Microsoft 365 Passwordless Sign-In: Windows Hello vs. FIDO2 Security Keys
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), the cloud-based identity management service that Microsoft 365 and other cloud-native apps rely..
Everything You Need to Know About Windows – December 2020
December is usually a quiet month at Microsoft as most of the company shuts down for the last..
How to Automatically Unlock BitLocker Protected Devices Connected to Wired Networks
BitLocker is a full-disk encryption tool that is built-in to Windows. Full disk encryption prevents someone who gets..
How to Audit and Test Windows 10 Controlled Folder Access
Ransomware has rarely been out of the headlines over the past few years and it is the most..
Patch Tuesday – December 2020
The end of the year has Microsoft patch less vulnerabilities than usual. Nevertheless, there are some important bugs..
Why You Should Use Windows Update for Business Instead of Windows Server Update Services
As more employees work from home, Windows Update for Business provides a simpler way to update Windows endpoints..
Everything You Need to Know about Windows – November 2020
In the run-up to Christmas, things are slowing down at Microsoft. November brought the final Stable version of..
Microsoft Begins Testing 'Windows Feature Experience Packs'
The Insider Program was initially started as a way for Microsoft to establish a beta testing group to..
Microsoft's Ambitious Plan to Secure Windows 10 From Physical Vulnerabilities
When it comes to security, the list of ways that attackers can steal information from your environment is..
Everything You Need to Know About Windows - October 2020 Edition
This month's big news is the release of Windows 10 version 20H2. It's a minor update but it..
Paul Thurrott's Short Takes: Microsoft Earnings Special Edition
Because it’s the most wonderful time of the quarter, this edition of Short Takes looks more closely at..
How to Programmatically Install Microsoft Store Apps Using Windows Package Manager
Microsoft updated its Windows Package Manager preview software in time for Ignite in September. The new version (v0.2.2521)..
Patch Tuesday – October 2020
This month Microsoft patches a serious remote code execution (RCE) in Windows that could be easily wormable and..
Paul Thurrott's Short Takes: October 23
Moon shadow, moon shadow Because we can only overcome this sense of dread with humor, this edition of..
Windows 10 20H2 Arrives Today, Here’s What IT Pros Need to Know
Today, Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 20H2 which brings with it new features and faster installations for users..
