Kiosk Mode

Winsage
October 17, 2024
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 24H2 has been released, featuring a modern user interface, enhanced security, productivity tools, comprehensive device management, long-term support with up to 10 years of security updates, and a restricted user experience mode. System requirements include a 1 GHz or faster processor with two or more cores, a minimum of 4 GB RAM (2 GB minimum), 64 GB or larger storage, UEFI firmware with Secure Boot, a preferred TPM version 2.0, a DirectX 12 compatible graphics card, and a minimum display size of 9 inches with 700p HD resolution. Enhancements over Windows 10 LTSC include improved performance, better compatibility, advanced security features, and a streamlined update process. The x86 platform offers extensive compatibility and high performance, while the Arm platform emphasizes power efficiency, making it suitable for portable and IoT devices. Microsoft follows a three-year release cycle for LTSC products, with Windows 11 addressing regulatory industry needs for enhanced security. Key differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11 LTSC include a modernized interface, advanced security features, optimized performance, and improved compatibility. Windows 11 LTSC 24H2 has a 10-year lifecycle with five years of mainstream support and five years of extended support. New features include an integrated IoT-specific EULA, wireless display capabilities, optional removable packages, multi-app kiosk mode, automatic MPEG2 installation, HEVC codec support, access to the Microsoft Store, optional TPM enabling, and exclusion of CoPilot. The operating system is applicable across various industries, including medical, governmental, hospitality, and retail, and is compatible with both x64 and Arm processors.
AppWizard
October 2, 2024
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Winsage
August 15, 2024
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build number 27686 for Windows Insider program participants in the Canary Channel. This update features a preview of the Windows Sandbox Client, which includes runtime clipboard redirection, audio and video input control, and folder sharing capabilities with the host. Users can access these features via a new icon in the application. Enhancements include optimizations for battery performance, a new detach virtual hard disk button in Settings, periodic network tests for performance diagnostics, and an increased FAT32 size limit to 2TB. Several issues have been fixed, including problems with Dev Drive VHDs, battery icon synchronization on the lock screen, and display issues in the Windows Security app. Known issues include potential loss of Windows Hello PIN and biometrics for Copilot+ PCs transitioning to the Canary Channel and an issue with the emoji panel closing unexpectedly.
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