WW 650: Mary Jo in 3D

Windows 10: The year in review

The year in Windows 10Microsoft changed Windows 10 development in major ways in 2019, and some changes are likely permanent, while others may not beTwo feature updates, one real (that failed) and one fake (that succeeded)20H1 completed much earlier than expected by non-tea-leaf readersWhat does this all mean for 2020?

Chredging at the Edge

Microsoft improves Edge tracking protection. But will it ever rival Brave or Safari?Related: Microsoft shouldn't be adding consumer features to the new Edge (and Edge mobile)

Amazon re: Invent and how it's key to understanding Azure (and Ignite)

re:Invent – 60K attendees and a gazillion announcementsIgnite – 30K attendees and almost a gazillion announcements. Microsoft wants Ignite to become re:Invent

Mobile + Dev

Microsoft Remote Desktop gets a major update on iOSMicrosoft releases a Chinese language learning app on AndroidSeeing AI for iOS comes to 5 new languagesMicrosoft ships .NET Core 3.1

Xbox

Halo: Reach comes to PC. And you can get it on Steam! What's next?Related: Hands-On with Halo: Reach for PCPS5 dev kit leakedPlus: Scarlett/Lockhart rumors resurface

Tips and picks

Tip of the week: Help Mary Jo get the Notepad she deservesApp pick of the week: Firefox 71Enterprise pick of the week: Azure Dedicated HostsCodename pick of the week: VeronaBeer pick of the week: Sonoma Sour Stout

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