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CrowdStrike, Microsoft Windows

The Verge · 9h

Microsoft’s new Windows Resiliency Initiative aims to avoid another CrowdStrike incident

Microsoft has developed a new Quick Machine Recovery feature in light of the CrowdStrike incident that will enable IT admins to target fixes at machines remotely even when they’re unable to boot properly. Quick Machine Recovery leverages improvements to the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE).

PCMag on MSN · 12h

New Windows Recovery Mode Aims to Prevent Repeat of Crowdstrike Outage

Quick Machine Recovery' mode will let IT administrators remotely fix a Windows machine even if it's unable to boot. Microsoft also teases a public preview of a security layer without kernel access.

Axios on MSN · 9h

Microsoft debutes new features to prevent another CrowdStrike outage

Microsoft detailed new cybersecurity features that will both help bricked Windows devices recover faster and alter how companies access the root of the Windows system. Why it matters: The changes will likely help prevent another global outage similar to the CrowdStrike incident in July.

Microsoft unveils its own Cloud PC

GeekWire · 11h

Microsoft unveils its own Cloud PC: ‘Windows 365 Link’ device will sell for $349 to businesses

Dubbed Windows 365 Link, the new Microsoft device will sell for $349 starting in April 2025, geared for volume purchases by businesses.

Computerworld · 12h

Microsoft’s Windows 365 Link is a thin client device for shared workspaces

“The launch of Microsoft’s Surface devices previously spurred a wave of innovation among other device manufacturers,” said Downes. “Similarly, Windows 365 Link is expected to ignite advancements in the thin client market, which has seen limited hardware innovation in recent years.”

Ars Technica · 14h

“Windows 365 Link” is Microsoft’s $349 thin client for Windows in the cloud

Microsoft is announcing some new hardware today, but it’s a bit different from a typical Surface device. The Windows 365 Link, which launches in April for $349, is a mini desktop PC that exists exclusively to connect to the Windows 365 cloud service rather than running Windows locally.

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Microsoft beefs up Windows security with new recovery and patching features

Microsoft is introducing a number changes to Windows aimed at making the operating system more robust to hacking attempts.

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Microsoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how

Stung by last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown, which crashed Windows PCs and servers worldwide, Microsoft is rolling out a wide ...

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Microsoft Update—Could Windows 11 Be Auto-Installed On Windows 10 PCs?

In confirming the deployment of patch KB5001716 to Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs, Microsoft warns that “when this update is ...

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Microsoft announces Windows 11 integration with Meta Quest headsets that will let you easily stream your PC inside VR

What you need to know Microsoft has announced a new feature for Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets that adds the ability to ...

The Register on MSN17h

Windows 95 setup was three programs in a trench coat, Microsoft vet reveals

MS-DOS, a minimal Windows 3.1, and finally the teal delight of Windows 95 awaited installers Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen ...

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You can now make a tiny and bloat-free Windows 11 24H2 ISO with updated tiny11 core maker0 0

Want the latest Windows 11 version but with a small disk footprint and no unnecessary bits? You can now make one with an updated third-party tool.

Windows Latest17h

Windows 11’s new Outlook to get “None” color category design update

Windows 11's new Outlook to get "None" color category design update the option to send email as attachment on Android and iOS ...

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Beeskie is the first native Bluesky app built for Windows 11, and a Microsoft engineer makes it

If you’re using the social network Bluesky more and more, then you’ll want to follow this new app’s real-time development ...

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