EVENT: #Microsoft Technical Takeoff (March 3-6, 2025) the *free* #Windows & #Intune virtual conference, is back w/ deep dives & panels for Windows, #Windows365, Intune, #AzureVirtualDesktop & #Security.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/techcommunitylive/microsoft-technical-takeoff/4304008
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#Microsoft Technical Takeoff, the free #Windows & #Intune virtual conference, is back w/ deep dives & panel discussions for Windows, #Windows365, Intune, #AzureVirtualDesktop & #Security - March 3-6, 2025
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/techcommunitylive/microsoft-technical-takeoff/4304008
here's a gift to everyone on fedi and beyond. I've been playing with this for a couple of days now.
this is the original UUP sets for Windows CPC (aka Windows WNC, aka Windows Cloud PC), that is, the operating system preinstalled on the Microsoft Windows 365 Link. AMD64 and ARM64 sets included. convert them to ISO with your favourite tool and enjoy.
don't install it (with latest CU) on real hardware you care about, it'll apply a CiPolicy (locked via BS-only UEFI NVRAM var), so you won't be able to boot anything else with secure boot enabled.
the latest CU also will automatically encrypt C: with bitlocker, with VMK sealed by TPM only, no recovery key.
the non-updated 26100.1 is broken, OOBE just doesn't work and you get a desktop where the only things you can do are shift+F10 for cmd or ctrl+shift+F10 for admin cmd.
the latest update removes all that, and only creates an admin account on the ctrl+alt+del screen if the system is considered unlocked (booted with testsigning, secure boot off or cipolicy not loaded). also, shift+F10 to open a shell will only work on systems considered "unlocked" in the aforementioned manner.
screenshots included from my playing around. I couldn't do much of the intended behaviour as I don't have any aad account to log in with. if you're on mastodon, please view on original server, as there are more than four screenshots included.
download link: https://gofile.io/d/kjM9zO (won't last forever so please mirror!)
#Microsoft #Windows #Windows365 #Windows365Link
this is the original UUP sets for Windows CPC (aka Windows WNC, aka Windows Cloud PC), that is, the operating system preinstalled on the Microsoft Windows 365 Link. AMD64 and ARM64 sets included. convert them to ISO with your favourite tool and enjoy.
don't install it (with latest CU) on real hardware you care about, it'll apply a CiPolicy (locked via BS-only UEFI NVRAM var), so you won't be able to boot anything else with secure boot enabled.
the latest CU also will automatically encrypt C: with bitlocker, with VMK sealed by TPM only, no recovery key.
the non-updated 26100.1 is broken, OOBE just doesn't work and you get a desktop where the only things you can do are shift+F10 for cmd or ctrl+shift+F10 for admin cmd.
the latest update removes all that, and only creates an admin account on the ctrl+alt+del screen if the system is considered unlocked (booted with testsigning, secure boot off or cipolicy not loaded). also, shift+F10 to open a shell will only work on systems considered "unlocked" in the aforementioned manner.
screenshots included from my playing around. I couldn't do much of the intended behaviour as I don't have any aad account to log in with. if you're on mastodon, please view on original server, as there are more than four screenshots included.
download link: https://gofile.io/d/kjM9zO (won't last forever so please mirror!)
#Microsoft #Windows #Windows365 #Windows365Link
I wanted PCs to get smaller, but not like this!
Microsoft made a $349 hardware client to connect to Cloud PCs
Looking for deep dives into Windows 365? Check out on-demand content from Microsoft Technical Takeoff: https://msft.it/6011iccDX
Are you missing the Microsoft Technical Takeoff?
Check out https://aka.ms/technicaltakeoff for 77 live sessions presented online for IT professionals using Windows, Intune, Identity, Security & Cloud desktops.
Here's the YouTube playlist for the available session recordings:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLhSArDiaW6KLMeU1cN_Qfy2kg7CVGcX2&feature=shared
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Ars Technica · The “Windows App” for Mac, iOS, and browsers is a fancy remote desktop, for nowMicrosoft wants you in Windows, whether you're on iPad, Android, or Chrome OS.
Introducing: the new Windows app – a refreshed new #unified client #experience to connect to your Windows 365 Cloud PCs, AVD Desktops/RemoteApps, RDS, Remote Desktop, or Microsoft Dev Box from ONE single app! That’s not everything, next to Windows - it’s also available for Mac, iOS, and Web browsers/endpoints.
"What is Windows App?" - Windows App | Microsoft Learn
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/overview
learn.microsoft.comWhat is Windows App? - Windows AppLearn about Windows App, which can connect to Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and a remote PC.
"The City of Corona delivers resiliency, security, ease of use from anywhere with Windows 365 and Microsoft Intune" - Microsoft Customer Case Study
https://customers.microsoft.com/en-us/story/1653837867127215110-city-of-corona-government-windows-365
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Microsoft Customers StoriesThe City of Corona delivers resiliency, security, ease of use from anywhere with Windows 365 and Microsoft Intune
To those up in arms about "Ermahgerd how dare they move my consumer PC to the cloud! They can take my local processing from my cold dead hands..." TAKE A BREATH - it'll be alright.
Now then... have you ever heard of "Windows 365 Offline"? 
Windows Cloud PCs will be able to work offline soon - PC World
https://www.pcworld.com/article/629026/microsoft-tweaks-windows-365-cloud-pcs-with-offline-options.html
Microsoft wants to move Windows fully to the cloud - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/27/23775117/microsoft-windows-11-cloud-consumer-strategy
#cloudpc #Windows365 #windows11
PCWorldWindows Cloud PCs will be able to work offline soon
Microsoft is considering a consumer-focused version of Windows 365, allowing users to stream a Windows desktop from the cloud "to any device," effectively turning phones, tablets, or dumb terminals into Windows PCs (for a subscription price). https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/27/23775117/microsoft-windows-11-cloud-consumer-strategy
The Verge · Microsoft wants to move Windows fully to the cloud
Did you know you could use #Windows365 Cloud PC on a Apple Mac M1/M2 + all your other devices - with the Cloud scalability benefits and Nested Virtualization support?
Options for using Windows 11 with Mac® computers with Apple® M1® and M2™ chips - Microsoft Support
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/options-for-using-windows-11-with-mac-computers-with-apple-m1-and-m2-chips-cd15fd62-9b34-4b78-b0bc-121baa3c568c
Nested Virtualization is now ALSO supported on our 4vCPU/8 GB RAM #Windows365 Cloud PC licenses!
This means Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) - Android, Sandbox and Hyper-V is now possible on two different licenses!
More information:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-365/enterprise/whats-new
learn.microsoft.comWhat's new in Windows 365 EnterpriseFind out what's new in Windows 365 Enterprise
One print driver for every desktop & laptop. No more deploying different print drivers for different printers. No more worrying about driver versions.
Modernize Enterprise Print Management via Microsoft #UniversalPrint and #Windows365. Learn how Microsoft 365 cloud service "Universal Print" eliminates the need for on-premises infrastructure in this new Windows in the Cloud episode!
'Windows in the Cloud' 8:00AM PT, January 18, 2023. Register TODAY 
https://www.addevent.com/event/BK15662322
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