Microsoft Weekly

Microsoft feature and application retirement dates to remember in 2021

The year 2021 will see a number of important Microsoft applications reach a state of deprecation and retirement. We list a few your business should keep track of.

7 handy commands for Windows users

Microsoft wants to use AI to turn your friends and family into 3D chatbots

Seven must-read Windows 10 tips

5 Windows administration tasks that can be automated using PowerShell

Why you should use SCP to securely transfer files

How to customize low-battery warnings in Windows 10

Windows 10 PowerToys: A cheat sheet

How to add progress indicators to PowerShell scripts

Linux: The 7 best distributions for new users (free PDF)

There are Linux distributions perfectly suited for that user type--seven. Find out what those distributions are in this free PDF download from TechRepublic.

Microsoft plans 'sweeping' design changes to show that Windows 'is back'

Adobe Flash: It's finally over (well, almost)

How to lock down your Microsoft account and keep it safe from outside attackers

Microsoft expresses support for democracy. Not everyone is happy

Windows 10: Lists of vocal commands for speech recognition and dictation (free PDF)

Learn more about Windows 10 voice commands for speech recognition and dictation in this free PDF download from TechRepublic.

Managing the multicloud

A multicloud approach has been talked about for years within enterprises, but few companies have gone that direction. Now it's easier to go multicloud and AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform all share customers. Here's a look at managing multiple cloud providers, how to play them off each other, and what vendors and tools can help you manage multiple clouds.