Revisiting Microsoft's 2021 and looking to the future.


With the rollout of 21H2, Microsoft moves Windows 10 to annual updates
Microsoft officially acknowledges Windows 10X isn't happening
Microsoft brings Windows to the cloud with Windows 365 and Cloud PC
Microsoft to make hybrid meetings work better with new Teams features coming later this year
Microsoft talks with Discord end with no buy for now: Report



What's Likely for Microsoft in 2022?


Microsoft to extend its 'enterprise metaverse' strategy with Mesh for Teams
How Microsoft is looking to MetaOS to make Microsoft 365 a 'whole life' experience
What's next for the Microsoft Cloud
Microsoft redesigns Notepad for Windows 11
Microsoft introduces Windows 11 SE, new $250 Surface Laptop SE for the education market
Does Windows on Arm have a future?
Microsoft to increase Microsoft 365, Office 365 commercial prices in March 2022
Microsoft to replace its many mail variants with 'One Outlook'



News From the Past Week


Bingo Was Almost Cortana's Name-O
Google Touts Android App Usage on Chrome OS
Microsoft to buy Xandr ad marketplace from AT&T



Tips and Picks


Tip of the week: Check out this incredible documentary about the history of Xbox
App pick of the week: Firewatch
Enterprise pick of the week: Azure Space adds more partners, functionality
Codename pick of the week: Florence
Beer pick of the week: Brasserie d'Achouffe N'ice Chouffe

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