Category: Windows
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Utilizing WSL: How to Launch Linux Apps on Windows and Windows Apps on Linux, and Access Ext4 and NTFS
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) strives to unite the open-source operating system with Windows, diminishing the distinction for users between the two. A significant part of this effort is the capacity to interact with either operating system’s file system and launch programs from either system. Looking from a technical perspective, WSL 2 employs a…
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Exploring the New Group Policy Settings in Windows 11 23H2
Windows 11 23H2 introduces a range of new Group Policy settings. These target new features like Dev Drive and extend the management options for existing components. The corresponding ADMX templates are already available for download, as is the setting reference spreadsheet. Most of the innovations in Windows 11 23H2 complement existing features with new functionalities.…
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All Editions of Windows Server 2025 to Support SMB over QUIC
One of the main new features of Windows Server 2022 is SMB over QUIC. QUIC serves as an alternative to TCP and RDMA, providing a secure connection to a file server over untrusted networks. This protocol is based on UDP and TLS 1.3, enhancing the security and performance of file shares. Windows Server 2025 will…
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Understanding How to Toggle Between Windows Terminal and Legacy Console
The new graphical console brings a number of improvements over the classic console host. However, for the foreseeable future, both environments are available. In Windows 11, the new terminal is already set as the default, but you can switch between both as needed. Unfortunately, the coexistence between the two terminals is suffering from some inconsistencies.…