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Windows 10's Linux subsystem gets GPU compute and easier install in new preview

Build 20150 allows users to install the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 via a typed command and adds GPU compute support via Nvidia's CUDA.

Microsoft's next Windows 10 20H2 release will be a minor update

Microsoft confirmed that its next Windows 10 feature release will be a minor update of bug fixes and performance improvements.

Microsoft Teams for Education preps for 7x7 speaker grid, deeper analytics

Microsoft is bidding to make Teams the platform for distance learning by adding a new 7x7 gallery view and deeper analytics for online participation.

Coronavirus cancels Computex 2020, Taiwan's PC showcase

TAITRA has rescheduled Computex for June 1-5, 2021, as coronavirus-related travel restrictions would have made it too difficult to attract attendees.

Microprocessor guru Jim Keller unexpectedly leaves Intel

Jim Keller, who had helped design several of the chip industry's high-profile PC microprocessors, has unexpectedly stepped down from Intel.

Microsoft patches bug preventing Surface devices from receiving Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Microsoft says a recent patch solved an Always On, Always Connected bug that could cause affected devices to shut down or restart unexpectedly.

Intel confirms issues with Optane Memory and the Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Intel has confirmed reports that Microsoft’s Windows 10 May 2020 Update is causing problems with certain types of Intel’s Optane memory.

Microsoft begins pushing the 'new' Microsoft Edge browser to all Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft has begun replacing what it calls the "legacy" Microsoft Edge browser with its Chromium-based "new" Edge browser, via a Windows Update.

Even Microsoft Surface devices are waiting for the Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Some of Microsoft's premium Surface devices can't get the latest Windows 10 May 2020 Update, which was released last week.

Microsoft releases Windows 10 May 2020 Update

Microsoft has pushed the Windows 10 May 2020 Update to its stable release channel, though users will have to manually request an update.

Windows 10 moves closer to 'true' Linux with graphical support for WSL2

WSL will gain finally gain GUI support, Microsoft said at Build 2020. Also on tap: fresh PowerToys and new initiatives like Project Reunion and WinUI 3.

Intel has big plans to optimise Bluetooth and create all-wireless PCs

Eric McLaughlin on what's next after Intel bought Rivet Networks and its Killer Networking brand. It turns out the future is wide open.

Intel buys Rivet Networks and Killer Networking brand to beef up wireless tech

Intel has acquired Rivet Networks, and will integrate the company’s Killer Networking line of Wi-Fi networking products into its own wireless portfolio.

Why Cortana won't be at Microsoft Build

Though AI will be a hot topic at Microsoft Build this week, Cortana won't be making an appearance.

Microsoft advances the future of Office: Project Cortex and Fluid Framework

Microsoft offers glimpses at the future of Office with Project Cortex, which deeply searches corporate documents, and the cool Fluid Framework and Teams.

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