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Remote Work Dreams Fade as Economic Reality Bites
Image: simonapilolla/Envato Elements The days of everyone working from their kitchen tables or Amazon-purchased standing desks are fading fast. LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey shows that remote work has been steadily declining in since 2020. While nearly half of workers were remote in October 2020, that number has dropped to just 26%, with most people (55%) back in the office…
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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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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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Gen Z workers on the fence with RTO mandates: 91% want a balance between remote and in-person work – but some worry they’re missing out on career growth opportunities by not being in the office full-time
With discussions over RTO mandates still raging, Gen Z workers appear to be focused on finding the right balance in their working lives, research shows. A recent study from Harris Poll and Freeman found over nine-in-ten (91%) Gen Z workers want a mixture of in-person and remote working options, highlighting the continued appeal of flexible work practices. The findings counters…
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How to enable Remote Desktop on Windows 11
To enable Remote Desktop on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Remote Desktop, turn on the “Remote Desktop” toggle switch, and click “Confirm.” You can also configure the feature through the Control Panel or with PowerShell and Command Prompt commands. UPDATED 2/10/2025: On Windows 11, enabling the Remote Desktop feature is essential for using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to connect…
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Kimsuky hackers use new custom RDP Wrapper for remote access
The North Korean hacking group known as Kimsuky was observed in recent attacks using a custom-built RDP Wrapper and proxy tools to directly access infected machines. This is a sign of shifting tactics for Kimsuky, according to AhnLab SEcurity Intelligence Center (ASEC), who discovered the campaign. ASEC says the North Korean hackers now use a diverse set of customized remote…
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I was a self-confessed ‘lazy’ remote worker and couldn’t stand working from home, but now I love it – and I’m more productive than ever
Remote workers have had a rough ride in recent years. Bombarded with threats of RTO mandates and claims that they’re ‘lazy’ and ‘unproductive’ compared to in-office workers, it’s safe to say the guilt-tripping has been unbearable. Each individual worker’s experience with remote or hybrid practices differs greatly. Some workers are content with returning to the commute and the – admittedly…
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