Windows Weekly 736: Backplate and Pill - a podcast by TWiT

from 2021-08-04T13:29:31

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Windows 11: Now in the Beta Channel


  • Windows 11 Comes to the Insider Beta Channel

  • Windows 11 Tip: Change Default Apps

  • Intel Exec Leaks Thunderbolt 5

  • Microsoft Adds "My Day" Pane to Outlook.com, Outlook on the Web



Windows 365/Cloud PC launches, pricing revealed


  • Microsoft's Windows 365 Cloud PC service will range from $20 to $162 per user per month

  • Microsoft Pauses Free Trials of Windows 365

  • Hands-On with Microsoft Windows 365

  • Hands-On with Windows 365 on Mac, Chromebook, and iPad



Microsoft mandates COVID-19 vaccinations


  • Microsoft to require COVID-19 vaccination proof for U.S. employees, vendors

  • Microsoft pushes back earliest "full reopening" to October 4



Xbox


  • Microsoft Announces First Game Pass Titles for August

  • The $499 PlayStation 5 is Already Profitable



Tips and picks


  • Tip of the week: Get a Halo theme in Waze

  • App pick of the week: Mozilla Firefox

  • Enterprise pick of the week: Dynamics 365 Field Service on-prem is going away

  • Codename pick of the week: Project Arno

  • Beverage pick of the week: June Shine Blood Orange Mint


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