Run Linux edge applications on Windows PCs and servers with EFLOW
Tech Republic Cloud
DECEMBER 10, 2021
WSL isn't the only official way to run Linux code on Windows systems. Find out how to take advantage of Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows.
Microsoft addresses unexpected Copilot app appearance in recent Windows Update
Dataconomy
APRIL 17, 2024
The latest Windows update has introduced a significant change, transforming the previously integrated Microsoft Copilot feature into a standalone app to enhance user engagement with AI-driven tools. This unexpected appearance raised concerns among users about the potential for unauthorized changes to their system configurations.
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How to Create AppLocker Policies to Secure Windows Environments Intune
Anoop
MARCH 18, 2020
Let’s check how to create AppLocker Policies to Secure Windows Environments. These Applocker policies can help to build appropriate Windows Information Protection (WIP) using Intune. Introduction Applocker is introduced with the Windows 7 operating system, Windows Server 2008 R2.
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Application List Report
Mick's IT Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2018
We have started the Windows 10 upgrades and part of this process is installing applications for users that are not included in the standard build. I wrote this PowerShell script that can be executed as a package in SCCM against machines to generate an application report. The problem with that is it is a blanket report.
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Windows desktop apps are the future (with or without Windows)
Computerworld Vertical IT
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Good news for PC users: Windows desktop software isn’t going anywhere. In fact, every operating system wants to run it. But in 2023, the hot new commodity is Windows desktop software. A decade ago, the tech media was full of pronouncements that “ PCs are dying ” at the hands of the iPad.
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Do business Macs still need to run Windows?
ComputerWorld IT Management
MAY 18, 2023
In so doing, the company paved the way for Macs to natively run Windows and Windows applications. Initially this capability came via Apple’s dual-boot system, called Boot Camp, followed by Parallels Desktop, software that ran Windows in a virtual environment.
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Microsoft Defender update kills Start Menu shortcuts and program files on Windows
TechSpot
JANUARY 16, 2023
Last Friday was a rather unlucky day for Windows users and system administrators worldwide. According to multiple reports, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint turned into a shortcut and file "killer" that fateful day, after the security suite began to delete application shortcuts from the Windows Taskbar and Start Menu, sometimes even.
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Running Windows apps on ChromeOS just got easier thanks to Cameyo's virtualization platform
TechSpot
AUGUST 23, 2023
Cameyo recently introduced ChromeOS Virtual App Delivery (VAD), a novel virtualization service that empowers ChromeOS users to operate "all" of their applications directly within a Chrome browser window. Read Entire Article
Do business Macs still need to run Windows?
Computerworld Vertical IT
MAY 18, 2023
In so doing, the company paved the way for Macs to natively run Windows and Windows applications. Initially this capability came via Apple’s dual-boot system, called Boot Camp, followed by Parallels Desktop, software that ran Windows in a virtual environment.
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5 steps to a lean, clean Windows machine
Computerworld Vertical IT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
These days, a relatively clean and uncomplicated Windows 10 or 11 system disk might be home to more than 250,000 files and 90,000 folders. A more complex, application-heavy system disk might contain between half a million and a million files. My Windows 11 production PC has over 970K files and 275K folders, for example.
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Microsoft enables Linux GUI apps on Windows 10 for developers
The Verge
APRIL 21, 2021
Microsoft is starting to allow Windows 10 testers to access Linux GUI apps. The first preview of support for GUI applications is available today for Windows Insiders, allowing developers to run GUI editors, tools, and applications to build and test Linux apps. Linux GUI apps running on Windows. Image: Microsoft.
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Windows 11 is deleting Internet Explorer
The Verge
JUNE 25, 2021
At one point in Windows 10’s lifetime, you could have had Internet Explorer, the legacy version of Microsoft Edge, and the new Chromium-powered Edge all installed. Microsoft revealed yesterday that Internet Explorer will be “disabled” in Windows 11. The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will not be available on Windows 11. “The
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Windows 11 23H2 is out, so is Microsoft Copilot
Dataconomy
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The latest update from Microsoft, Windows 11 23H2, introduces a range of new features. Now, the official release of Windows 11 version 23H2 showcases the complete set of features. Here is everything you need to know about the latest Windows 11 23H2 update ( Image Credit ) What’s new in Windows 11 23H2?
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Windows 10 Evidences Transitions at Microsoft
CTOvision
OCTOBER 1, 2014
When Microsoft released Windows 8 two years ago, its massive departure from its predecessor made a big splash in the technology community. Windows 8 represented a big change for Microsoft, which was investing heavily on the fact that desktop computers, laptops, and tablets were quickly converging toward a common platform.
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Microsoft teases a ‘next generation of Windows’ announcement ‘very soon’
The Verge
MAY 25, 2021
Microsoft isn’t talking about its big Windows plans at Build 2021 this week, and that’s because the company is preparing to detail what’s next for its PC operating system separately. Soon we will share one of the most significant updates to Windows of the past decade to unlock greater economic opportunity for developers and creators.
