Windows Weekly 766: I Wrote It on the Plane

Leo, Mary Jo, and Paul discuss Windows 11 progress, new PCs at MWC, and more Microsoft 365, Microsoft, and Xbox news.

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Tips and picks

Tip of the week: It’s time to test Windows 11 vNext

You have an extra PC: Enroll in the Windows Insider Program’s Dev or Beta channel and see what’s coming later this year. (Or maybe not, given it’s the Dev Channel ?)

Tip of the week #2: .NETpad the next generation

I’ve started the modernization efforts for the WPF version of .NETpad. It will be on GitHub soon.

Enterprise pick of the week: Windows Server: 5 best practices

A good check list of things to know for folks running and managing Windows Server.

Enterprise pick No. 2: Microsoft starts rolling out Defender for Business for SMBs

Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers are getting Defender for Business added to their subs as of this week. It also will be available as a standalone package later this year.

Beer pick of the week: Other Half Gravity Gumbo

In honor of Mardi Gras this week, Brooklyn-based Other Half brewed a pastry stout called Gravity Gumbowith some fun New Orleans touches. This is a bourbon-barrel aged stout with chicgory coffee, pralines, pecans and vanilla. Brewed with Parish Brewing. 14.5%!! Also: Happy New York beer week to all those who celebrate!