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2020

Bypass Offline Files With This One Trick
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Ever since moving to modern operating systems such as Windows 8 and beyond, I have found the Offline Files feature in the enterprise to be less and less of a value bringer and more of a support burden for the front line.

2015

Free MCSA Windows 10 exam
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Microsoft have a pretty great deal currently going for anyone who earns themselves the title of MCSA Windows 8 during the dates of February 15th and May 31st will receive a free attempt at the MCSA Windows 10 exam (precisely, exam 697) when it arrives.

2014

Windows 8.1 WiFi fails to auto reconnect upon wake
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I recently updating Windows and all the Lenovo software & drivers and have run into a very annoying issue.

2013

Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 release dates announced
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If you have been hanging out for the latest release of Windows for either your home computer or your server farms the wait is almost over.
Setup a Wireless Hotspot in Windows 8
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I only discovered this less than a fortnight ago but Microsoft in their wisdom removed the GUI option to setup a wireless hotspot (or Ad Hoc network) in Windows 8.
Cisco Nexus 1000v virtual switch extension for Microsoft Hyper-V 3 Beta
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Exciting times for anyone in the Hyper-V camp or those looking.

2012

8 days with Windows 8
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No doubt you are aware that Microsoft’s latest operating system for PCs (and now ARM powered tablets, hybrids etc…) has been released to the world with varying reviews.
Windows 8 Release and special pricing
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The day has come and Microsoft has released Windows 8 to great fanfare as you can see below:
Windows 8/Server 2012 ISO to bootable USB
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So you’re one of the lucky people (Technet, MSDN etc…) to have early access to Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012.