Windows- Windows Virtual Desktop is now feature-complete- Patch all the Windows things: New wormable Remote Desktop Services flaws found and patched- Microsoft releases two different builds of Windows 10 19H2 for some reason - OK, it's really testing a new controlled feature rollout (CFR) system.- Related: Latest Edge Dev channel release adds Dark Mode tweaks, more- Bill Nye pushes Chromebooks now. He once hosted Microsoft's virtual Windows Me launch event!- Intel announces a new sticker for laptops! Just what we wanted.Cortana- Cortana is removed from yet another entry-point, this time from the Johnson Controls GLAS. It's fine. Everyone is happy.- Is the Harman-Kardon Invoke next up to lose Cortana?Office- It's official: Microsoft has removed Office 2019 from its Home Use Program. It's fine. Everyone is happy.Xbox/Games- Microsoft kills Super Duper Graphics Pack for Minecraft. Apparently, it can only handle 8-bit graphics.- Microsoft game studio completes development of Gears 5, on track for early September launch- Related (sports/games): The Sounders have new owners, including a very unlikely cast of current and former MS charactersTips and picks- Tip of the week: Understand your Windows 10 recovery options- Related: This is how I configure Windows 10 (Premium article, also in Windows 10 Field Guide)- App pick of the week: Stardock utilities for Windows 10- Enterprise pick of the week: Bye, bye Azure Active Directory Basic- Codename pick of the week: O'Hare- Beer pick of the week: Foley Brothers Brewing Longbeards Oatmeal Stout
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