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Getting Windows 10 Without the Wait

Here's how to skip the long lines for the free upgrade.

How To Force the Get Windows 10 App To Run

Not getting the OS upgrade prompt to show up? Here's a workaround.

What Does the Future Hold for Windows Server?

Microsoft may be moving towards a micro service architecture to provide a lightweight solution for both on-premises and in the cloud.

Cortana on the Road: A Real-Life Example

The virtual assistant is a lifesaver when traveling to a gig.

Microsoft Makes Office 365 Freely Available to Nonprofits

Think your organization might qualify? Here are the requirements.

My Thoughts on Windows as a Service

Could Windows 10 be the last traditional OS Microsoft releases?

My Impressions of Continuum for Windows 10 Phones

The ability to use the same apps for your Windows PC and Windows Phone does work as advertised.

Delve for Office 365 Is Worth Your Time

The recent addition to Office 365 could become as integral to the enterprise as the Outlook client.

My First Impressions of the Edge Browser

While it's still a work in progress, there's a lot to love with Microsoft's new Web browser.

First Look: Office 365 Admin App

Brien gives his first impressions of the mobile Office 365 management app.

How To Configure Mail Protection in Office 365

Knowing how to edit the spam content filter means delving into how Microsoft determines which messages are junk.

A First Look at Windows Phone 10

While still very much a work in progress, the first preview for the next version of Microsoft's smartphone-based OS feels more like a minor upgrade.

What Microsoft Must Do at Ignite

If the company wants Windows 10 to be a success, it's going to need to make a strong argument for the OS in front of its core audience.

A First Look at Cortana on Windows 10

Can the virtual assistant be useful when tethered to a desktop computer?

Getting a Handle on E-Mail Clutter in Office 365

Office 365's Clutter feature looks to simplify your inbox by recognizing which e-mails are not important to you based off of behavior.

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