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Windows 10 Found To Violate Dutch Privacy Law

A Dutch regulatory authority has found that Microsoft's privacy measures in the Home and Pro editions of the Windows 10 "anniversary update" and the "creators update" operating system editions are violating the country's privacy law.

Windows 10 'Fall Creators Update' Bringing Console Improvements

Microsoft will be delivering major Windows and Linux Console changes with the arrival of the Windows 10 "fall creators update" next week.

Microsoft Clarifies Windows 10 Dual-Scan Behavior for System Center Configuration Manager Users

Microsoft this week explained a bit more about the effects of using System Center Configuration Manager with Windows Update for Business deferral policies.

Some WSUS Users Get Unbootable PCs After Microsoft Goof

Organizations using Microsoft's Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) tool to control Windows client updates may have ended up with dead PCs this week after a Microsoft release mistake.

Microsoft Exec Hints at the Death of Windows Mobile

Microsoft exec Joe Belfiore on Sunday sent a tweet that signaled the end for Windows 10 Mobile.

Microsoft Improving Windows 10 Log File Access with Fall Creators Update

Microsoft will make it a little easier to read update log files with the release of the Windows 10 "fall creators update" (version 1709).

Microsoft Previews Azure Active Directory Access Control Features

Microsoft is highlighting three Azure Active Directory previews for controlling user access to network resources.

Microsoft Branching Out with Advanced Threat Protection Services

Microsoft's progress with its Advanced Threat Protection services seemed to be a unifying theme at Ignite.

Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 4

Microsoft today announced that the final service pack for SQL Server 2012 is now available for download.

Microsoft Previewing Edge Browser Apps for iPhone and Android Smartphones

The Microsoft Edge browser is coming in preview form to iOS- and Android-based devices, according to a Microsoft announcement today.

Microsoft Announces 'Azure Data Box' for Large Data Transfers

Microsoft is developing an appliance to physically transfer large volumes of data from customer environments to its cloud.

SharePoint Server 2019 Expected To Have InfoPath, PowerApps and Sync Client Support

Microsoft hasn't said much about SharePoint Server 2019, except that a preview is expected to arrive in mid-2018.

Microsoft Touts New Windows 10 Deployment Approach

Microsoft's Windows 10 deployment direction dispenses with the traditional imaging process and instead relies on Azure Active Directory domain joins, mobile device management (MDM) and self-provisioning by end users.

Microsoft Cloud App Security Getting Conditional Access Protections

Microsoft Cloud App Security will get a new capability that adds conditional access protections to software-as-a-service applications.

Microsoft To Deliver Monthly Feature Updates to SQL Server 2017

Microsoft announced this week that a faster update release pace will be coming to its newly announced SQL Server 2017 product.

System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune To Get 'Comanagement'

Microsoft introduced a new "comanagement" capability this week for use with its System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune client management products.

Microsoft Joins the Open Source Initiative

Microsoft this week announced that the company has joined the Open Source Initiative (OSI).

Additional Microsoft 365 Options Coming Next Week

Starting in October, Microsoft 365 will cover a larger swath of customers with extended licensing options.

Microsoft Unveils SharePoint Server 2019 and Other Coming Improvements

Microsoft disclosed SharePoint and OneDrive progress this week, which also included a brief mention of a coming SharePoint Server 2019 product, among many other details.

Microsoft Announces Windows 10 S Hardware Aimed at 'Firstline Workers'

Microsoft announced on Tuesday a new line of Windows 10 S devices that are low cost and secure for employees in positions where they are the first contact to the public.

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