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Cybersecurity is about people. The frontline defenders who stand between the promise of digital transformation and the daily reality of cyber-attacks need our help. At Microsoft, we’ve made it our mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Today that mission is focused on defenders. We are unveiling two new cloud-based technologies in Microsoft Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Threat Experts that empower security operations teams by reducing the noise, false alarms, time consuming tasks and complexity that are weighing them down. Let me start by sharing some insight into the modern defender experience. Every day Microsoft security profe…

https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2019/02/3f5c10c196b2165b6bed2e467a88654c.jpg Back in 1999, the first Wi-Fi-enabled laptop was introduced, and it wasn’t long before connectivity became a driving force in how the workplace evolved. Laptop sales began to overtake desktop PCs. As people realized the benefits of portability, open offices became a thing, as did laptops in conference rooms and coffee shops. And a few years later, smart phones made connectivity even more central to modern work and life. At MWC Barcelona (formerly Mobile World Congress), we’re seeing a similar evolution. Announcements this week from telecoms and eSIM service enabler…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18346 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. If you are looking for a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring – head on over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle (which currently is 19H1). General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC We fixed an issue which caused the Bluetooth Hands-Free audio driver to hang. We fixed an issue resulting in some Insiders not being able to access the Quests sect…

At Microsoft, we’re focused on simplifying the Internet of Things (IoT) by making it easier to quickly build secure, smart devices that leverage the intelligent cloud while harnessing the full power of the intelligent edge, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics. This week at Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany, we’re announcing new products and services for Windows IoT to help make this real for device manufacturers, solution developers, and customers. Here are some highlights of what we’re unveiling at Embedded World. Windows Server IoT 2019 is here Windows 10 IoT provides a family of operating systems for device builders t…

At MWC Barcelona 2019, Lenovo announced a fresh range of Windows 10 IdeaPad and IdeaCentre mainstream consumer PCs that deliver budget-friendly design choices and greater value for students, young professionals and families. https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2019/02/21cb990e253f852e6b9bbbcaa139f374-1024x409.jpg IdeaPad S540 in Copper Available in 14-inch and 15-inch sizes in an all-aluminum chassis, the new IdeaPad S540 ultra-slim laptop balances higher performance with greater portability and longer battery life [1]. You can get it in two options: the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with up to NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPUs, or u…

This evening at a press event to kickoff MWC Barcelona, I had the pleasure of joining CEO Satya Nadella and Technical Fellow Alex Kipman onstage to talk in depth about Microsoft’s worldview for the intelligent cloud and intelligent edge. As part of today’s press event, we also introduced the world to HoloLens 2. YouTube Video This is a tremendously exciting time for Microsoft, our partners, our customers, the computing industry and indeed the world. The virtually limitless computing power and capability of the cloud combined with increasingly intelligent and perceptive edge devices embedded throughout the physical world create experiences we could only imagin…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18343 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. If you are looking for a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring – head on over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle (which currently is 19H1). Other Updates for Insiders In Build 18342, we announced that Windows Sandbox now supports configuration files. These files allow users to configure some aspects of the sandbox, such as vGPU, networking and share…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing 20H1 Build 18841 to Windows Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. Remember – these builds are from the 20H1 development branch. Some things we are working on in 20H1 require a longer lead time. We will begin releasing 19H2 bits to Insiders later this spring after we get 19H1 nearly finished and ready; once 19H1 is “nearly finished and ready” we’ll also use the Release Preview ring for previews of drivers and quality updates on 19H1. IMPORTANT: As is normal with builds early in the development cycle, these builds may contain bugs that might be painful for some. If you take this flight, you won’t be able to switch back to…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18342 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. PCs with the following chipsets will not receieve this build due to an issue with Connected Standby: Intel64 Family 6 Model 142 and Intel64 Family 6 Model 158. If you are looking for a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring – head on over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle (which currently is 19H1). What’s New in Build 18342 Improving Gaming on Wind…

Hi Everyone I am an electrical contractor, that has limited knowledge on computers.....have done Cat5E wiring courses, cabinets and points...unbeatable way to connect! Also have an Amateur Radio license although not on air at the moment.... used to build my own computers, in the 286 days so understand the construction area perhaps, never really got into programming... used to be able to create a network until windows 10...which seems to now have stopped me transferring files from laptop to PC..!

