Windows Weekly 787: No Code? Faux Code

Leo, Mary Jo, and Paul discuss Microsoft’s earnings, Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft 365, .NET Conf, Power Platform, Xbox, and so much more.

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Tips and picks

Tip of the week: Get to Sound schemes as quickly as possible

In The Mainstream Press Doesn’t Understand Microsoft or Windows (Premium), I write about a New York Times article with fluffy advice for Windows users. Here’s the right information.

App pick of the week: iA Writer

If you’re interested in Markdown, this is a good albeit not-free option, especially if you’re into minimalism. There’s a 14-day free trial … $29.99 if you go for it.

Enterprise pick of the week: Windows 11 onboarding and deployment kits

Microsoft is adding new tools to try to get more business customers on Windows 11. There’s a new Windows 11 onboarding kit, plus a Windows 11 and Office 365 deployment lab kit, both aimed at IT pros.

Enterprise pick No. 2 of the week: Office 2016 and 2019 users: Mark your calendars

As of October 2023, Office 2016 and 2019 users won’t be able to connect anymore to Microsoft 365/Office 365 backend services. This is happening before either of these products hits official end of support. Mark your calendars and be ready — it’s just a little over a year away.

Beer pick of the week: Hill Farmstead Charlie

One of the most famous craft breweries in the U.S., Hill Farmstead, has a farmhouse beer that is only 1.7%. It’s still full of flavor. Nice and bright, lemony and named after the brewery’s golden retriever Charlie.