Windows updates, bugs, and insights
March 17, 2021
If it weren't for some serious security issues involving on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers, I'd say things look pretty good for this month's batch of patches. Read more â¶
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The next feature release of Windows 10, 21H1, is due out in the next couple months. But what happens if youâre still on an older version and want to get unstuck? Hereâs what to do.
Should you use Remote Desktop Connection, the Remote Desktop app, or MSRDC Windows Desktop to access Windows 10 PCs remotely? We detail the options and provide some troubleshooting tips in case things go wrong.
The company moved away from the identifier in some Windows update release notes â it had been used for decades â and users remain angry.
Microsoft this week unveiled 'Known Issue Rollback,' which allows IT admins roll back individual non-security elements of an update if the change breaks something.
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Insider Preview Build 19043.899 for the Beta Channel, released on March 15, 2021.