Hello Windows Insiders, Thank you for your continued interest in Windows Admin Center! This preview release builds on the previous 1812 version and adds new functionality including all-new software defined networking tools in the HCI solution, and one of the top-requested customer features: shared connection lists. For folks that use RDCman, we have published a small script that you may use to export your saved RDCman connections to a .CSV file which you can then import with PowerShell to maintain all your RDCman grouping hierarchy using tags. Shared connections We’re excited to release a highly-requested feature: a single connection list that can be shared acr…

As a child of “First to’s” (First African-American to command the U.S. Army Old Guard, First African-American to be selected National Elementary School Principal of the Year by President Bill Clinton), my family is deeply steeped in the history of African-American culture and civil rights in the United States, emanating from northern cities (Philadelphia, Pa. and Gary, Ind.) and the deep south (Hayneville, Ala.). I have been raised with a belief in the verse that “to whom much is given, much is required,” and a commitment to give back to our society, honoring those who paved a path forward for us. When I look around our country today, I am so pleased to see how diversi…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing a new build to Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. These builds are from the 20H1 development branch. Some things we are working on in 20H1 require a longer lead time. We will begin releasing 19H2 bits to Insiders later this spring after we get 19H1 nearly finished and ready; once 19H1 is “nearly finished and ready” we’ll also use the Release Preview ring for previews of drivers and quality updates on 19H1. IMPORTANT: As is normal with builds early in the development cycle, builds may contain bugs that might be painful for some. If you take this flight, you won’t be able to switch back to the Fast or Slow rings withou…

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new Insider build of the Windows Server VNext Semi-Annual Channel release. What’s New Server Core App Compatibility feature on demand (FOD) The Server Core App Compatibility FOD was new in Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server, version 1809. We are continuing investment in the App Compatibility FOD based on customer and Insider feedback. New in this Insider release for App Compatibility FOD: Task Scheduler (Taskschd.msc) Please try it and let us know! More to come… Available Content Windows Server vNext Semi-Annual Preview The Server Core Edition is available in the 18 supported…

Thinking about ways to make your PowerPoint presentation stand out? How about adding 3D embedded animations? Thanks to the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, you can. You can now insert 3D models with built-in animations to your PowerPoint and Word documents. These embedded 3D animations make it faster and easier for anyone to add movement and animation to slides and documents. To give you even more creative flexibility, there are more than 30 new animated 3D models. To give you even more creative flexibility, there are more than 30 new animated 3D models. Check it out in action: https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2019/01/b2150ce4550e59b7b5…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18334 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. REMINDER: As is normal with builds early in the development cycle, builds may contain bugs that might be painful for some. If this makes you uncomfortable, you may want to consider switching to the Slow ring. Slow ring builds will continue to be higher quality. If you are looking for a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring – head on over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current…

Ransomware, botnets and phishing scams were at an all-time high in 2018 and attackers are taking every opportunity to steal data for their own gain. In 2018 alone, Microsoft found that “More than 75 percent of phishing mails include malicious URLs to phishing sites. Other variations include malicious phishing attachments and links in attachments.” But there’s a lot you can do to protect yourself – including using the tips below and keeping proactive security features, like Windows 10 in S mode, Windows Defender Antivirus protection and auto-updates, turned on. Our customers’ security is of the utmost importance to Microsoft and we’ve designed our solutions to enable pr…

