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• Pulling the trigger on Win10 Version 2004

  Posted on October 25th, 2020 at 21:15 Tracey Capen Comment on the AskWoody Lounge
  

  UPGRADING WINDOWS

  By Susan Bradley

  Windows 20H2 is in the pipeline — so it’s about time to install … its predecessor, Win10 2004.

  On October 20, Microsoft tweeted that the October 2020 Update (aka 20H2) has been officially released and will show up over time via a “throttled” rollout. But a few of the tweet’s replies quickly noted that some Win10 users are still waiting for Version 2004 — or had to manually install it. (Microsoft states that the upgrade from Win10 2004 to 20H2 should go faster because it’s more like a monthly update.)

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.42.0 (2020-10-26).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Upgrading, Windows 10 Releases AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Feature upgrades, ISO, Win10 2004

• Four solutions to four computing problems

  Posted on October 25th, 2020 at 21:10 Tracey Capen Comment on the AskWoody Lounge

  LANGALIST

  By Fred Langa

  AskWoody subscribers are an eclectic bunch, as evidenced by this quartet of interesting — and exceptionally wide-ranging! — reader-submitted questions.

  This week’s topics include using a command-line trick to reveal a PC’s digital license, preserving system data through a UEFI/BIOS reset, managing a PC with dual SSD/HDD drives, and calculating a system’s total power draw. Wow! Let’s dive into them.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.42.0 (2020-10-26).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, LangaList AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Drive maintenance, Power draw, UEFI reset, Windows digital license

• Online presence: Currency, continuity, and commitment

  Posted on October 25th, 2020 at 21:05 Tracey Capen Comment on the AskWoody Lounge

  Small-Business Websites

  By Will Fastie

  So your website is now up and open for business? That doesn’t mean you can just walk away.

  In previous installments of this series on small-business websites, I stressed the important basics of ensuring your site can be easily found. For example, in the September 21 article, “Web presence: Working with search engines,” I discussed understanding the Google search engine. What I didn’t mention was that search engines take into account a site’s age.

  In short, if your site isn’t considered current, its perceived value will drop, and it’ll fall lower in search-result lists.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.42.0 (2020-10-26).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Small Business Computing AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Google searches, Web presence, Website content

• Freeware Spotlight — A potpourri of anti-malware apps

  Posted on October 25th, 2020 at 21:00 Tracey Capen Comment on the AskWoody Lounge

  BEST UTILITIES

  By Deanna McElveen

  You might see a doctor for something simple, but it’s likely she will also check your general health.

  So, too, we never let a computer leave our store without a thorough check for malware: rootkits, Trojans, viruses, spyware, bots, worms, ransomware, keyloggers, crimeware, and so on.

  In past newsletters, various contributors have recommended that you not rely wholly on just one anti-malware utility. Fortunately, there are many good, free products to choose from.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.42.0 (2020-10-26).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Best Utilities, Freeware Anti-malware apps, AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Deanna's Freeware Spotlight, Full-time AV protection, On-demand scanners

• Activation issues after a Win10 reinstall

  Posted on October 18th, 2020 at 21:15 Tracey Capen Comment on the AskWoody Lounge
  

  LANGALIST

  By Fred Langa

  Uh-oh: My PC failed activation after a fresh, from-scratch Windows reinstall. What now?

  Don’t panic! There are a number of easy-to-use solutions and workarounds, including the little-known Software Licensing User Interface that’s built into every copy of Windows 10.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.41.0 (2020-10-19).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, LangaList AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Digital licenses, Windows activation troubleshooter

• The inevitable OS: Windows 10 at five years

  Posted on October 18th, 2020 at 21:10 Tracey Capen Comment on the AskWoody Lounge

  WINDOWS 10

  By Richard Hay

  This past July, Microsoft’s flagship operating system, Windows 10, reached its fifth anniversary.

  Over the past half-decade, Microsoft has put a lot of work into Win10, aggregated into the current Version 2004, released this past May. (The next release, Version 20H2, is due out this month. But we haven’t gotten a good look at it, and it’s reportedly a minor upgrade.)

  Arguably, Win10’s evolution has made it a better OS. But it still gets a mixed reception from users. Some people love it, others hate it — and then there’s the mass of users who have simply learned to live with it.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.41.0 (2020-10-19).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Windows 10 AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Windows Insider program, Windows life cycles

• It’s the end of the line for Office 2010

  Posted on October 18th, 2020 at 21:05 Tracey Capen Comment on the AskWoody Lounge

  PATCH WATCH

  By Susan Bradley

  Microsoft is closing the book on two business workhorses: Office 2010 and Exchange 2010.

  From a productivity-app perspective, 2010 was an excellent vintage for all Windows users from individuals to small businesses to the Enterprise. Whether it was managing email, building massive spreadsheets, or creating complex documents, Office and Exchange gave us an excellent foundation. But as of October 13, Microsoft dropped all support for both platforms.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.41.0 (2020-10-19).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Office, Patch Watch AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Office updates, Win7 vulnerabilities, Windows Updates

• Taking another look at Sandbox

  Posted on October 18th, 2020 at 21:00 Tracey Capen Comment on the AskWoody Lounge

  WINDOWS 10 2004

  By TB Capen

  Back in June of last year, we published a first look at Windows 10’s then-new Sandbox feature.

  Simply put, Sandbox creates a virtual version of Windows 10 that you can use for software and configuration testing. Whatever happens in Sandbox mostly stays in Sandbox.

  Sandbox debuted in Windows 10 1903 to great interest … until reports of issues with the tool started rolling in. Now with Win10 2004, Microsoft has enhanced its virtual machine — and hopefully won’t break it again.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.41.0 (2020-10-19).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Windows 10 Releases AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Sandbox, virtual machines, Win10 2004
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