If you want to know more about any particular topic, make sure you watch the videos over at Microsoft Virtual Academy. The slides are also available there. Summaries for: Sessions 1-3… Read More »Windows 10 Preview Jumpstart Summaries (7-9)
If you’re interested in a particular demo or topic, make sure you watch all the videos over at Microsoft Virtual Academy. The slides are also available there. Sessions 1-3 Sessions 7-9… Read More »Windows 10 Preview Jumpstart Summaries (4-6)
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