The healthcare industry’s leading minds are getting ready to educate, intrigue, and inspire attendees next week at the HIMSS19 conference—a leading healthcare IT event in the US. We expect to see many innovative ideas and solutions to the most prevalent and persistent challenges in modern health, and we are excited to show new technologies making a real difference in people’s lives and demonstrate Microsoft’s commitment to transforming how healthcare is experienced and delivered. Over the last few years, we have been learning alongside industry experts and making steady progress in helping health organizations navigate complex technology transformations. We have been s…

https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2019/02/36384c1013f0af00cacbb8d6441de69e-1024x576.png If you’re trying to decide what to buy between Office 365 and Office 2019, you’ll find there’s a world of difference between the two. Both include fully-installed Office applications – the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. But Office 365 is also connected to the cloud, so you can access your content from any device, co-author with anyone in real-time (regardless of whether or not they’ve purchased a copy of Office) and use the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to create more impact with less effort. On the flipside, Office 2019 is…

$32 billion in revenue. That’s an incredible number that Satya Nadella and Amy Hood shared during the Q2 earnings call last week. Just as impressive is the commercial cloud revenue increase of 48 percent year-over-year to $9 billion. Did you know that 95 percent of Microsoft’s commercial revenue flows directly through our partner ecosystem? With more than 7,500 partners joining that ecosystem every month, partner growth and partner innovation are directly fueling our commercial cloud growth. One accelerant, the IP co-sell program, now has thousands of co-sell ready partners that generated an incredible $8 billion in contracted partner revenue since the program began in Ju…

The internet is a dynamic place that is changing every day, so today, Safer Internet Day, is a great time to take a moment to evaluate your family’s digital habits and online safety, and ensure you have all the proper guardrails in place. As the lead of strategy and product for the family team, and a mom of two, it’s something I think about all the time, at home and at work. Yet I hear from a lot of people that they don’t know what tools are available or how to use them. I think most parents today wonder how to ensure their children are safe when using technology, be it playing the latest games, using apps, or simply browsing the web from their many devices. Today, I am s…

Do you enjoy using the digital pen to edit PowerPoint presentations? Thanks to the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, now you can do even more. The AI-powered PowerPoint Designer has gotten smarter. Designer can now recommend slide designs based on handwritten ink. Or, if typing is more your style, Designer can take a simple block of text, understand the context using AI, and then provide design ideas using icons and Smart Art. To provide even more design options, there are now 350 new icons in the library. If you prefer to sketch out your thoughts first, now you can ink* your ideas and AI will transform them into perfectly formatted slides. An inked bulleted list w…

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18329 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build won’t be available for these Windows 10 editions in the following languages: Windows 10 Home: RO-RO, SK-SK, SL-SI, SR-LATN-RS, TH-TH, UK-UA Windows 10 Home N: RO-RO, SK-SK, SL-SI Windows 10 Pro: FR-CA, IT-IT, JA-JP, KO-KR, NL-NL, PL-PL, SR-LATN-RS Windows 10 Pro N: RO-RO, SK-SK The 19H1 Bug Bash has continues to run until February 3rd, 2019. Make sure you head over to Feedback Hub for Quests to try out. If you missed Tuesday’s special edition Bug Bash webcast you can watch it on demand here! REMINDER: As is normal …

Computing is embedded all around us. Devices are increasingly more connected, and the availability of data and information is greater now than it has ever been. To grow, compete and respond to customer demands, all companies are becoming digital. In this new reality, enterprise technology choices play an outsized role in how businesses operate, influencing how employees collaborate, how organizations ensure data security and privacy, and how they deliver compelling customer experiences. This is what we mean when we talk about digital transformation. As our CEO Satya Nadella described it recently, it is how organizations with tech intensity adopt faster, best-in-class t…

If you like the flexibility of editing Word documents using digital pen, note that the Windows 10 October 2018 Update now makes it easier for you. Using Ink Editor*, you can already do things like remove and highlight text. Now, there are pen gestures that make editing a document from start to finish easier, including adding line breaks, inserting new words as well as splitting and joining words. Check it out in action: https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2019/01/d4e4e6e09c9f7c8029cd7e3adf28f8a2.gif If you like this, check out more Windows 10 Tips as well as videos from the Windows Community about handwriting on Windows 10 touch-enabled d…