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Microsoft Makes Case Against Windows 10's 'Long-Term Servicing' Branch

Windows 10's long-term servicing channel update option could be more problematic for organizations compared to its semiannual channel model, Microsoft reiterated this week.

Windows AutoPilot Gets Delete, Reset and Deployment Options

Windows AutoPilot, Microsoft's out-of-the-box user self-provisioning service for setting up new Windows 10 PCs, is getting several new features in preview.

Windows 10 Gives IT Pros New 'Modern Management' Tools

In a recent Web presentation, Microsoft officials detailed the new "modern management" capabilities in Windows 10 version 1803, also known as the April 2018 Update.

Windows 10 Version 1803 Comes to Volume License Holders

The Windows 10 "April 2018 Update," also known as version 1803, is now available from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center.

Windows 10 April Update: How To Get It

Microsoft officially released the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (previously code-named "Redstone 4") on Monday, though actually accessing it is more complicated than a simple release date implies.

Microsoft Prepares To Roll Out Next Windows 10 Release

Microsoft is set to release the next semiannual channel version of the Windows 10 client, dubbed officially the "April 2018 Update," on Monday, April 30.

Spring Windows 10 Release To Allow Password-Free Sign-Ins

Microsoft is previewing a new passwordless sign-in feature based on FIDO2 that's expected to arrive with the Windows 10 spring release.

Microsoft Resurrects Windows 3.0's File Manager for Windows 10

The '90s-era File Manager that first debuted in Windows 3.0 can now be used on Windows 10 as an open source Visual Studio solution.

Microsoft Greenlights More 'Spectre' Microcode Updates for Windows 10

Microsoft last week expanded some Spectre microcode approvals, as well as lifted an anti-virus compatibility check for some Windows 10 version 1709 devices.

Microsoft Bringing AI Dev Platform to Next Windows 10 Release

Microsoft is priming Windows 10 for artificial intelligence development with a new built-in machine learning platform.

Microsoft Warns Skype System Users Away from Windows 10

Users of Skype Room Systems version 2 should not try to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1709, Microsoft told users last week.

Windows 7, Windows 8.1 To Get Windows Defender ATP Service

Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 clients will soon be able to take advantage of Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), a post-breach detection service originally associated with Windows 10 clients.

With Microsoft Support Changes, Windows Gets Reprieve but Office Misses Out

Some recently announced support policy changes may prove to be a mixed bag for enterprises running two of Microsoft's staple products.

Microsoft Gets More Transparent About Windows 10's Data Collection

A new app in the latest Windows 10 test build gives users some insight into the kind of privacy-related information that Microsoft collects from their devices.

Microsoft Explains SCCM's Role in the Windows Update Model

In a new video series, Microsoft details how administrators can manage Windows clients using System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).

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