Category: Windows365

  • Azure Virtual Desktop (#AVD) x Windows 365 (#W365) x Windows Insider Program

    Azure Virtual Desktop (#AVD) x Windows 365 (#W365) x Windows Insider Program

    To join the Windows Insider Program and get early access to new Windows features, open Settings on your Windows 11 device, navigate to Windows Updates, and select the Windows Insider Program. Activate diagnostic data, link your Microsoft account, and choose between Canary, Dev, Beta, or Release Preview channels. Download and install the chosen build by…

  • Windows 365 Custom USB and device redirection

    Windows 365 Custom USB and device redirection

    This article provides a guide to enhance remote session experiences with Windows 365 using RemoteFX USB settings, which allow users to redirect various devices like printers and specialty equipment. It outlines configuration steps for Cloud PC and local Windows PC to enable device redirection, including advanced settings like disabling plug-and-play restrictions. RemoteFX USB redirection compliments…

  • Remote Desktop client for Windows – Quick Start Guide

    Remote Desktop client for Windows – Quick Start Guide

    The post introduces a Quick Start Guide for the Remote Desktop client for Windows, offering visual summaries of options and features on two one-pagers. It encourages users to download, use, and provide feedback on the guide, with links to further resources provided.

  • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) x Location redirection #WhereAmI

    Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) x Location redirection #WhereAmI

    Traveling while working on a VDI can create location-based challenges. This post discusses enabling location services and redirection on Windows 11 for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) to improve user experience by providing local weather, news, and app functionality. Techniques include configuring local settings, Intune policies, and registry keys, along with RDP property adjustments.

  • Unlock the Power of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Linux

    Unlock the Power of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on Linux

    Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) currently does not support Linux virtual machines, but users can still set up a Linux desktop. One method involves using WSL2 on Windows 10/11. Alternatively, a Linux desktop can be published via a remote application by configuring a Linux VM with updates, xfce, xrdp, and necessary firewall settings.

  • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) x WebContentFilter and network protection

    Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) x WebContentFilter and network protection

    In this part of the security series, learn to protect Azure Virtual Desktop network traffic using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Web Content Filtering. Prerequisites include specific Microsoft licenses and Windows 10 devices. Configuration steps cover device onboarding and setting up web content filtering policies to control web access, enhancing security.