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Can Microsoft Reignite a Passion for Creating and Learning with Windows 10?

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

It will take new device form factors to move us to a future where small devices are better able to adapt to a wider variety of tasks.

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Azure Backup Agent Adds Support for System State

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Aidan Finn explains how to use a preview feature of the Azure Backup MARS agent to backup and restore system state for Windows Server machines.

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Microsoft Sets Dangerous Precedent With Another New Patch for Windows XP

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft is releasing another patch for Windows XP today which raises the question of why pay for extended support and is the OS truly dead?

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Overcoming the Last Mile Problem

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

We all know that the cloud services have scalability and availability that is typically better than most businesses. However, that last mile of Internet connectivity is often the weakest link in your cloud connectivity chain.

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Connect Visual Studio Team Services to Azure Using a Service Principal Name

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Russell Smith shows how to connect Visual Studio Team Services to Azure using a Service Principal Name so that you can deploy code directly to Azure from Visual Studio Team Services.

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Still No Good Option for Office 365 Backups

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Backup solutions for Office 365 are available from many ISVs. However, six years after the Office 365 launch, no product exists that takes a comprehensive and integrated approach to Office 365 applications.

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With Data Being the New Oil, Microsoft Bets on Power BI Premium

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft has announced that PowerBI Premium has reached general availability and will start at $625 a month.

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Avoiding Accidental Changes with PowerShell’s WhatIf and Confirm Parameters

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn how to prevent PowerShell mistakes by adding -whatif and -confirm parameters.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: June 9

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Because our three days of Spring have finally arrived, this edition of Short Takes looks at an amazing Intel threat against Microsoft, Microsoft’s security buy is no Nokia, out-of-date Skype clients head off to a farm to chase rabbits, and much more.

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Microsoft’s Next Windows 10 Security Feature Looks to Be Exploit Guard

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft is working on a new security feature for Windows 10 called Exploit Guard that will allow admins to block users and applications from accessing dangerous domains.

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Microsoft is Shutting Down Docs.com

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft has announced that they will be closing Docs.com; an online service used to share Office content and track its performance.

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5 Tips for Modern Task Management

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

If you can control your workload, you can sleep better, feel less overwhelmed, and actually enjoy the calm moments. Matthew McDermott shares 5 tips for better managing your workload and time.

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