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Microsoft Updating Windows Secure Boot Keys in 2024

Microsoft, and its original equipment manufacturer partners, are planning to update Secure Boot on Windows Unified Extensible Firmware Interface PCs, starting this year, per a Tuesday Microsoft announcement.

Sudo for Windows Available in Windows 11 Preview

Microsoft this week announced Sudo for Windows, which can be set up in the Windows 11 Insider Program preview build 26052.

Dealing With Monitor Madness in Windows

Let's run through some common issues you may be having with your monitors not playing nicely with Windows.

Windows Update for Business Deployment Service Adds Expedite Readiness Report

The Windows Update for Business Deployment Service now lets organizations check if an expedited Windows quality update would meet all device prerequisites before rolling it out, per a Wednesday announcement.

Microsoft Improves the Windows 11 Inking Experience

With the latest batch up updates and new features, Microsoft is making it easier to ditch the keyboard, especially for those tablet users.

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Microsoft Releases 49 Fixes for First Patch Tuesday of 2024

Microsoft is kicking off 2024 just how it ended the previous year – with a smaller-than-usual monthly cumulative security update.

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Tech Predictions for 2024: Digital Identities, Windows Next and More

As the rise of AI continues, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the tech features heavily in my yearly forecast.

Microsoft Disables App Installer Feature Amid Security Concerns

Microsoft on Thursday took steps to safeguard users by disabling the App Installer feature in Windows 10, following the discovery that threat actors were exploiting it to spread malware.

Microsoft To Add New Single Sign-In Option for EU Windows Users

Windows 10 and Windows 11 users in the European Economic Area will be getting a new single sign-in notice, starting in January.

Microsoft Finishes 2023 with 34 Security Fixes

Microsoft's final security update of the year has arrived, packed with 34 vulnerability fixes for a range of issues from remote code execution (RCE) bugs to information disclosure and denial of service vulnerabilities.

Microsoft Announces Paid Extended Security Support for Windows 10

Microsoft this week announced a lifeline for those who will not be ready to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 by the OS's end of support on Oct. 14, 2025.

Microsoft Consolidating Windows Client Patching with Windows Autopatch

Microsoft announced a bunch of Windows management perks during Ignite week.

Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Version 23H2 with a Copilot Preview

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the release of Windows 11 version 23H2, its fall feature update release, including a preview of Windows Copilot.

Windows Insider MVP Designations Ending This Year

The Microsoft Most Valuable Professional designation for Windows Insider Program participants will end on Dec. 31, 2023.

Microsoft Rolls Out Passwordless Policy for Entra ID-Joined Windows 11 Devices

Microsoft suggested this week that organizations with Entra ID-joined Windows 11 devices can now switch them over to passwordless authentications using a new policy option.

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