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Microsoft Drops 147 Fixes for April Patch Tuesday

In what is the largest security patch of the year, Microsoft has released 147 CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) for April.

Microsoft Reveals Pricing for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates

Microsoft this week announced that those looking for extended support for Windows 10 after its end of life date of Oct. 14, 2025 will pay $61 per device for the first year, for some enterprise customers.

Microsoft Names Pavan Davuluri as New Windows and Surface Chief

Microsoft has named company veteran Pavan Davuluri to lead the new Windows and Surface team.

Windows 11 Configuration Checklist, Part 2: Fine Tuning

I'm back with another batch of configuration tweaks you may want to make after refreshing your Windows 11 deployment.

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Commercial Windows 10 Version 21H2 Support Ending June 11

Microsoft has announced that Enterprise and Education versions of Windows 10 version 21H2 will lose support on June 11, 2024.

Windows 11 Configuration Checklist, Part 1: Personalization

From cutting the bloat to setting your preferred Start menu items, here are some of the basics everyone should run through after installing a clean version of Windows.

Microsoft Ending Windows Subsystem for Android Support in Windows 11

Microsoft is planning to end support for its Windows Subsystem for Android component in Windows 11.

Microsoft Surface Hub 2S Devices Now Eligible for Free OS Upgrades

Users of Microsoft Surface Hub 2S videoconferencing devices can now switch to the Teams Rooms on Windows operating system at no extra cost, Microsoft announced this week.

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Microsoft To Prod Windows 11 Upgrades, Starting in April

Microsoft on Wednesday gave notice that it'll encourage more Windows users to carry out free upgrades to Windows 11 version 23H2, "starting with the April 2024 security update" release.

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Google Touts ChromeOS Flex as Free Windows and macOS Alternative

Google this week suggested that organizations can use its ChromeOS Flex operating system to stave off trashing their old hardware.

Microsoft Bolstering Windows Autopatch Management Controls

Windows Autopatch is getting some improvements this month, per a Wednesday Microsoft announcement.

Microsoft Patches Two Zero Day Holes for February

Microsoft's February patch arrived on Tuesday with fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities and an additional 70 flaws.

Microsoft Updating Windows Secure Boot Keys in 2024

Microsoft, and its original equipment manufacturer partners, are planning to update Secure Boot on Windows Unified Extensible Firmware Interface PCs, starting this year, per a Tuesday Microsoft announcement.

Sudo for Windows Available in Windows 11 Preview

Microsoft this week announced Sudo for Windows, which can be set up in the Windows 11 Insider Program preview build 26052.

Dealing With Monitor Madness in Windows

Let's run through some common issues you may be having with your monitors not playing nicely with Windows.

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