GeekWire

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

New numbers show 2020 was the first year that Chromebooks outsold Macs, posting impressive market share gains at the expense of Windows. Computers powered by Google’s Chrome OS have outsold Apple’s computers in individual quarters before, but 2020 was the first full year that Chrome OS took second place. macOS: Up 0.8

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Anoop

AUGUST 19, 2020

Also, understand how to automatically activate Windows 7 devices for extended security updates (ESU). Little Background Microsoft announced the end of support for Windows 7 from January 14, 2020, and provided us the option to either migrate to Windows 10 or buy, purchase […].

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The Verge

JUNE 1, 2020

Microsoft is preventing a large number of devices from updating to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. Microsoft has a list of 10 issues it’s currently investigating, and 9 of them have resulted in a “compatibility hold” which stops the Windows 10 May 2020 Update from being installed via Windows Update.

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Anoop

MARCH 21, 2020

The post World Backup Day 2020 while World is Fighting with Covid-19 appeared first on SCCM|Intune|WVD|Azure| Windows by Admin. I’m sure we will overcome this difficult situation and we still need to go back to our normal life. So the backup of all your work […].

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Anoop

JULY 17, 2020

The default option (subscribe button) is to have an arm based subscription and that is for WVD v2 2020 spring update. The post Windows Virtual Desktop RD Client Subscription Options for WVD v1 v2 appeared first on How to Manage Devices by Anoop C Nair. We’ve different subscription options for different WVD versions/updates (A.K.A

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The Verge

DECEMBER 29, 2020

If you bought a new Windows laptop on Black Friday or received one as a gift, you may be struggling to figure out which apps to download. I have scoured the internet, the Microsoft Store, and my own downloads folder to find all the best Windows apps for whatever purpose you may need. Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge. Never fear.

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Anoop

JANUARY 3, 2020

Great to start the year 2020 by announcing that this blog (www.anoopcnair.com) is part of Feedspot Top 20 SCCM blogs to follow in the year 2020. The post Feedspot Top 20 SCCM Blogs to Follow in 2020 appeared first on SCCM|Intune|WVD|Azure| Windows by Admin. Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. As per Feedspot […].

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Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

All you need is to install ePUB readers for Windows. This blog post compiles the best ePUB readers for Windows available in the market in 2020: KITABOO. KITABOO is one of the best ePUB readers for Windows. Supported Windows Versions: Windows 8 and Windows 10. Windows 8, and Windows 10.

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Venture Beat

MAY 19, 2020

At Build 2020, Microsoft released Windows Terminal 1.0 and announced WSL 2 is getting support for GPUs, Linux GUI apps, and a simplified install experience. Read More.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Windows Latest reports that the issue first appeared with the Windows May 2020 update, which introduced a slew of glitches to many PCs. Windows 10 KB4568831 fixed the borked Sleep Mode, but the problem has returned for some users who’ve installed the September 2020 optional update.

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The Verge

JANUARY 4, 2021

Microsoft is planning a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows” that is designed to signal to users of the operating system that “Windows is BACK.” Microsoft quietly removed references to this “sweeping visual rejuvenation” this morning, after several Windows enthusiasts spotted the job listing over the weekend.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 The PC revolution started off life 35 years ago this week. Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20th, 1985, to succeed MS-DOS. It was a huge milestone that paved the way for the modern versions of Windows we use today. At the time, many complained that Windows 1.0

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TechSpot

JULY 20, 2020

The Windows 10 May 2020 update was found on 7 percent of all PCs at the start of the month. As reported by Windows Latest, cumulative updates in June and July have helped, While it’s landing on computers at a faster rate than previous updates, it’s not without its problems.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Windows Latest reports that the September 2020 cumulative update (KB4571756) has had an unwelcome impact for some. Users on Microsoft's Feedback Hub and Github bug report forum note that after installing the update, they're receiving an "Element not found" error when trying to run WSL.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

With Windows 10s end of support approaching, IT decision-makers are caught between needing to invest and managing budget constraints, he says. Nordquist, speaking in a CIO webcast, commented: Since 2020 AMD has worked closely with Microsoft and OEM partners to better protect devices from firmware vulnerabilities and browser-based attacks.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As reported by Windows Latest, cumulative update KB4598291 arrived earlier this month as a fix for some of the features broken by the October 2020 Update, including the Alt-Tab apps switcher and Windows Credentials manager.

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The Verge

JUNE 14, 2021

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025. Microsoft revealed the retirement date for Windows 10 in an updated support life cycle page for the OS. Thurrott reports that this is the first time Microsoft has ever described the end of support for Windows 10. Microsoft keeps dropping Windows 11 hints.

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TechSpot

JULY 1, 2020

For the last few weeks, there has been a low key buzz around the hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling feature that was added to Windows 10 via version 2004, or the May 2020 update, if you prefer. Specifically, support for hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling comes by way of Microsoft's Windows Display Driver Model.

