MSIX Core Coming to Windows 7 and 8.1 in December, Plus New Features on the Horizon


Microsoft’s enterprise application packaging technology, MSIX, is being partially ported to down-level Windows clients and there are some interesting new features due in Windows 10 20H1.

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Microsoft Shifting Certifications to Workload-Based to Align with Skills


If you are looking to take or update existing Microsoft certifications, you might be wondering which are best to obtain and what technology path would be most beneficial. The certification program is in flux now as Microsoft gradually begins to move to role-based certifications, or workload-based as it is sometimes referred to, instead of focusing on specific products.

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Intel Releases Microcode Update for CPUs Affected by Zomieload v2


Intel releases microcode for CPUs affected by a new kind of MDS attack and says that previous microcode updates reduce the attack surface but don’t provide complete protection.

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Microsoft Azure and Intune Management Portal Gets A Makeover


Microsoft has updated both the Azure and Intune management portals for a cleaner look and better user experience.

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How to Install Web Apps in Microsoft’s New Chromium-Based Edge Browser


One of the best new features of Microsoft’s new Chromium-Based Edge browser is that it allows you to install Progressive Web Apps (PWA), or any website, as apps that behave like any other Windows program.

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Windows and Active Directory at Microsoft Ignite 2019

Microsoft announces a reimagined Performance Monitor, new Edge to debut in January 2020, FIDO security key support for hybrid Active Directory, new security features for Azure Active Directory, and Intune and SCCM combine forces to become Microsoft Endpoint Manager.

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Everything You Need to Know About Windows – October 2019


Windows 10X is coming to new foldable dual-screen devices and clamshell laptops, robots are invading Windows 10, all businesses can buy Windows 7 Extended Security Updates starting December 1st, and Server Core is now in fashion thanks to Windows Admin Center.

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