Microsoft (finally) delivers service pack-like Windows 10 1909

Microsoft on Tuesday released Windows 10 1909, a feature update that has little in the way of new features.

Also dubbed "Windows 10 November 2019 Update" - the 1909 moniker noted its year and month, even though the release was actually 1911 - the upgrade was immediately available to those who sought it.

(On an unmanaged PC, select Settings > Update - Security > Windows Update, choose Check for updates and then pick Download and install now.)

[ Related: Windows 10 November 2019 Update: Key enterprise features ]

On consumer PCs running Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro systems not overseen by IT, 1909 will be installed only when the user chooses "Download and install now." However, as the current edition nears its support expiration, Microsoft will take charge and start an upgrade. Computerworld has forecast that Microsoft won't begin force-feeding 1909 to users until late January, when it begins upgrading machines running Windows 10 1809. (On Windows 10 Home and Pro, 1809 drops off support May 12, 2020.) Most Windows 10 Home PCs running 1803 were compulsorily upgraded by Microsoft to 1903 in the four months prior to the former's retirement using this mechanism.

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Apple introduces its new 16-in. MacBook Pro

MINNEAPOLIS & Applenew 16-in. MacBook Pro, unveiled today, replaces the 15-in. model with revamped hardware that delivers up to 80% better performance & and a new Magic Keyboard. The company also confirmed that it plans to ship the long-expected Mac Pro in &December."

Everyone is talking about the new laptop

I&m at the Jamf JNUC conference here this week and the new Mac is the talk of the day among delegates, many of whom are already trying to figure out if they can convince their companies to order one for them.

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Patch Tuesday arrives with Access error, 1909 in tow, and a promise of no more 'optional' patches this year

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly included references to a re-released version of Windows 10 1809. That version of Windows has not been re-released.

The patches haven&t yet been out for 24 hours and already we&re seeing a lot of activity. Herewhere we stand with the initial wave of problems.

Malicious Software Removal Tool installation error 800B0109

Many early patchers found that the MSRT, KB 890830, kept installing itself over and over again. Poster IndyPilot80 says:

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Truebill can help you manage your finances—and itfree to download

Learning how to manage your money correctly is a necessary step towards financial freedom. However, we always seem to forget about online subscription services that go unused. Perhaps you haven&t watched Netflix or forgot to cancel a one-month free trial; if you have these services set to autopay, you&ll end up wasting money on them each month.

Letbe honest, though. Who has the time to hunt down every payment or fee that gets charged to them monthly? This is hassle enough for a single bank account, but itnearly impossible to do if you manage multiple accounts manually. If you want a refined way to track and manage your finances, you can download Truebill for free and start lowering your monthly payments today.

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Atlassian expands Jira Service Desk to non-IT biz teams

Atlassian has expanded the focus of its Jira Service Desk to target a wider range of business teams, such as HR, legal and facilities workers.

Jira Service Desk, launched six years ago to help IT teams track and resolve service requests quickly, has since been integrated with the Australian software companyportfolio of apps, such as Confluence, as well asthird-party apps like Slack. It is the fastest growing product in Atlassianportfolio.

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