Ed Bott > Quotes

“When SmartScreen identifies a file that has not yet established a reputation, it blocks execution and displays a warning message like the one shown in Figure 4-4”
― Ed Bott, Introducing Windows 8.1 for It Professionals

“With mobile broadband enabled, you can use the built-in tethering feature to turn a Windows 8.1 PC or tablet into a personal Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing other devices to connect and access the Internet.”
― Ed Bott, Introducing Windows 8.1 for It Professionals

“Client Hyper-V is not enabled in a default installation of Windows 8.1 Pro or Enterprise. Before you can use it on an individual PC or as part of a standard image, you need to first confirm that you’re running a 64-bit operating system, that the host machine supports Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), and that this feature is enabled.”
― Ed Bott, Introducing Windows 8.1 for It Professionals

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― Ed Bott, Introducing Windows 10 for IT Professionals

“To enable Client Hyper-V using Windows PowerShell, use the following cmdlet: Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature-Online-FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V”
― Ed Bott, Introducing Windows 8.1 for It Professionals

“In the Windows 10 Technical Preview, the more-or-less monthly new builds are delivered through Windows Update. Participants in the preview program can choose between two update speeds, also known as rings. Choosing the Fast ring makes new builds available as soon as they’re released by Microsoft; opting for the Slow ring delays the availability of a new build until it’s been thoroughly vetted by the Fast ring, with any bugs addressed via interim updates.”
― Ed Bott, Introducing Windows 10 for IT Professionals