, Microsoft has decided that it is time to retire its blue screen of death – at least for some users.