Windows Client OS

A logon is an event in Windows that shows a user account being granted some access to a workstation/server/computer. This article will explain the basics of Windows logon types, how authentication plays a role, and then describe the various types of logons built into Windows. As IT pros, we’ve all ‘logged onto computers’, servers, network…

Windows 10 offers many ways for you to reset a forgotten password. However, the steps you’re required to follow to reset your password are different depending on whether you’re using a local account or a Microsoft account. Whether you’re using one or the other, here’s how to reset your password in a few easy steps….

Microsoft has released today the July Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. The KB5028185 patch for Windows 11 version 22H2 brings the new “Moment 3” features that Microsoft previously made available in the optional update released in the last week of June.  Microsoft’s patches for July 2023 also include fixes for 130…

Microsoft has just released the June 2023 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. On the security front, the software giant has fixed more than 60 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, and other components, with six security flaws being rated as “critical.” On the quality and experiences update front, Microsoft is adding Bluetooth Low…

Last month was packed with Windows announcements as Windows 11 did get a lot of stage time during Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference. With Windows Copilot, Microsoft will integrate a new AI assistant into the OS, and Windows Insiders will get to test it first later this month.  The software giant also made various announcements…

Microsoft is continuing its work to make Windows on ARM a better platform for app developers. Last year, the company announced at Build 2022 a complete development toolchain for Windows on ARM that includes native versions of Visual Studio 2022 and VSCode, Windows Terminal, and the Windows Subsystem for Linux and Windows Subsystem for Android. …

Microsoft has just released the May 2023 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10.  This month, Microsoft fixed a total of 38 security flaws in Windows and other components, and there are seven critical vulnerabilities in the list.   On the quality and experience updates front, Microsoft has fixed an interoperability issue between…

Microsoft recently announced at Build 2020 that it is working on a native open-source package manager for Windows. Due to hit general availability in May 2021, Windows Package Manager is now accessible on GitHub and for Windows Insiders in preview. In this article, I will show you how to use Windows Package Manager (WPM) to…

Microsoft has recently unveiled the Intune Microsoft Store repository integration, which is intended to replace the current Microsoft Store for Business integration with Intune and provide a more consumer-like experience for employees. Microsoft has also released the WinGet Windows Package Manager, which allows IT pros to manage apps and updates through the Microsoft Store repository…

Microsoft’s new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) is now natively integrated into Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server. Windows LAPS lets IT Pros secure local administrator accounts on Windows devices, and it supports on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory scenarios.  With the release of the April 2023 Patch Tuesday updates yesterday, Windows…