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What Is Thunderbolt 3?

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Russell explains what Thunderbolt 3 is and where USB Type-C connectors fit into the picture. As the Thunderbolt 3 cables start to roll out, remember to check to verify that they can handle transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s if you want maximum benefit.

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Making Data Dance with PowerShell

Last Update: Dec 03, 2024

PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks begins a series of articles demonstrating how to make the most out of data in PowerShell no matter where it comes from.

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Windows 7 not supported on New PCs — Intel and AMD Toe the Line

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

With new PC chips rapidly approaching, here’s a timely reminder about Windows 7 support: There isn’t any—at least not on Intel or AMD’s new silicon. Only Windows 10 is supported. Your downgrade rights were wrenched away, back in January…

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The Nano Server Debate – Yes or No?

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

It is clear from Microsoft’s publicity about Windows Server 2016 that the corporation believes that the default choice for installing a new server is Nano Server. Do you agree with that view? In this opinion post, I discuss the merits of both sides of the argument, share my take on the matter, and ask what you think.

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Microsoft Flow: Create a Workflow Using a Template

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In today’s Ask the Admin, I’ll show you how to sign up for Microsoft Flow and create a simple workflow that posts a tweet with a hashtag from your Twitter account to your Slack channel.

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Microsoft Brings Windows Information Protection To Mobile Office Apps on Windows

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft has released new mobile Office apps for Windows that enables Windows Information Protection, a new feature that shipped with Windows 10 Anniversary update.

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Why an Office 365 Connector Generates Multiple SendAs Audit Events

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Office 365 Connectors allow data drawn from multiple internet sources like Twitter to be imported into Office 365. This article explains why imported tweets result in multiple SendAs events logged in the Office 365 Audit log.

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EU Orders Ireland to Recover $14.5 Billion in Unpaid Taxes From Apple

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

A European Union investigation has concluded that Ireland illegally taxed Apple at a rate of just 1 percent for over 10 years. As a result, it has ordered Ireland to collect $14.5 billion in lost taxes from the consumer electronics giant.

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Enterprise Agenda: The Great Migration of 2016

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In this edition of the Enterprise Agenda, it’s time to start preparing for the great migration to Windows Server 2016 and we have a guide to help you get started.

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What Is Microsoft Flow?

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In this post I’ll provide a brief overview of IFTTT and Zapier and Microsoft’s contribution to the user-friendly, user-powered workflow services tool, Microsoft Flow.

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The Sams Report EP 53: Testers Unite In The Middle Of The Night

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including more issues with the Anniversary update, patches going rouge, and fragmentation.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: August 26

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Because my Kindle broke my webcam or something, this edition of Short Takes focuses on whether Excel should be blamed for scientific tunnel vision, why iPhone users need to check for updates right now, Windows 95 and Linux milestones, Xbox One S demand is better than expected, and more.

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