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Windows 10 Preview Lets Users Test Encrypted DNS

Domain Name System (DNS) over HTTPS encryption, known as "DoH," can now be tested in a recently released preview version of Windows 10.

Microsoft Gives IT Tools To Manage Windows 10 Reserved Storage

The spring 2020 update of Windows 10 will give IT pros new tools to better manage Windows 10's Reserved Storage feature, Microsoft announced last week.

Windows 10 To Enable Easier Access to Linux Distro Files

The latest Windows 10 preview build gives users the ability to display Linux distro files using Windows File Explorer, among other new features.

Microsoft Extends Life of Some Older Windows 10 Editions

Due to "the public health situation" caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Microsoft has extended the service lifetimes of certain editions of Windows 10 version 1709.

Microsoft Explains the Fate of SMB1

Microsoft has not completely scrubbed Windows of Server Message Block 1 (SMB1), the company said this week, counter to its previously stated plans.

Microsoft Details Ins and Outs of Windows Extended Security Updates

A Thursday announcement by Microsoft lays out the technical details of its Extended Security Updates (ESUs) program for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 systems.

Google To Support Chrome on Windows 7 Through 2021

Google plans to support its Chrome browser on Windows 7 until "at least July 15, 2021," a year-and-a-half after Microsoft stops supporting Windows 7.

Microsoft Releases 'Windows 10 November 2019 Update'

Microsoft released version 1909 of both Windows Server and Windows 10 (also known as the "Windows 10 November 2019 Update") on Tuesday.

Microsoft 'Secured-Core' PCs To Block Malware at Chip Level

Microsoft on Monday announced a new method to stop Windows malware at the firmware level.

Microsoft Offers Guide to Setting Up Windows 7 Extended Security Updates

Microsoft recently described the process for installing Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) for volume licensing users running Windows 7 Service Pack 1.

Microsoft Event Showcases New Surface PCs Plus Windows 10X

Microsoft on Wednesday described its coming Surface devices, and a new Windows 10X operating system variant, in a New York City presentation.

Machine Learning's Role in Windows 10 Upgrades

In a blog post this week, Microsoft data scientists detailed how the company uses machine learning algorithms to ensure Windows 10 feature upgrades are rolled out successfully.

Microsoft WSUS Users Get Access to Windows 10 Previews

It's possible for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) users to get Windows 10 feature update previews by making a few settings changes, Microsoft announced this week.

Support for Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 Added to Windows 10

Microsoft has added support for version 2 of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), plus ARM64 device support for WSL 2, to its latest Windows 10 preview release for testers.

Microsoft To Replace Windows Analytics with Desktop Analytics in January

The Windows Analytics suite, used for planning Windows 10 upgrades, will end on Jan. 31, 2020, with Desktop Analytics taking its place, Microsoft announced on Friday.

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