Windows Weekly 680

Windows 10

• Microsoft debuts a "new" Start menu
• Just one problem, it's not new. It's barely even refreshed.
• Well, two problems. We won't see this until 21H1 at the earliest. Probably.
• Microsoft is bringing ALT + TAB to Edge tabs --- hated this at first, but it's starting to make sense
• Windows 10 on ARM check-in - Paul is reviewing an 8cx-based PC. What's changed in two years?
• Windows 10 2004 problems continue: Your settings aren't supported

Microsoft 365

• Office.com portal is getting a refresh. Can you spot what this looks like now?

Surface

• Microsoft hires 60 employees from Movial to work on Surface Duo OS
• We previously thought it had purchased the firm, but no. (Similar to Google and HTC, I guess)
• And as of today, contrary to Microsoft's promise that it was unblocking some Surface devices from receiving 2004, these devices are still blocked. C'mon, Microsoft.

Corporate

• Peggy Johnson leaves Microsoft, takes CEO role at Magic Leap
• Yes, this is like Stephen Elop. No, not for the conspiracy theory nonsense many still believe
• Microsoft also bought a computer vision company called Orions Systems this week
• And let the new FY21 reorgs begin! Starting with the field sales org

Xbox

• Here comes Halo 3 for PC!
• Next-gen AAA titles will finally rise to $69.99

 

• Tip of the week: Customize your Windows 10 desktop. Brad has some good tips for making Windows 10 more usable and friendly.
• App pick of the week: Halo 3 for PC. Here comes Halo 3 for PC next week!
• Enterprise pick of the week: Dynamics 365 and Power Platform 2020 Wave 2 plans are here. Sound the ERP and CRM trumpets! This is the roadmap for the 'hundreds' of new features MS plans to roll out from October to March.
• Codename pick of the week: Project Freta. Freta is a new free service from Microsoft Research meant to help spot rootkits in cloud VMs.

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Links

• Microsoft debuts a "new" Start menu
• About That New Start Menu (Premium)
• Coming Around on ALT + TAB for Edge Tabs (Premium)
• Windows 10 on ARM Compatibility Check-In
• Lenovo Flex 5G First Impressions
• Hardware drivers still appear to be causing havoc for users trying to upgrade to Windows 10 version 2004.
• Microsoft to add new shared background, customizable views, chat bubbles and more to Teams
• Microsoft Announces New Teams Features, Including Smart Displays
• Microsoft is Refreshing Office.com
• Microsoft hires Android mobile engineering and design experts from Movial
• Microsoft Acquires 60 Employees from Surface Duo OS Partner Movial (Updated)
• Microsoft Business Development Chief Peggy Johnson becomes Magic Leap CEO
• Microsoft buys vision system vendor Orions Systems
• Microsoft also is creating a new standalone Microsoft Consulting org as part of its new structure.
• Next-Gen Console AAA Titles to Sell for $69.99
• Customizing Your Windows 10 Desktop
• Halo 3 Arrives on PC Next Week
• Microsoft releases its plan for its next set of Dynamics 365 and Power Platform features coming this fall
• The new Microsoft Research project hopes to automate virtual-machine forensics in the cloud.