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Windows 10, 22H2 is the Last Version of Windows 10, Microsoft Decrees

Current Windows 10 version will remain in support through Oct. 14, 2025, and organizations will have to upgrade to Windows 11 after.

April 27, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The current version of Windows 10, version 22H2 will be the last version of Windows 10, Microsoft says, which effectively puts an end to any major feature updates for the operating system as the company becomes all-in on Windows 11. According to Microsoft, that version of Windows 10 will remain in support with monthly security […]

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows LAPS for On Prem, Cloud

Windows LAPS is now natively integrated into Windows and will be available for cloud and on-prem environments.

April 12, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is rolling out the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) that is now natively integrated directly in Windows, eliminating the need for IT admins to download it as an MSI package from the Microsoft Download Center. The product has been available on the Download Center for man years and has been used to […]

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This Week in IT: Windows 10, Cryptojacking, Authenticator, ChatGPT, Open Map Data

Windows 10, 21H1 reaches end of servicing, cryptocurrency mining attacks against Linux machines and more highlight this week's IT news.

December 15, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology news stories each week. Windows 10, 21H1 reaches end of […]

BenQ EH620 Smart Window Projector for Meeting Rooms

BenQ Adds EH620 Smart Windows Projector for Meeting Rooms

BenQ's EH620 smart projector features built-in Windows 11, IoT enterprise OS, security encryption, built-in apps and wireless screen sharing.

November 14, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

BenQ, the Costa Mesa, Calif.-based provider of visual display solutions, announced it’s latest smart meeting room projector, the EH620. Built on the Windows 11 platform, the projector enables meeting-goers to get started without a laptop or PC. To ensure the projector is no longer merely a device for displaying presentations but rather the room’s central […]

This Week in IT: Gartner IT Symposium, Ransomware, Google Workspace feature, Windows Terminal

A Gartner IT event, new ransomware research and new features in Google Workspace and Windows highlight this week's IT news.

October 20, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology stories each week. Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo […]

Microsoft Begins Rollout of Windows 10, 22H2

Microsoft's Windows 10, version 22H2, rolling out now, will have a limited scope of new features and functionality.

October 18, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is starting to rollout Windows 10 22H2 as well as several additional features for Windows 11 that weren’t included in the launch if the 2022 update. In a blog announcing the release, Microsoft says the update—the only feature update for Windows 10 this year—will have a “limited scope of new features and functionality” that […]

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This New Windows Feature Will Lockout Local Admin Accounts

Microsoft will allow organizations to lock out local admin accounts after several unsuccessful login attempts.

October 14, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Windows that will lock out a local admin account after several attempted brute force attacks. According to the Redmond, Wash. IT giant, Windows devices did not allow local admin accounts to be locked out despite brute force attacks being one of the top three ways that Windows devices […]

Windows vs. macOS: Which OS Is Best For You?

For decades, the Windows vs. macOS argument has raged. In general, the capabilities of both operating systems are equivalent. Find out which is best for you.

October 4, 2022 Julius McGee Leave a Comment

For decades, the Windows vs. macOS argument has raged. In general, the capabilities of both operating systems are equivalent. However, there are enough differences to influence people one way or the other. It all boils down to your priorities. Do you choose a flexible operating system over one that is simple to use? Is safety […]

These are the Top 11 Malware Strains Observed in 2021

These are the top malware strains that IT and security professionals should protect against, according to U.S., Australian cybersecurity officials.

August 5, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A new joint cybersecurity advisory from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) details the 11 most-observed malware strains from the last year, including remote access Trojans, banking Trojans, information stealers and ransomware. In the advisory, CISA along with the ACSC says most of these top malware […]

Microsoft Reminds Users That it is Ending Support for Windows 8.1 in January 2023

Organizations with machines running on Windows 8.1 should look at upgrading to Windows 10 or 11 to stay secure.

June 27, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

For the few organizations and use cases where Windows 8.1 is still in use, IT professionals should begin immediately planning an upgrade to Windows 10 or 11, as Microsoft’s support for Windows 8.1 will end in January 2023. On Jan. 10, 2023, those running Windows 8.1 and Microsoft 365 will continue to function, but they […]