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March 17, 2021

Patch Exchange now, and test your Windows updates

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 ▶

Image: Sponsored by Quest Software: Azure AD Premium is vital for security – but will cost you.

Sponsored by Quest Software: Azure AD Premium is vital for security – but will cost you.

Azure AD Premium is a critical component of the security and identity platform in Microsoft 365. Being a “premium” feature, it comes with a cost – but is it worth paying for? Register for this live webcast ‘TEC Talk: Seven Azure AD Premium Features Worth Paying For‘ on Thursday, April 1st at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT and join Brian Desmond – Principal at Ravenswood Technology Group – as he explores some of his top Azure AD Premium features, strategies for quickly implementing them in your organization, and best practices for these features. The faster you can roll out new capabilities, the faster you can start taking advantage of your investment. Even more important, you’ll be on your way to providing a better end-user experience and enhanced Azure AD security for your organization.

Stuck on Windows 10 1909? Some workarounds on moving forward

The next feature release of Windows 10, 21H1, is due out in the next couple months. But what happens if you’re still on an older version and want to get unstuck? Here’s what to do.

Windows 10’s Remote Desktop options explained

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.

Image: Users condemn Microsoft for removing KB IDs from some bug documentation

Users condemn Microsoft for removing KB IDs from some bug documentation

The company moved away from the identifier in some Windows update release notes — it had been used for decades — and users remain angry.

When Windows bug fixes go bad, IT can now roll back individual changes

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.

Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds

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.

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