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Recent Windows Server 2025 updates cause Remote Desktop freezes
Microsoft says a known issue is causing Remote Desktop freezes on Windows Server 2025 systems after installing security updates released since the February 2025 Patch Tuesday. “After installing the February 2025 Security update (KB5051987), released February 11, 2025, and later updates, on Windows Server 2025 devices, you might experience Remote Desktop sessions freezing shortly after connection,” the company said in a…
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Recent Windows updates cause Remote Desktop issues
Microsoft says that some customers might experience Remote Desktop and RDS connection issues after installing recent Windows updates released since January 2025. “After installing the January 2025 Windows preview update (KB5050094) and later updates, users might experience unexpected disconnections with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions, including Remote Desktop Services (RDS),” the company said in a new entry on the Windows…
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Discord’s New Desktop Update Has A Better Overlay and new themes
Discord’s desktop application is now rolling out a big interface update. The two big additions are the new game overlay design and improved dark mode settings. One of my favorite parts of the update is the completely redesigned game overlay. The previous overlay was pretty bulky and often got in the way of gameplay by covering the entire Discord client…
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Using Your MacBook as a Desktop Mac Is Easier Than You Think
Quick Links Apple Chips Can Handle the Job Setting Up Your Workspace The idea of using a MacBook as a desktop Mac sounds great, but there are some problems. Nobody wants to mess with a rat’s nest of cables when changing scenery, and what about performance? Thankfully, with modern equipment, it’s not that difficult anymore. With the right gear, you…
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Why Microsoft Is Phasing Out Their Remote Desktop App (and What to Use Instead)
Microsoft has announced that it’s pulling the old Microsoft Remote Desktop tool that you could get in the Microsoft Store. The company is advising users to move over to the shiny new Windows App instead, which takes care of a lot of the same functions—including connecting to PCs remotely, and accessing Windows 365 computers in the cloud. The Windows App…
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Microsoft is ending support for the Remote Desktop app – here are three alternatives you can try instead
Microsoft has announced plans to end support for its Remote Desktop application in just over two months, according to a recent post on the firm’s blog. The tool will reach end of life (EOL) on May 27 2025, at which point it will no longer be supported or available to download and install from the Microsoft store. Users must migrate…
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Revisiting Windows 1.0: how Microsoft’s first desktop gracefully failed
Editor’s note: Ahead of Microsoft’s 50th’s anniversary, we’ve fixed the layout on this story — which we originally published in 2012 when Windows 8 launched. Now’s a good time to revisit our look at an operating system that helped shape personal computing over the years. Two years ago today, when Windows 1.0 celebrated its 25th birthday, we didn’t yet know…
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Microsoft replacing Remote Desktop app with Windows App in May
Microsoft announced that it will drop support for the Remote Desktop app (available via the Microsoft Store) on May 27 and replace it with its new Windows App. “Connections to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box via the Remote Desktop app from the Microsoft Store will be blocked after May 27, 202,” Microsoft said. “To understand if…
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Microsoft retires Windows 11 (and 10) Remote Desktop app in favor of Windows App starting May 27, 2025
On May 27, 2025, Microsoft will retire the modern “Remote Desktop” application for Windows 11 and 10. Users relying on this app to connect to computers in the local network, Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Microsoft Dev Box should switch to the “Windows App.” Currently, Windows offers two remote connection tools, including the modern “Remote Desktop” app and the…
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Microsoft is replacing Remote Desktop with its new Windows app
Microsoft is ending support of its Remote Desktop app for Windows on May 27th. If you use the Remote Desktop app to connect to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Microsoft Dev Box machines then you’ll have to transition to the Windows app instead. The new Windows app, which launched in September, includes multimonitor support, dynamic display resolutions, and easy…
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