Windows Weekly 607

• Happy 5th anniversary, Satya Nadella! Let's talk about highs and lows during his tenure.
• Windows 7 patches, post end of support, may not be as pricey as you thought.
•  Latest Windows 10 19H1 build adds Win32 apps to Mixed Reality
•  Build 2019: We're going back to Seattle May 6 to 8 this year.
•  Microsoft Q2 FY19 earnings recap: how Fortnite saved Xbox
• Xbox Live is coming to mobile, Switch (and more, I bet)
•  Microsoft renames its in-house gaming studios department to Xbox Game Studios
•  February is shaping up to be another great month for Xbox Game Pass

Tips and picks

•  Tip of the week: Skip Office 2019 and head to the cloud! You want Office 365 instead. It's a no-brainer.
•  App pick of the week: Password Checkup for Chrome
•  Enterprise pick of the week: Microsoft Managed Desktop
• Enterprise pick of the week No. 2: Quick Assist
•  Beer pick of the week: Westvleteren 12

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Links

• Nadella's first five years as Microsoft's CEO: Pragmatism is the watchword
• Leadership
• How much will staying patched on Windows 7 cost you? Here's the price list
• Windows 10’s Latest Build Brings Win32 App Support to Windows Mixed Reality
• Microsoft Build 2019: It's back in Seattle from May 6 to 8
• It’s Official: Build 2019 is May 6-8
• Microsoft says chip shortages to continue to impact Windows, Office through June quarter
• Analysis: Microsoft Earnings (Premium)
• Microsoft’s Looking to Bring Xbox Live to Everywhere you Game
• Microsoft Renames Its Game Studios to Xbox Game Studios
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Crackdown 3, More Come to Xbox Game Pass in February
• Google Releases Password Checkup for Chrome
• Microsoft Authenticator Picks Up Security Notifications
• Microsoft Managed Desktop plan turns Windows 10 device management over to Microsoft
• Microsoft Managed Desktop documentation and resources
• How to Use Windows 10 Quick Assist to Give or Receive Remote Support
• Westvleteren 12 (XII)