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More Details, Fixes Emerge for Widespread CPU Security Flaw

Various researchers, chip makers, OS vendors and security software providers have issued a raft of information about a widespread CPU security vulnerability disclosed this week.

Microsoft Tacks OpenSSH Preview onto Windows 10 Test Build

Microsoft recently issued a Windows 10 test release that includes a preview of the open source Secure Shell (OpenSSH) tooling, according to reports.

Microsoft: That Windows ASLR Flaw Is Actually a Feature

Microsoft is rationalizing that an apparent security flaw in the ASLR Windows protection scheme was placed there on purpose.

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection To Receive Additional Safeguards

Microsoft this week announced that protection services from Bitdefender, Lookout and Ziften will be added to its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service.

Microsoft Outlines Windows 10 Upgrade Tool

Microsoft showed off how the Windows Analytics tools can support getting ready for Windows 10 deployments.

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Now Available

There's plenty of tweaks targeted at IT pros in Microsoft's latest update for Windows 10.

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update To Improve Log File Access

Microsoft will make it a little easier for IT pros and developers to read update log files for debugging purposes with the release of the Windows 10 "fall creators update" (version 1709).

Microsoft Outlines Latest Windows 10 Deployment Approach

Microsoft at Ignite last week discussed how its Windows 10 deployment direction does away with the traditional imaging process and instead relies on Azure Active Directory domain joins, mobile device management (MDM) and self-provisioning by end users.

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Improvements Previewed

Microsoft this week briefly showed access and security improvements that will be coming to Remote Desktop Services (RDS), which is a Windows Server capability for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) scenarios.

Autoremediation Capabilities Coming to Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service This Year

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) will soon be able of fixing security issues, instead of just detecting them.

Creating a Balloon Tip Notification Using PowerShell

PowerShell makes it easy to create a custom pop-up notification in Windows.

'Windows Insider Lab for Enterprise' Test Program Launches

Windows Insiders can now take part in the company's Windows Insider Lab for Enterprise" (WILE) test network.

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Arriving October 17

Microsoft announced that the next major update for Windows 10 will be arriving on Oct. 17.

Microsoft Previews Beginner-Friendly Windows Debug Tool

Microsoft has issued a preview of a new Windows debug (WinDbg) console that's described as being "less intimidating" and "a bit easier for beginners."

ReFS Creation Support Ending for Windows 10 Pro and Home Editions

Microsoft recently announce that with the arrival of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the OS will lose file and disk creation capabilities using the Resilient File System (ReFS).

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