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Russell Smith
Editorial DirectorRussell Smith, the Editorial Director at Petri IT Knowledgebase, has over two decades of hands-on experience in IT, in both small business settings and government IT infrastructure projects.
Russell started writing for Windows IT Pro Magazine in the early 2000s. Since then, he has contributed insights to various IT publications, including Petri and CDW. His authoritative voice has resonated across industry blogs, where he dissects complex topics into an ‘easy read’.
Russell has authored over a thousand articles, each a testament to his depth of knowledge. His expertise doesn’t stop there: he wrote a book on Privilege Management and co-authored another for Microsoft’s MOAC series. Moreover, Russell’s commitment to education shines through in the courses he crafted for Pluralsight.
He is also presenter on his own YouTube channel, This Week in IT, and the current presenter of Petri Dish.
LATEST
Microsoft Issues Zero-Day Advisory for Internet Explorer
- Jan 21, 2020
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Russell Smith
Hot on the heels of this month’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has published a security advisory for an Internet Explorer zero-day.
Patch Tuesday – January 2020
- Jan 20, 2020
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Russell Smith
Windows 7 gets its last regular Patch Tuesday security updates, Microsoft fixes a CryptoAPI vulnerability reported by the NSA, and Windows Server RDP also gets patched.
Windows 10 Version 2004 (20H1) – Renaming Virtual Desktops and Restart Apps Feature
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Jan 15, 2020
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Russell Smith
Most of the changes in Windows 10 version 2004, which is due to land in the first half of 2020, are under-the-hood. And the Windows 10 November 2019 Update got some of the changes that were in development as part of 20H1, like enhancements to search in File Explorer. This first article in a two-part series looks at the productivity improvements coming as part of Windows 10 version 2004.
Microsoft Search and Improved Windows Search Performance in Windows 10
- Jan 13, 2020
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Russell Smith
Search in Windows and Microsoft 365 is changing. Earlier this year, Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Search, a new cloud-based service borrowing AI technology from Bing aimed at making it easier to find information in Office 365.
What’s in Store for Windows in 2020
- Jan 13, 2020
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Russell Smith
Windows 7 reaches end-of-life, Microsoft throws Windows a lifeline with Windows 10X, Windows 10 gets another major feature update, and Windows Server continues to support Azure.
Windows – A Year in Review
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Jan 09, 2020
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Russell Smith
It’s been another busy year for Windows and here is a summary of the most important events from the last twelve months.
How to Block Automatic Delivery of Microsoft Edge
Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
- Jan 08, 2020
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Russell Smith
Learn how to block automatic installation of Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser when it reaches general availability in January.
Everything You Need to Know About Windows – December 2019
Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
- Jan 03, 2020
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Russell Smith
This month sees Microsoft preparing for the general availability of its new Chromium-based Edge browser in January, Windows Server Core container images get 40% smaller, and Windows Insiders get new builds in the Fast Ring that are not tied to a specific feature update.
How to Run Legacy Microsoft Edge and New Edge Stable Channel Side-By-Side
Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
- Jan 02, 2020
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Russell Smith
In today’s Ask the Admin, I talk again about how Microsoft plans to deliver the new version of its Edge Browser. There’s also a Group Policy setting that will let users work with both the legacy and new Chromium-based version of Microsoft Edge.
How to Improve Network Performance in Windows VirtualBox Guests
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Dec 26, 2019
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Russell Smith
In today’s Ask the Admin, I show you how to improve network performance in Windows virtual guests running on Oracle’s VirtualBox.
Windows Server Core Container Images Now 40 Percent Smaller
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Dec 23, 2019
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Russell Smith
Microsoft announces 40% smaller Server Core container images coming in the 20H1 timeframe.
How to Configure a Windows 10 VPN Profile Using Microsoft Intune
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Dec 18, 2019
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Russell Smith
How to deploy a Windows 10 VPN profile using Microsoft Intune.