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How a gaming mouse can get you Windows superpowers!
2021-08-24 16:58

Windows finds Razer's official addons in the Windows Update cloud. Technically, you don't need to take a wired mouse with you - if you have a Razer wireless mouse, plugging in just the dongle ought to be enough, whether the mouse is present or not, because the dongle is what interacts with the USB subsystem on Windows and identifies the device.

How to create a hidden, nearly undeletable folder in Windows 10
2021-08-23 20:11

Using a specific combination of commands, you can hide a Windows 10 folder from File Explorer and render that folder, and all the files it contains, nearly undeletable. This how-to tutorial shows you how to create a hidden read-only folder in Windows 10 and hide it from the standard view of File Explorer.

Windows 10 Admin Rights Gobbled by Razer Devices
2021-08-23 15:58

A zero-day bug in the device installer software for Razer peripherals - be they a Razer mouse, keyboard or any device that uses the Synapse utility - gives the plugger-inner full admin rights on Windows 10, just by inserting a compatible peripheral and downloading Synapse. Need local admin and have physical access?- Plug a Razer mouse- Windows Update will download and execute RazerInstaller as SYSTEM- Abuse elevated Explorer to open Powershell with Shift+Right click.

Photos: Windows 365 Business in action
2021-08-23 15:29

Microsoft's Cloud PC service Windows 365 has launched, integrated into its Microsoft 365 platform to deliver PC-as-a-Service. It provides virtual desktops running proven, secure Windows 10 builds where Microsoft does the heavy lifting of configuration, updates and testing; all you need to do is set up a subscription, assign licenses and get to work.

Windows 365 Business: How this new tool can help your organization
2021-08-23 14:09

Windows 365 Business is at heart a self-service platform, with users getting the PCs they've been assigned licenses for. Log in to the Windows 365 service with any modern browser, click on your cloud PC icon to open it in a new window.

How to customize Windows 11 appearance with these tools
2021-08-22 22:56

Windows 11 is arriving later this year and it's currently available to testers in the Windows Insider program. Like Windows 10, Windows 11 also comes with bloatware in some form or another.

Razer bug lets you become a Windows 10 admin by plugging in a mouse
2021-08-22 16:40

A Razer Synapse zero-day vulnerability has been disclosed on Twitter, allowing you to gain Windows admin privileges simply by plugging in a Razer mouse or keyboard. When plugging in a Razer device into Windows 10 or Windows 11, the operating system will automatically download and begin installing the Razer Synapse software on the computer.

Microsoft shares guidance on securing Windows 365 Cloud PCs
2021-08-22 14:00

Earlier this week, Microsoft has shared guidance on securing Windows 365 Cloud PCs and more info on their built-in security capabilities. The guidance is broken down into actions customers can take to secure Cloud PCs enrolled in Windows 365 Business and Windows 365 Enterprise subscription plans.

Microsoft now offers Windows 11 preview on Azure Virtual Desktop
2021-08-21 15:45

Starting this week, Microsoft customers can use the Azure Virtual Desktop to virtualize a Windows 11 preview desktop on Azure virtual machines. "Azure Virtual Desktop has become a popular cloud VDI platform to run desktops and apps in the cloud and deliver a full Windows experience to users virtually anywhere," said Kam VedBrat, GM for Windows Virtual Desktop at Microsoft.

How to download the Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft
2021-08-21 13:47

Microsoft has released Windows 11 ISO images this week, and as it's always smart to have a copy of the operating system media to resolve critical problems, we will explain how you can download the Windows 11 ISO directly from Microsoft. Microsoft makes it very easy to download Windows 11 ISOs directly from the Windows Insider program.