| Windows release information dashboard
By Ed Bott
When the latest feature update for Windows 10 comes out, should you install it right away? Of course not. Even after months of testing by members of the Windows Insider Program, those initial releases always include some compatibility and reliability issues. It typically takes two or three months to swat those early bugs.
So how do you know when the coast is clear? That's what the Windows 10 Release Information Dashboard is for. This information-dense web page contains a concise listing of the release date and end-of-service date for every Windows 10 version.
Even more important is the navigation pane on the left side, where you can find detailed information about known issues that affect the current release, incompatibilities with specific devices and third-party software, and previously reported issues that have been successfully resolved.
In the first month or two after a feature update is released, you can expect to find a few issues that will block updates on some devices, as well as other bugs that can be mitigated with third-party updates or configuration changes. Don't be in a hurry: You can take up to six months to monitor the monthly updates and still have a full year of support for a given release. | Business leaders have begun to look ahead to next year and plan where to focus their technology resources. This ebook, based on the latest ZDNet/TechRepublic special feature, explores how decision makers will get the maximum benefit from their IT... |
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