Preston Gralla
Contributing Editor
Preston Gralla is a contributing editor for Computerworld, a blogger for ITworld, and the author of more than 45 books, including NOOK Tablet: The Missing Manual (O'Reilly 2012) and How the Internet Works (Que, 2006).
Feds to Microsoft: Clean up your security act — or else
The US government, worried about the increasing role of rival nations in cyberattacks and cybercrime, looks poised to force tech companies to do more about security.
Windows 11: A guide to the updates
Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5022913 Preview, released on Feb. 28, 2023.
Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5023696, released on March 14, 2023.
Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 25314 for the Canary Channel and Build 23403 for the Dev Channel, both released on March 8, 2023.
Bing’s AI chatbot came to work for me. I had to fire it.
When used for business, the chatbot embedded in Microsoft's Bing search engine is a bit sycophantic and fails to complete most tasks. Still, it shows real promise.
As Microsoft embraces AI, it says sayonara to the metaverse
Just two years ago, Microsoft execs were hailing the metaverse as a game-changer — just as they’re talking up AI now. Well, how did that turn out?
12 ways to speed up Windows 11
Windows 11 is generally faster than Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better. Try these tips to speed up and stabilize your Windows 11 PC.
Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.2670 for the Release Preview Channel, released on Feb. 16, 2023.
Windows 12 and AI: a coming boon or boondoggle?
Microsoft is making a heavy push into AI and promising it will radically change how Windows works. But is that more hype and hope than reality?
How to protect your privacy in Windows 11
Windows 11 gathers more information than some people would like. Here are several steps you can take to keep that information private.
How Microsoft is helping Ukraine’s cyberwar against Russia
Microsoft's efforts to aid Ukraine aren't just altruistic; by fending off Russian cyberattacks, the company is helping its customers, too.