Microsoft announces first major update to Windows 10

Microsoft's executive vice president of the Windows and Devices Group, Terry Myserson revealed today via a blog post that the latest update to Windows 10 is available to tablets and PCs today. Considered by many to be the Service Pack that fixes a lot of bugs as well as adds the functionality that has been under testing, the  November update also brings enhancements to the consumer experience with Cortana, Microsoft Edge, Xbox and more. There’s never been a better time for enterprise and consumer customers to upgrade to Windows 10. Please visit this Windows Blog post to learn more about the November update or hit jump to see some of the updates you can enjoy as part of the package.

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Windows 10 users to receive security updates and fixes for 10 years

Keeping in line with the support cycle of their past releases, Microsoft clarified in an updated support document how long they’ll be offering security fixes for its upcoming Windows 10 operating system. The company will be offering “mainstream support” for Windows 10 up to October 13, 2020. They will be providing “extended support” up to October 14, 2025. Microsoft will be releasing the new OS on July 29^th with Windows 10 Mobile coming up sometime in the fall.

Source: Microsoft | Via: PCWorld

Microsoft plans to take the lead with Windows 10 mobile updates

Microsoft wants to take Apple’s approach with updating Windows 10 for all devices with them pushing the updates instead of the carriers. The company intends to have a “continuous update process” for all devices running Windows 10, including the phones. They plan on giving carriers early access to upgrade builds before deployment but final delivery of updates will come from them and not the telcos. We’re not quite sure how they’ll pull this off but we just have to wait a bit more to find out.

Source: Lifehacker

Pirated Windows 10 desktops will have watermarks on them

Microsoft caused a bit of a hullaballoo when a remark they made was interpreted as the company allowing pirated users of previous Windows versions to gain access to the free upgrade of Windows 10. Terry Myerson, EVP of OS for Microsoft, said that pirated copies of Windows 10 will be getting permanent watermarks on the desktop to serve as a reminder that they’re using an illegal copy of the OS.

They plan to make people with non-genuine versions of Windows to through the Windows Store to upgrade, which would more or less mean they have to pay. Myerson said though that they intend to offer “very attractive” genuine upgrades for these kinds of users. What they plan on doing, we don’t know just yet. Aside from the watermark though, Microsoft can go as far as not sending essential security updates to the pirated copies.

Source: Ubergizmo