What is so big about today? Microsoft is releasing the Windows Anniversary Update to the masses. I say “maybe” because you may or may not get it today, or tomorrow, or the next day. Microsoft is rolling it out in stages so as not to overwhelm their servers and upset their customers along the way. After all, 350 million devices now run Windows 10 so that is a great many computing devices to update.
If you use Windows 10, do you have a choice to upgrade or not? Nope. With the Windows 10 release, Microsoft has taken away the option of accepting or declining the updates. But the good news is Windows 10 is an excellent OS and the Anniversary Edition just makes it better. I have 3 computers running Windows 10 and so far none have received the update. I keep checking every so often.
Our first story in the Computer section is an in-depth look at what is new in Windows, including photos. So be sure and check it out. As is my habit, I have included more good info about using your computing devices so go check them out. And thanks! -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
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Computer Tips and Tricks
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Mobile Computing
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