Windows 10 Features to Love or Hate
Windows 10 Features to Love or Hate
SPEAKERS
J. Abernethy
Practice Manager
mindSHIFT Technologies
Kevin Zachry
Applications Analyst
Nelson Mullins Riley &
Scarborough LLP
Broadus Pettiford
Director of Information
Technology
Virginia Office of the
Attorney General
15 WINDOWS 10 FEATURES TO LOVE OR HATE
Cortana
/ SearchWaaS
New Security Features
Start MenuUniversal
AppsWindows
StoreBrowsers -Edge / IE
Printer Management
Windows Hello
UEFI FirmwareVirtual
DesktopsNotifications / Action Center
High DPI Display
ONEDRIVE & ONEDRIVE
FOR BusinessOneNote
CORTANA/SEARCH
Cortana
WaaS
Security
Start Menu
Apps
WINDOWS AS A SERVICE
Cortana
WaaS
Security
Start Menu
Apps
WINDOWS AS A SERVICE
Cortana
WaaS
Security
Start Menu
Apps
WINDOWS AS A SERVICE
Cortana
WaaS
Security
Start Menu
Apps
NEW SECURITY FEATURES
Cortana
WaaS
Security
Start Menu
Apps
START MENU
Cortana
WaaS
Security
Start Menu
Apps
UNIVERSAL APPS
Start Menu
Apps
Store
Browsers
Printing
WINDOWS STORE
Start Menu
Apps
Store
Browsers
Printing
•Facilitates deployment of Windows Apps
•Integrates with Configuration ManagerDeploy
•Private Store option for approval and licensing
•Managed via Group Policy or MDMManage
•Office 2016 / Office 365
•Microsoft EdgeIntegrate
BROWSERS / EDGE
Start Menu
Apps
Store
Browsers
Printing
PRINT MANAGEMENT
Browsers
Printing
Hello
UEFI
V Desktop
WINDOWS HELLO
Browsers
Printing
Hello
UEFI
V Desktop
•A World without PasswordsVision
•Registered Device
•A user PINMFA
•Fingerprint, Face
•Provides ConvenienceBiometrics
UEFI FIRMWARE
Browsers
Printing
Hello
UEFI
V Desktop
• Secure Boot
• Early Launch Anti-Malware
• Windows Trusted Boot
• Measured Boot
• Virtual Based Security
• Bitlocker Network Unlock
• GUID Partition Table
• Additional Boot Speed
VIRTUAL DESKTOPS
V Desktop
Notifications
High DPI
OneDrive
OneNote
NOTIFICATIONS / ACTION CENTER
V Desktop
Notifications
High DPI
OneDrive
OneNote
HIGH DPI
V Desktop
Notifications
High DPI
OneDrive
OneNote
ONEDRIVE / ONEDRIVE FOR BUSINESS
V Desktop
Notifications
High DPI
OneDrive
OneNote
ONENOTE
V Desktop
Notifications
High DPI
OneDrive
OneNote
Office App
•Part of the Office 2016 / Office365
•Provides Office Integration, “Power User” Features
•May use Local / Network Storage
Windows App
•Modern App that comes preinstalled in Windows 10
•Takes advantage of mobile device screens, Pen and touch input, cameras
•Integrated in the Win10 Action Center
THANK YOU !
The following slides provide additional useful links on many of
the Windows 10 features covered in the presentation.
CORTANA/SEARCH – TAKEAWAYS
Configure Windows 10 -https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/
WAAS – TAKEAWAYS
Optimize Windows 10 update delivery - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-optimize-windows-10-updates
Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-deployment-rings-windows-10-updates
Assign devices to servicing branches for Windows 10 updates - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-servicing-branches-windows-10-updates
Implement Windows as a Service: understanding how to do it - https://youtu.be/MPH_-9t5h20
Windows and Office align feature release schedules to benefit customers -https://blogs.windows.com/business/2017/04/20/windows-office-align-feature-release-schedules-benefit-customers/
NEW SECURITY FEATURES - TAKEAWAYS
Baseline
•BitLocker, MBAM, LAPS
•SecureBoot, UEFI, TPM
•OS Hardening, A/V, Firewall
Optional
•Credential Guard
•Windows Defender ATP
•Microsoft Edge Application Guard
Future
•Device Guard
•Windows Information Protection
•Windows Hello for Business
START MENU – TAKEAWAYS
Manage Windows 10 Start and taskbar layout -https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies
Customize the Windows 10 Start menu and taskbar during deployment - https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mt796467.aspx
WINDOWS STORE – TAKEAWAYS
• Creating a Business Store– https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-store/windows-store-for-business-overview
• Sideloading Windows Apps– https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/sideload-apps-in-windows-10
• Managing the Store through Group Policy– https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/stop-employees-from-using-the-windows-
store
UEFI FIRMWARE – TAKEAWAYS
• https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/windowsitpro/2017/04
/12/windows-10-v1703-demos-bios-to-uefi-conversion-and-
windows-defender-atp
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-
hardware/manufacture/desktop/uefi-firmware
• https://deploymentresearch.com/Research/Post/514/List-
of-Windows-10-features-that-requires-UEFI
VIRTUAL DESKTOPS - TAKEAWAYS
• Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 – The Power of
Windows…Multiplied
NOTIFICATIONS/ ACTION
CENTER – TAKEAWAYS
• Managing the Action Center with Group Policy– https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/platforms_lync_cloud/2017/05/05/disabling-windows-10-
action-center-notifications/
• Customizing Notifications– https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/46424-change-priority-app-notifications-action-center-
windows-10-a.html
• Modifying Quick Actions– https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/45074-change-number-quick-actions-show-windows-10-
action-center.html
ONEDRIVE FOR BUSINESS - TAKEAWAYS
• https://support.office.com/en-us/article/What-is-OneDrive-
for-Business-187f90af-056f-47c0-9656-
cc0ddca7fdc2?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/onedrive-for-
business-service-description.aspx
ONENOTE – TAKEAWAYS
• OneNote Differences– https://support.office.com/en-us/article/What-s-the-difference-between-OneNote-and-OneNote-
2016-a624e692-b78b-4c09-b07f-46181958118f
• Changing the Default OneNote App in Windows 10– https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Change-the-default-version-of-OneNote-on-your-computer-
f261140c-5ce8-4cf4-ad0b-c9e1cb953831
– https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/kimberj/2015/12/07/modifying-the-action-center-note-
button/
• OneNote 2016 Synchronization Recommendations– https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2819334/onenote-syncing-best-practices