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On Sept. 10, 2024, Microsoft will host a Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit at our Redmond, Washington, headquarters. Microsoft, CrowdStrike and key partners who deliver endpoint security technologies will come together for discussions about improving resiliency and protecting mutual customers’ critical infrastructure. Our objective is to discuss concrete steps we will all take to improve security and resiliency for our joint customers. The CrowdStrike outage in July 2024 presents important lessons for us to apply as an ecosystem. Our discussions will focus on improving security and safe deployment practices, designing systems for resiliency and working together as a thriving community of partners to best serve customers now...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.4842 (KB5041582) to BOTH the Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel for Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. The Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel will receive the same Windows 10 builds; however, the Beta Channel is where we will try new features out with Insiders that we’re working on that are not yet ready for all Windows 10 customers. You can read our announcement for opening the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 10 here. This update includes the following features and improvements for Windows Insiders in BOTH the Beta and Release Preview Channels Items bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented: [Input...

Nearly half of the 49.6 million public school students in the United States will go back to school from Aug. 14 to 25 according to the Pew Research Center. Additionally, there are millions more headed off to college. While it’s a fun and nostalgic time for many that kicks off a new year of making memories, friends and learning, it’s also a significant retail event as many head to the stores to buy the latest clothes and tech to make their year a success with many stores holding back-to-school sales. As students prepare for the new school year, it's essential to have the right tools to support their learning journey. PCs are an essential learning tool. From accessing online resources, staying connected to classmates for team projects or...

Today, we are sharing that the unified Microsoft Teams experience is now available on Windows 10 and 11. Teams is now a single application, enabling users to seamlessly switch between multiple account types across personal and work. By signing into Teams with a personal email address or phone number, you can connect and collaborate with anyone, anytime -- for free. This update is available now. If you already have Teams installed, your apps will automatically update as part of your regular update cycle. You can also download the new app today. Learn more about this update on the Microsoft Teams blog. Continue reading...

Gamers who want to fine-tune their desktop gaming PC now have another option for customization thanks to the latest from HP: the new OMEN 35L, which debuted at gamescom 2024. This Windows 11 gaming PC comes with a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, for access to hundreds of high-quality games on PC, console and cloud. With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. The OMEN 35L incorporates industry standard components, enabling future upgradeability while ensuring strong performance and flexibility. Players can choose between AMD’s Ryzen 7 8700G for personal AI processing or up to Intel Core i7-14700F. The desktop can also handle up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Find out more about the OMEN 35L at the HP...