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Open Source Windows Terminal and Linux Kernels for Windows Unveiled

Amid the Build news this week, some quiet open source tools bombshells were dropped by Microsoft.

How To Create a Windows Deployment Image, Part 2

Now that you've created a deployment share, it's time to add your Windows installation files. Brien shows you how.

How To Create a Windows Deployment Image, Part 1

While there are various methods for creating custom Windows deployment images, the process has a reputation for being tedious and convoluted.

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Nerdio Explains Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop Service

The Microsoft partner's CEO talks about the technology, cost factors and requirements for using Microsoft's new virtual desktop infrastructure service.

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Windows 10 Version 1903 Arriving in May with Enhanced Controls

The newest Windows 10 feature update, version 1903, is expected to arrive next month, but Microsoft is planning to give users greater control over when it arrives.

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Windows 10 Version 1809 Now at 'Broad Deployment'

Microsoft has declared that Windows 10 version 1809 was "designated for broad deployment."

Microsoft Expands Security Products and Adds Threat Protection for Macs

Microsoft this week announced a bunch of security product enhancements.

Windows Virtual Desktop Preview Now Available

Microsoft on Thursday announced that its Windows Virtual Desktop service is now available as a public preview.

Windows 7 Users Getting End-of-Support Notices Next Month

Microsoft plans to issue regular notices starting next month that will inform Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) users that the operating system will reach its end-of-support phase on Jan. 14, 2020.

Google Issues Update for Zero-Day Flaw, But 32-Bit Windows 7 Systems Still Subject to Attack

Google on Thursday described two "zero-day" vulnerabilities affecting both the Google Chrome browser and Windows 7 systems that are being actively used in targeted attacks.

Windows 7 Extended Security Updates Plan Available Next Month

Microsoft plans to start selling its Windows 7 Extended Security Updates plan to organizations on April 1, 2019, according to a Friday announcement.

Windows Defender ATP Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Reaches 'General Availability'

The Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service can now be used to help address security issues with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 clients.

New Office App Coming to Windows 10 Users

Microsoft is delivering a new Office app for Windows 10 consumer and business users over the new few weeks, according to a Wednesday announcement.

Microsoft Publishes Windows Deadlines on Upgrading to SHA-2

Microsoft on Friday described its 2019 timeline for when it will start distrusting Secure Hash Algorithm-1 (SHA-1) in supported Windows systems, as well as in the Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 2 management product.

Windows 10 Version 1809 Users May Get Visual Studio Crashes

Microsoft on Friday issued an advisory for Windows 10 version 1809 users about possible Visual Studio crashes.

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