WW 642: Internet on a Disk

Windows 10 1909: Coming to you in NovemberWindows 10 1909 is moving to the Release Preview ring in preparation for a November launchThis feature update will be like a Cumulative Update (small/fast) if you are on 1903; regular otherwiseRevisiting the new features in 1909 (which will be off by default)Finally, Microsoft is being clear about RTM (without using those three banned letters)Related: Dona Sarkar is hanging up her Insider-chief. What's going on there? Is this part of some bigger changes internally? MJ: It's all about the Power Platform! :)Plus: Your Phone in Windows 10 can now make/take phone callsWindows Virtual Desktop is GAVirtualize all the Windows 7, 10 and Office 365 ProPlus things

SurfaceMicrosoft Fixes Windows 10 Version 1903 Blocking Issue for Surface Book 2

Microsoft hardware event, one week laterMicrosoft's embrace of USB-C is good enoughSurface business customers will get an option for Intel-based 15-inch Surface Laptops (not AMD)Related: Fix for disappearing GPU for Surface Book 2 is finally rolling out

More thoughts on the Surface Duo/Neo: What's the dev story?MJ: Betting there's an M365 Developer Platform anglePT: XAML Islands/WinUI 3 will be keyWindows 10X: What's insideBut what about Duo? Android was the right choice, sure. But what about devs?

Xbox/GamesYou can now use an Xbox Wireless Controller in iOS 13. Here's what it's like. - Also, you can buy an Xbox Wireless Controller from Apple now tooOctober 2019 Xbox Update is now available on Xbox One consolesMJ: What's up with everyone quitting? Mike Ybarra, the two Mixer/Beam founders? Is xCloud going to shake up everything inside and out??

Tip of the week: Store your secrets in OneDrive Personal VaultPlus: OneDrive gets multiple instances on iPadTip pick of the week #2: Get Xbox Pass Ultimate, Get 6 Mos of Spotify for freeEnterprise pick of the week: Windows 7 ESUs are going to be available to SMBs, tooCodename pick: UnityBeer pick of the week: Prairie Artisan Ales Basic Becky

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