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While Microsoft introduced a cloud-based version of Windows a few years back, it did not announce it’s own hardware device to support it. Windows 365 has delivered a simplified take on Azure Virtual Desktop for the last three years, but with no Microsoft software hardware in the mix.
Today that has changed with the announcement of a mini PC to run the remote version of the Windows OS.
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Microsoft designed the 365 Link hardware for fast access. It can boot up within seconds and instantly wake from sleep mode. Furthermore, it requires no user or administrator setup. Organizations can begin using the mini PC out of the box by turning it on, connecting to the internet, and signing in.
Although the device is a cloud-exclusive PC, its internal hardware is sufficient for high-resolution streaming and conferencing. Supported services include Microsoft Teams and Webex.
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Pre-orders are now open for the Windows 365 Link, Microsoft’s new $349 mini PC that helps schools, businesses, and other organizations quickly access the cloud-based Windows 365 OS. A beta program is open in several countries, and general availability begins in April 2025.
