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Published onOctober 21, 2020
published onOctober 21, 2020
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As Windows October Update rolls out to PCs all over the world, we sneak-peeked at some of itsfeatures, and they don’t fail to deliver. Aside from features that cater to regularWindowsPC users,Microsoftalso reserved a bunch of perks for IT professionals.
Some of these pro-oriented features include MDM,WindowsAutopilot, but also some security-related goodies. It seems likeWindows 1020H2 promises to be a release we’re all going to enjoy, regardless of PC operating skills or professional expertise.
Deployment and security updates ahead
Windows Autopilot receives many enhancements
WindowsAutopilot is a bundle of technologies used to pre-configure new devices and get them ready for productive usage. This feature is predominantly used for repurposing old devices, but also reset or recover them.
The feature has been around for a while now, and is constantly being perfected by the Microsoft team.
TheWindowsOctoberupdate(20H2)sees it enhanced with the following perks:
Security updates: an important part of 20H2
Windows‘ October Update encompasses some important IT pro-reserved securityupdates, including more biometric sign-on options. More specifically, the enhancements implemented virtualization-based security features inWindowsHello, in regards to certain face and fingerprint sensors.
This feature aims to isolate, and secure biometric authentication data from end-users.
One of the other security enhancements seen byWindowsOctober Update is related to Microsoft Defender, which now supports theOffice suite. This means you can now open and view suspicious Office documents in safe environments (similar to how sandboxes work).
The isolated environment will protect your PC from any malware component that might be embedded in the suspicious document.
Chromium-based Edge and simplified deployment
The 20H2 version ofWindows 10introducesChromium-based Edgeweb browser for both regular users and IT pros. This means easier synchronization, compatibility over variousoperating systems, and a faster web browsing experience.
Furthermore,WindowsOctober Update brings easier deployment to the table by means of combining LCUs and SSUs into single cumulative monthly updates. The update can be accessed from Windows Server Update Services or via theMicrosoftCatalog.
If you’re curious about the Windows October update everyone talks about, check out our guide onhow to download and install iteasily.
What do you think about the new IT Pro-oriented features of the newWindowsOctober Update? Share your thoughts with us below, in the comments section.
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Vlad Constantinescu
Vlad might have a degree in Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management, but he’s currently rocking anything software related, ranging from testing programs to writing in-depth reviews about them.
He spent 3-4 years as a software editor at Softpedia and another year as a VPN specialist before he landed his current job as an author at Windows Report.
In his free time, Vlad enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, researching cybersecurity, and even having a good read on rainy days.
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