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Microsoft permanently disables Internet Explorer for all devices — CBS News

Microsoft has permanently disabled the desktop version of Internet Explorer on certain versions of Windows 10, and updated its newer browser, Microsoft Edge, writes...

Worldwide PC shipments grew 1.5% in second quarter of 2019, says Gartner

After two quarters of decline, the worldwide PC market grew 1.5% in the second quarter of 2019, says Gartner.

Microsoft is making Windows 10 passwordless — The Verge

Microsoft is planning to make Windows 10 PCs work without passwords, writes Tom Warren. Here is the link: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/11/20690359/microsoft-windows-10-passwordless-password-option-update

Microsoft is embracing Chromium, bringing Edge to Windows 7, Windows 8, and macOS — VB

Microsoft is embracing Google’s Chromium open source project for Edge development on the desktop. The company also announced it is decoupling the browser updates...

Traditional PC market grows 2.7% , strongest rate since Q1 2012: IDC

Preliminary results for the second quarter of 2018 showed shipments of traditional PCs (desktop, notebook, and workstation) totaled 62.3 million units, recording solid year-on-year growth of 2.7%, according to IDC.