Microsoft dropped a crop of Windows 10 updates today, some of which you might already have, some of which you might not have.
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Answer: As I wrote in a previous story, Microsoft is offering a free upgrade for the next year that most people will likely find compelling.
Cortana is surely one of the best features that Windows 10 comes with.
Meanwhile, some researchers have also criticised Microsoft for its terms of service, which allow it to share user data based on nothing more than “good faith” belief that doing so is required to comply with law enforcement agencies and protect user privacy. We have your number. Note that a restart is required to complete this update.
They’ve said that they’re saving your search information from Bing (does anyone actually use Bing?), as well as content from your private emails and what apps you use.
According to some experts, though, Microsoft may have overlooked a few other default features that could rile security professionals and put consumers at risk without being aware of it. The Hacker News reported that the Windows 10 update contains a mechanism called Windows Update Delivery Optimization (WUDO).
Windows 10 is expected to roll-out globally in October; it would make sense to suggest that Microsoft latest flagship would hit store-shelves within the same period. ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley heard from one of her contacts that Microsoft is planning to dole out more cumulative updates in the future, possibly every week for the first month of Windows 10 availability. Make sure that you do not click on any links that are not from your trusted sources.
The company is going to update Windows 10 on a continuing basis, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t provide a little context.
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Another new operating system upgrade, another opportunity for attackers to try to take over your computer. If you know your computer has issues (slow, error messages, etc.), address the problems before you attempt the upgrade. Heck, even Solitaire begs for a monthly subscription to ditch ads now. Well, most of the apps that come with Windows 10 Home and Pro aren’t available in the Enterprise edition. The company is largely stuffing in bug fixes aimed at straightening the rough edges that Windows 10 shipped with, and has not detailed the exact changes.