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Do business Macs still need to run Windows?
ComputerWorld IT Management
MAY 18, 2023
In so doing, the company paved the way for Macs to natively run Windows and Windows applications. Initially this capability came via Apple’s dual-boot system, called Boot Camp, followed by Parallels Desktop, software that ran Windows in a virtual environment.
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RIP, WordPad: Microsoft will remove this longtime word-processing app in a future Windows update
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Just before the long holiday weekend, Microsoft added WordPad to its list of “Deprecated Features” for Windows, signaling the upcoming demise of an application that has been built into the operating system since Windows 95. WordPad is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows.
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Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) systems are rapidly rising. Attacks against OT systems can have a significant impact, including physical consequences such as shutdowns, outages, leakages, or worse. How we got here With the rise of digital transformation, we’ve seen the increased convergence of IT and OT systems.
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Windows 11 slows down AMD CPUs by up to 15 percent, fix incoming
TechSpot
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Windows 11 has only been available for a few days, and we're already starting to see issues surfacing around Microsoft's new operating system. Some of them are known problems related to incompatibilities with certain networking software or applications like Oracle's VirtualBox, as well as the usual assortment of bugs that.
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Microsoft’s new Windows Package Manager is already better than the Windows Store
The Verge
MAY 20, 2020
Microsoft surprised Windows users with a new package manager yesterday. It’s a command line tool that allows developers, power users, and really any Windows user to install their favorite apps from a simple command. That’s changed in the years since Windows 10’s debut, but the Store still feels like abandonware.
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How to share a Windows 10 or 11 PC
Computerworld Vertical IT
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
That sounds like a recipe for disaster, but Windows 10 and 11 have great tools for allowing multiple people to share a PC without letting them read, edit, or delete each other’s files and folders; use or delete each other’s applications; or make system-wide customizations.
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Windows 365 — Microsoft’s cloud-based OS explained
Computerworld Vertical IT
JULY 19, 2021
Microsoft last week introduced Windows 365 , a new service that lets the company cut partners out of the money-making loop by providing virtual PCs to customers. Dubbed "desktop as a service" (DaaS, in keeping with other, similar acronyms) by some, Microsoft's tagged its offering as "Cloud PC" as in "Windows 365 is your PC in the cloud."
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With Windows 365, Microsoft realizes its vision for Cloud PCs, streaming its OS to any device
GeekWire
JULY 14, 2021
Microsoft will release Windows as a paid cloud service , promising to stream the operating system to any device in an attempt to create what the tech giant describes as a new category of computing called the Cloud PC. Yes, this means Windows is coming to Mac, iPad, Linux, and Android. Specific pricing has not yet been announced.
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Upgrading to both Windows 10 1903 and 1909 with Configuration Manager
Mick's IT Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
The time has come to do another creator update to the corporate systems. We skipped the 1903 upgrade because of the Windows 7 to Windows 10 deployment that completed just after the release of 1903. You will want to create a new task sequence to upgrade an operating system from an upgrade package.
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Windows Zero-Day Actively Exploited for 7 Weeks
SecureWorld News
JUNE 1, 2022
A Zero-Day vulnerability in all supported versions of Windows has been actively exploited by threat actors for over a month, according to researchers for ArsTechnica. Microsoft's advisory said this: "A remote code execution vulnerability exists when MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a calling application such as Word.
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How Google is bringing Windows apps to Chromebooks
The Verge
JULY 31, 2020
Chrome OS will run Android and Windows apps side by side Google revealed earlier this year that it’s planning to support Windows applications on Chromebooks thanks to a partnership with Parallels. In an exclusive interview with The Verge , Google is now detailing how and why Windows apps are arriving on Chrome OS.
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20 Cool Command Line Tricks for Windows and macOS
Gizmodo
JUNE 17, 2021
Before mouse pointers and application windows and desktop wallpaper, you would interact with your computer through simple text commands typed into the command line. The command line interface is a throwback to a more basic age of computing. It was more rudimentary, but it had an appealing simplicity to it. Read more.
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Microsoft still working on 3D emoji for Windows 11
The Verge
JANUARY 31, 2022
Microsoft appears to still be working on true 3D emoji for Windows after first teasing it last year and then only shipping 2D versions in Windows 11. Nando Costa, a distinguished designer at Microsoft, revealed recently that the company is still working on making Windows 11’s emoji look more 3D. Image: Microsoft.
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What to expect from Microsoft’s Windows 11 event
The Verge
JUNE 21, 2021
A new version of Windows is on the way Microsoft’s “next generation” of Windows event is taking place later this week, on June 24th at 11AM ET. Thanks to a big Windows 11 leak , we already have a good idea of what to expect from Microsoft’s event. Part of the new Windows 11 UI. New Windows 11 UI.
