Windows

• Windows Virtual Desktop is now feature-complete
• Patch all the Windows things: New wormable Remote Desktop Services flaws found and patched
• Microsoft releases two different builds of Windows 10 19H2 for some reason - OK, it's really testing a new controlled feature rollout (CFR) system.
• Related: Latest Edge Dev channel release adds Dark Mode tweaks, more
• Bill Nye pushes Chromebooks now. He once hosted Microsoft's virtual Windows Me launch event!
• Intel announces a new sticker for laptops! Just what we wanted.

Cortana

• Cortana is removed from yet another entry-point, this time from the Johnson Controls GLAS. It's fine. Everyone is happy.
• Is the Harman-Kardon Invoke next up to lose Cortana?

Office

• It's official: Microsoft has removed Office 2019 from its Home Use Program. It's fine. Everyone is happy.

Xbox/Games

• Microsoft kills Super Duper Graphics Pack for Minecraft. Apparently, it can only handle 8-bit graphics.
• Microsoft game studio completes development of Gears 5, on track for early September launch
• Related (sports/games): The Sounders have new owners, including a very unlikely cast of current and former MS characters

Tips and picks

• Tip of the week: Understand your Windows 10 recovery options
• Related: This is how I configure Windows 10 (Premium article, also in Windows 10 Field Guide)
• App pick of the week: Stardock utilities for Windows 10
• Enterprise pick of the week: Bye, bye Azure Active Directory Basic
• Codename pick of the week: O'Hare
• Beer pick of the week: Foley Brothers Brewing Longbeards Oatmeal Stout

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