Two days ago, on January 14th, 2020, Windows 7 reached its end of life, which means that Microsoft will no longer support it with regular security updates. For those users who are still on Windows 7, Microsoft will start displaying alerts indicating that their OS is out of support and should be upgraded to Windows 10. [Read more…] about Upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for Free Using FixMe.IT
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3 Easy Ways to Run Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows 10
Sometimes you may need to run Command Prompt as an administrator in order to complete certain tasks that require elevated privileges. Here are three ways to open an elevated Command Prompt in Windows 10. [Read more…] about 3 Easy Ways to Run Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows 10
What Is Ms-Resource:AppName/Text in Windows 10 Start Menu
Many Windows 10 users have reported seeing a strange ‘Ms-resource:AppName/Text’ item in Start menu after installing another Windows Update. If you’re reading this, then most likely you’ve got the same problem. [Read more…] about What Is Ms-Resource:AppName/Text in Windows 10 Start Menu
Windows Operating System Usage Statistics: IT Pros vs. End-users
According to NetMarketShare, Windows 10 is becoming more popular every month, but it hasn’t managed to beat Windows 7 which still has the highest percentage of the market share at a whopping 41.23 percent. [Read more…] about Windows Operating System Usage Statistics: IT Pros vs. End-users
Windows 10 Creators Update: A Tiny Change That May Affect Some Applications
Good news, everyone: Windows 10 Creators Update has been officially released today, and it’s now available for download on the Microsoft website. The new version adds a handful of new features and improvements to the operating system, including Windows Ink and advanced security settings, and is reported to be the most significant Windows 10 update as of yet.
However, there’s still a fly in the ointment. Windows developers, beware (actually, end users should be aware of this, too). [Read more…] about Windows 10 Creators Update: A Tiny Change That May Affect Some Applications
Why Should You Upgrade to Windows 10
With Microsoft continuing to aggressively push Windows 10 update at its users, many of them remain persistent, doing everything they can to postpone migration until the time is right. Why is it worth upgrading to the latest version when Windows 7 provides me with all the stuff I need to get the job done?
Well, that’s a good question. But let’s be realistic about this one: it’s no longer the question of “why”, but “when”. Windows 10 is actively grabbing its market share, and it will continue to do so. According to one of the latest company releases, the new OS is now on 300 million active devices. On top of that, there’s not much time left to upgrade for free, as the offer stands until July 29. [Read more…] about Why Should You Upgrade to Windows 10