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Microsoft's Surface Pro X: It's Like the Surface RT, But Better

There's a lot about the Surface Pro X that's reminiscent of the ill-fated Surface RT. But despite the similarities, this might just be one of the rare cases where the sequel is better than the original.

Microsoft 365, Windows Features Temporarily Reduced To Address Service Demands

Microsoft sent a message this week to its customers regarding temporary adjustments to Microsoft 365 features.

Microsoft Warns of 'Critical' Flaw in Windows Preview Pane

Microsoft on Monday issued Security Advisory ADV200006 for a "Critical"-rated remote code execution vulnerability in both supported and unsupported Windows systems.

Microsoft Extends Service Life of Windows 10 Version 1709

Microsoft on Thursday announced that the service lifetimes of certain editions of Windows 10 version 1709 are now extended for six months due to "the public health situation," meaning the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Windows 10 Use Reaches Microsoft's 1 Billion Goal at Last

Microsoft announced on Monday that Windows 10 is now on more than 1 billion "monthly active devices."

Windows 10X First Look: Inside the OS Settings

Microsoft's forthcoming operating system for dual-screen devices seems to borrow heavily from predecessors, from Windows 10 all the way back to Windows CE.

Windows 10X First Look: Dual-Screen UI Basics

A tour of the new Windows 10X emulator for Surface dual-screen devices shows a bare-bones user interface that nevertheless brings flashbacks to Windows Phone.

Microsoft To Bring Cortana Changes in Spring Windows 10 Update

Microsoft plans to update the user experience associated with its Cortana personal assistant software with the coming spring feature update of Windows 10, according to a Friday announcement.

Microsoft Didn't Remove the SMB1 Protocol from Windows

Microsoft explained in a Wednesday announcement that it didn't actually remove Server Message Block 1 (SMB1) from Windows releases.

How To Install the Windows 10X Emulator

Earlier this month, Microsoft released a public preview of Windows 10X, a spinoff of the Windows 10 operating system that's designed to run on the forthcoming multiscreen Surface devices. Here's how to take it out for a spin.

Nested Virtualization in Windows 10 Hyper-V

To test the Windows 10X emulator, Brien needed to figure out how to configure Hyper-V to run on a Windows 10 virtual machine. Here's how he made it work.

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How To Get Started as a Windows Insider

Microsoft's Windows Insider program is invaluable for IT pros who want to test drive new Windows 10 features before the update rolls out to their entire organization. If you haven't already signed up to be an Insider, here's how to do it.

How To Change Windows 10's Display Orientation

Put this tip in the "easy but valuable" category.

Microsoft Alters Windows Extended Security Updates Requirements Yet Again

Participants in Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for out-of-support Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 machines faced new installation requirements on Tuesday.

PC Showdown: Microsoft Surface Studio 2 vs. Dell Canvas

Has Brien finally found a viable alternative to Microsoft's cool but pricey drafting table of a PC? Here's how the Dell Canvas stacks up against the second-generation Surface Studio.

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