Windows 8.1

Microsoft said on Monday that it is aware of an unpatched vulnerability in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library that is actively being exploited by hackers.

This week Microsoft announced the general availability of Desktop Analytics, a new cloud service that integrates with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to provide insight and intelligence so organizations can make informed decisions about whether Windows endpoints are ready to be upgraded.

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...

Microsoft to change how older Windows versions get patches. For better or worse, it’ll be more like the Windows 10 way. Next Patch Tuesday, prepare for a single rollup patch. This means you won’t be able to pick and choose the patches that work for you. And that’s good, because… um, reasons.

Microsoft is making big changes to the way that it will release patches for many of its popular Windows products that will impact how IT Pros patch their environments.

When should you use Restricted Admin Mode for remote desktop connections? Russell Smith outlines limitations and advantages to using this mode in your environment.

Aidan Finn shows us how to boot a Hyper-V virtual machine off of a network by using the preboot execution environment (PXE).

Aidan Finn shows how to use the Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Enhanced Session mode to get increased performance for virtual machine connections.

Are you eagerly anticipating the new Microsoft Surface Mini? Check out Aidan Finn's report on what the Surface Mini may (and may not) feature.

Confused by the name of the recent Windows 8.1 Update, which is also known as Windows 8.1 Update 1 and the Windows 8.1 Spring Update? Join the club.

Microsoft announced at Build 2014 that the Windows Start Menu would soon be returning for Windows 8.1 users.

Microsoft took the wraps off Windows 8.1 Update at the Build conference this week. Does this upgrade have what it takes to convince Windows 8 skeptics?

Windows 8 simplifies wireless for the user, but what about for the admin? Learn to troubleshoot wireless issues in Windows 8 using the NETSH command.

Need to perform a refresh while preserving installed desktop apps? Learn to create a custom refresh image in Windows 8 in this Ask an Admin.

Get ready to turn it up! In part 2 of this series, find out how to get the best out of Windows 8 and JRIVER Media Center for audio playback.