Microsoft super-charges Windows Update so it can keep all of your apps up to date

Microsoft has launched a preview version of the Windows Update orchestration platform. This is an update to Windows Update itself which opens it up for use by third-party developers. This means that Windows Update could soon be able to update not only Windows, but also drivers, and third-party apps. So broad is the scope of what Microsoft is working on that it feels as though Windows Update will soon be a misnomer, and a rebranding may be in order. See also: The idea behind having one central point for updating everything is a simple one -- consolidation. At the moment… [Continue Reading]