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New Microsoft Store App Repository To Launch on Oct. 5

Microsoft announced this week that its new Microsoft Store site will launch on Oct. 5, alongside new Windows 11 and Office 2021 product releases.

How To Enable Voice Typing in Windows 11

While the feature takes a big step forward with the new OS, there's still some ground to make up, compared to other third-party options.

Microsoft Releases PowerShell Script To Check Windows 11 Upgrade Readiness

Microsoft announced the release of a PowerShell script for checking hardware readiness for Windows 11 upgrades, and promised an Endpoint Analytics tool will be arriving "over the next few days."

How To Use Inking in Windows 11

No longer is the Microsoft feature gated behind hardware.

Microsoft Suggests Windows 11 Will Work with Current Tools

Microsoft this week outlined perks for IT pros with the coming Windows 11 operating system, suggesting that deployment and management will be similar to Windows 10.

Q&A with Panu Saukko: The Best Windows 10/11 Tips & Tricks

PCs the world over have been running Windows 10 for years, but there are still a few undiscovered ways that users can take better advantage of the operating system -- as well as its successor.

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Will Windows 11 Break Microsoft's Pattern of Good/Bad OSes?

Progress isn't a straight line. In fact, when it comes to Microsoft operating systems, it's more up-and-down.

Microsoft Releases 'Commercial Previews' of Windows 11 and Windows 10 Version 21H2

Microsoft on Thursday announced that "commercial previews" of Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 21H2 are available for testing by organizations opting into the Windows Insider Program for Business.

Microsoft Schedules Windows 11 Release for Oct. 5

Windows 11, Microsoft's next-gen desktop operating system, will begin rolling out on Oct. 5, Microsoft announced Tuesday.

Microsoft Clarifies Windows 11 Processor Requirements

Microsoft further described Windows 11 hardware requirements, providing an update on questions about possible seventh-generation processor support.

How To Disable Windows 10 S Mode

Microsoft developed Windows 10 S Mode with good intentions, but not with IT pros in mind. Here's how to turn it off -- but beware. Once you disable S mode in Windows 10, there's no going back.

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Windows 11 Wishlist: The Key Features Still Missing

It's hard for Brien to get excited about Microsoft's new operating system when it still misses the mark in these three important areas.

Azure Virtual Desktop Adds Windows 11 Preview Option

The Azure Virtual Desktop service now offers the choice of using the Windows 11 operating system at the preview stage.

Navigating to Windows 11: Hardware Concerns and System Migrations

Zinstall Director Tony Bergman answers questions about system migrations, including moves to the newly emerging Windows 11 client operating system.

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