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A Detailed Guide on Conducting Effective System Design Interviews
Hacker Earth
OCTOBER 24, 2023
System design interviews are becoming increasingly popular, and important, as the digital systems we work with become more complex. The term ‘system’ here refers to any set of interdependent modules that work together for a common purpose. Uber, Instagram, and Twitter (now X) are all examples of ‘systems’.
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Microsoft details Windows 365 virtual desktop prices: $20 to $162 a month
Computerworld Vertical IT
AUGUST 5, 2021
Microsoft this week launched its Windows 365 service, revealing prices for the virtual desktops that range between $20 and $162 per user per month. To read this article in full, please click here
Microsoft hands IT admins beefed-up Windows release health hub
Computerworld Vertical IT
MARCH 31, 2021
Microsoft has begun rolling out its Windows release health dashboard to the Microsoft 365 admin portal, a move the company previewed earlier this month at its all-virtual Ignite conference.
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Windows 11’s Intel-powered Android apps will run on AMD and Arm processors, too
The Verge
JUNE 24, 2021
One of the biggest announcements at today’s Windows 11 reveal was that Microsoft would offer the option to run Android apps on its new operating system , powered by a new “Intel Bridge” compiler that helps those apps run on x86 systems. Windows 11’s Android apps are offered through a new partnership with Amazon’s Appstore.
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Windows Defender is flagging CCleaner as a Potentially Unwanted Application
TechSpot
AUGUST 3, 2020
CCleaner optimizes a system by removing unused and temporary files, thereby making it faster and freeing up storage space. It also features a registry scanner for invalid references. You can download CCleaner here and see similar alternatives.
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12 classic but essential (and free!) utilities for Windows 10 and 11
Computerworld Vertical IT
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Mod your system with these easy-to-install utilities for Windows 10 and 11 to make your machine faster and easier to use. Many of the programs I’ve rounded up here have been around through several generations of Windows. They don’t tweak the Windows interface. None of these are anti-malware tools.
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How to switch an old Windows laptop to Linux
The Verge
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
percent of computer users still are on Windows 7 — even though Microsoft no longer supports it for free. If you have an older system but are worried that it won’t support Windows 10 — or if you simply don’t want to deal with Windows anymore — I have a suggestion: Switch to desktop Linux. No harm, no foul. Try Mint out.
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How to scan your Windows PC for malware
The Verge
OCTOBER 6, 2021
If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no third-party software to install or pay for. It’s called Windows Security. Windows Security’s built-in virus and threat protection feature.
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How can ChatGPT generate Windows keys: An interview
Dataconomy
JUNE 19, 2023
In the world of operating systems, the usage of a “key” is a familiar concept. This key is an integral part of the installation process, effectively serving as a license that allows users to utilize the system. How does ChatGPT generate Windows keys? ” ChatGPT gives you free Windows 10 Pro keys!
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Best Duplicate File Finders for Windows in 2020
Galido
MARCH 26, 2020
Information Technology Blog - - Best Duplicate File Finders for Windows in 2020 - Information Technology Blog. Knowingly or unknowingly we end up storing a lot of clutter on our system. Microsoft Windows doesn’t offer any built-in application to find and remove duplicate files. Manually Process to Remove Duplicate Files.
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Mick's IT Blogs: Windows 8: Opening multiple application instances
Mick's IT Blog
MARCH 21, 2013
Stopping system from locking. Stopping system from locking. Windows 8: Opening multiple application instances. In Windows 8, you can only open 1 instance of an app at a time by just clicking on the app tile. This will allow you to have several instances of the same application. Previous Posts. 21 March 2013.
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SteamVR beta lets you arrange desktop windows inside your virtual world
The Verge
AUGUST 9, 2021
As of its latest beta release , Valve’s SteamVR software can add floating desktop windows inside VR games, letting you keep an eye on other apps without leaving VR. The ability to interact with the rest of your desktop from within SteamVR’s dashboard is not a new feature, but recently Valve has been making the system more flexible.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the business of Windows
The Verge
JUNE 25, 2021
Microsoft wants to make Windows 11 more flexible and open We’ve got a special episode of Decoder today — I’m talking to Satya Nadella, the CEO and chairman of Microsoft. And I definitely wanted to know about the decision to run Android apps on Windows. Nadella also mentions “aggregators” in the context of the Windows store.
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More on OnLive: New Cloud Solution Delivers Secure Cross-Platform Deployment for Graphics Intensive Applications
CTOvision
JUNE 27, 2014
NEW ONLIVE CLOUD SOLUTION DELIVERS SECURE CROSS-PLATFORM DEPLOYMENT FOR GRAPHICS INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS. OnLive CloudLift Enterprise PaaS provides the first seamless solution for businesses with Graphics Intensive Applications. With this post we provide an update we just saw in their press release at: [link].
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Microsoft reportedly working on new Windows store that’s open to all apps and games
The Verge
APRIL 20, 2021
Microsoft is reportedly working on a big overhaul to its app store for Windows. Windows Central reports that the software maker plans to release an updated store later this year that will be far more open to all types of apps and games. Microsoft has been moving away from its Windows store model for years.
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