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..
How to Update Windows System Images Using the Antimalware Update Package for Microsoft Defender
If your organization provisions and services Windows using system imaging, Microsoft has released a new tool that can..
How to Limit OneDrive Upload Bandwidth
Recently I was asked to help solve a problem with intermittent Internet slowdowns on a Windows 10 device...
Microsoft's Preparing a New OOBE for Windows 10
With Microsoft making the shift of taking Windows 10X and turning the focus to single-screen devices instead of..
How to Optimize Windows 10 VDI for Improved Performance and Density
The global health pandemic has forced organizations to move rapidly to a remote work model. Not only has..
Everything You Need to Know About Windows – September 2020
This month, Microsoft held the first part of its annual Ignite conference for IT professionals. The second part..
Microsoft’s Edge for Linux Arrives in October, New Features Announced
While the decision to adopt Chromium as the foundation for Microsoft’s web browser may have been a tough..
Understanding How MDM Policies are Applied in Windows 10
Group Policy has been around for 20 years but as more organizations look to manage an ever-mobile workforce,..
Everything You Need to Know About Windows – August 2020 Edition
August has been relatively quiet, but there have been some important announcements. So, let's get started. Microsoft releases..
Paul Thurrott's Short Takes: August 28
I don't know why anyone complained about the graphics in "Halo: Infinite"! Because it’s still August, what do..
Windows Virtual Desktop Now Integrated into Azure Portal
The generally availability of Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), Microsoft's cloud-based desktop virtualization service, couldn't have come at a..
Paul Thurrott's Short Takes: August 21
Image courtesy of Alexander Muscat Because it’s the summer of our discontent, this edition of Short Takes looks..
Intune Makes Deploying Always On VPN Device Tunnels Easier without ProfileXML Node
Organizations have been rushing to deploy solutions that allows employees to work from home because of the worldwide..
