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Is Microsoft Becoming a 'Devices and Services' Company Again?

With his advocacy of everything from Bluetooth to quantum computers, CEO Satya Nadella doesn't seem as eager to abandon his predecessor's hardware focus as he once was.

Organizations Face Few Options to Windows 10 Enterprise Licensing

Organizations looking at their client operating system futures may find that they'll have little choice except to buy Windows 10 Enterprise edition licensing.

How To Use Windows 10 Timeline (While Protecting Your Privacy)

The new feature is incredibly handy for power users, but could cause some stress if you don't like the thought of all of your activities being logged.

Always Connected Windows 10 PCs Get Expanded OEM and Mobile Operator Support

Windows 10 PCs powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile PC processors, which are known as "Always Connected PCs," are seeing some progress.

Microsoft Outlines Paid Supplemental Servicing for Windows 10 Version 1607

Microsoft this week shared minimal information about its new "paid supplemental servicing" option for volume licensing customers using the Enterprise or Education editions of Windows 10.

Skype Room Systems Users Warned Again About Windows 10 Upgrades

Microsoft on Friday warned users of Skype Room Systems version 2 that they should not try to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1709.

Windows Defender ATP Service Coming to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

Microsoft on Monday indicated that its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) security service soon will be coming to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 clients.

Microsoft's Windows Deployment Expert Shifts to Modern Deployment

Microsoft's principal explainer of "Windows as a Service" has a new role, and this time he'll be talking more about Microsoft's so-called "modern deployment" technologies for IT pros.

First Impressions of Microsoft Mixed Reality

From Brien's perspective (floating in outer space high above Mars), Microsoft's latest efforts at melding virtual reality and augmented reality are a vast improvement over the HoloLens.

Microsoft Store Will Be Getting Progressive Web Apps

Microsoft outlined its progressive Web app (PWA) vision in a Tuesday announcement, and promised to start actively putting PWAs into the online Microsoft Store.

Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Support but Cuts Office Support

Microsoft today announced extensions to Windows 10 end-of-support dates for some versions and also provided updated servicing and support details for Office productivity suite users.

Windows 10 S: Why It's More (and Less) than You Think

Early assessments of the lightweight OS have been dismissive, but Windows 10 S hints at a significant shift in Microsoft's development approach to Windows.

How To Improve the Performance of Windows 10 in a Hyper-V VM

Brien walks through the steps of troubleshooting a (very) slow Windows 10 virtual machine. Hint: Disable your virtual memory at your own risk.

Microsoft Previews Privacy App that Shows Windows 10 Telemetry Info

Microsoft is previewing an additional way to understand the kind of privacy-related information that gets transmitted in its latest Windows 10 test-build release.

Microsoft Outlines Windows Update Model Using System Center Configuration Manager

Microsoft kicked off a video series describing Windows client management using System Center Configuration Manager, in a Wednesday announcement.

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