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Windows Server vNext Technical Preview Due in May

When Microsoft announced the Windows 10 Technical Preview last October, it was accompanied by the first-ever Windows Server vNext Technical Preview release as well. Since then, however, development of these systems has diverged, and Microsoft hasn’t ever delivered another Server Technical Preview release. But that’s finally going to change: a new Server Technical Preview build…

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Everything You Need to Know About Windows – August 2020 Edition

August saw Microsoft release Edge 85 to the Stable Channel, reveal features that will be part of Windows Server 2021, and backport WSL2 to Windows 10 1903 and 1909.

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Microsoft Edge Tests New Security Feature to Mitigate “Unforeseen” Zero-Day Exploits

Microsoft has started testing a new security feature for its Edge browser that should help IT admins to protect end-users from zero-day vulnerabilities. This experimental feature is currently available for Edge Insiders in the Beta Channel. Microsoft Edge comes with built-in phishing and malware protection capabilities that help organizations to protect users from security threats….

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Update on Nano Server and Semi-Annual Release

Aidan Finn discusses Microsoft’s recent announcements about the end of infrastructure roles for Nano Server and the twice-yearly updates to Windows Server.

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Microsoft Releases List of Skylake Devices Supported On Windows 7

Microsoft has released a list of machines that use Intel’s Skylake CPU that will be supported with Windows 7 and 8.1 for 18 months.

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Microsoft Ends Major Development of Windows 10 Redstone 1, Prepares for August 2nd Release

Microsoft has completed the Anniversary update, also known as Redstone 1 and the company is now preparing for the full release to all 350 million Windows 10 users.

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With Windows 10 Rolling Out, Microsoft Looks Forward to Windows 10 Mobile

With Microsoft focused on a “mobile first, cloud first” future, the software giant needs Windows 10 to fly on non-PC devices too. So smart phones are next.

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IT Admins Report Issues With Microsoft Store Version of Quick Assist App

Last month, Microsoft announced its plans to move the Quick Assist app to the Microsoft Store. The Redmond giant is dropping support for the existing built-in Quick Assist app for Windows 10 and Windows 11 on May 23, 2022. For those unfamiliar, Quick Assist is a remote assistance tool available for Windows PCs. The app…

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Choosing Hyper-V Storage: Virtual Hard Disks

Looking at Hyper-V storage options? Discover the pros and cons of business friendly, cloud-enabled, virtual hard disks.

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M365 Changelog: Viva Insights will stop processing Window 10 or 11 Activity history

Last Update: Jun 25, 2023

MC445740 – Viva Insights will stop processing Windows 10 or 11 application activity history data to compute personal insights such as time spent in documents even if both users and organization’s IT administrator opt users in. Viva Insights will continue to process data from these sources to offer data-driven, privacy-protected personal insights: Exchange Online email…

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