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Anoop

JANUARY 16, 2020

I have already published a post that explains how to Deploy Microsoft Edge Browser (client installation) to Windows 10 devices. Introduction Microsoft released the stable version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium version) on 15th Jan 2020. Microsoft also published patches for the Microsoft Edge browser. […].

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 31, 2020

On January 14, 2020, Windows 7 reached the end of its extended support period. After this point, only business and education customers willing to pay the high prices have been able to receive ESUs.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 6, 2020

Windows 7, first released in 2009, exited mainstream support and entered its extended support phase in January 2015. The five years of free critical security patches, bug fixes, and technical support ended on January 14, 2020, but few users have abandoned it.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 11, 2021

Between 2018 and 2020, a mysterious strain of malware infected and stole sensitive data from approximately 3.25 million Windows-based computers—taking with it a horrifying amount of intimate information about the users of those devices. Read more.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 23, 2020

A lot has changed with Windows on ARM What a difference a year makes. The 2020 model includes an updated Microsoft SQ2 processor, with promises of improved performance and battery life. But the real story is how much has changed for Windows on ARM app support over the past year. Surface Pro X (2020) vs. original Surface Pro X.

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Anoop

JUNE 23, 2020

This post is applicable only for the Windows Virtual Desktop spring 2020 release (a.k.a The Spring 2020 update uses the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Windows Virtual Desktop objects. Let’s learn today, how to add new session hosts to the existing host pool.

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Anoop

JUNE 9, 2020

However, the WVD architecture for the 2020 spring update is changed significantly with the WVD spring release. WVD New Arm Object Model The following are the main changes in the high-level architecture with Windows Virtual Desktop spring release (a.k.a […].

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The Verge

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Windows 10 had restarted my computer without permission yet again — to install yet another forced OS update onto my solid state drive. No, this time Microsoft is merely sneaking unwanted web apps onto my PC — and using my Windows 10 Start Menu as free advertising space. link] — Sean Hollister (@StarFire2258) October 4, 2020.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Microsoft’s next version of Windows, Windows 11, is coming October 5th. In many ways, it’s already here — the free update has been available for Windows Insiders to download and test for months, and recent versions like the Release Preview will likely be indistinguishable from the final operating system. Sean Hollister.

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A new architecture for computer processors, unveiled by Microsoft this morning under the name “Pluton,” will take security technologies that currently exist in a separate hardware component in Windows PCs and integrate them directly into the central processing unit, promising a major advance in security.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Microsoft says OneDrive users on Windows, 7, 8, or 8.1 OneDrive will also no longer receive updates if it’s running on a system that doesn’t have Windows 10 or Windows 11 installed. To avoid any issues with OneDrive, Microsoft recommends upgrading to a newer version of Windows before March of next year.

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TechSpot

APRIL 12, 2021

As reported by Windows Latest, those with the Windows 10 October 2020 Update or newer could soon start seeing pop-ups featuring the Edge logo. These explain how the feature lets users “Go straight to top sites,” and they can pin “favorite sites to quickly open tabs directly from the taskbar.”

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The company had planned to announce the news next week, before it leaked Thursday night, through a message about the transition in the underlying code for the latest Skype for Windows preview. Microsoft would go on to integrate Skype into its ecosystem, including Windows, Xbox, Outlook, and Office.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff speaks at CES in Las Vegas in 2020. Microsoft is looking to AI to fuel new growth across its business, in products and services including GitHub, Windows, and Microsoft 365. Dynamics products and cloud services generated about $6.5 billion in revenue in Microsoft’s 2024 fiscal year, ended June 30.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Microsoft has launched a new Windows software-themed ugly sweater on its Xbox Gear Shop dedicated to the infamous Windows game Minesweeper. This is Microsoft’s second year of Windows-themed ugly sweaters. This is Microsoft’s second year of Windows-themed ugly sweaters. Image: Microsoft. Whatchu know about Minesweeper?

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 8, 2022

The UK-based accounting and tax consulting firm was one of few accountants in the UK that weathered the 2020 tax season without a hitch, thanks to its early bet on SaaS, Microsoft Azure, and software-defined networking. So, Swift signed on before the official launch of Microsoft’s Windows 365 Cloud PC roughly one year ago. “It

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The Verge

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Google is planning to bring Android games to Windows PCs next year. A Google Play Games app will be available in 2022, built by Google to allow games from Google Play to run on Windows laptops, tablets, and PCs. This will be a native Windows app distributed by Google, which will support Windows 10 and up,” explains Hartrell. “It

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The Verge

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Perhaps the most noticeable feature, especially in comparison to other esports events in 2020, was the presence of fans: around 6,000 people were in attendance to watch Korea’s Damwon Gaming defeat Suning Gaming of China in the championship match. DamwonGaming pic.twitter.com/fNfbNW7GbK — LoL Esports (@lolesports) October 31, 2020.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Check out our app picks for iPhones , Android phones , Windows PCs , and M1-equipped Macs ; our favorite mobile games from Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass ; and our top choices for gaming PCs , the PS5 , Xbox One and Series X / S , Nintendo Switch , and VR. Here are ten games I personally enjoy and think are worth your time and money.

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