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So, what did we get from Microsoft’s Build conference?

A lot of news came out of Microsoft’s developers conference—some of it expected, some not

Microsoft posts PowerShell script that spawns pseudo security bulletins

After dumping security bulletins in April, company offers script that churns out 203-page document

It’s now easier to check if that used smartphone you might buy is stolen

Microsoft now claims half a billion Windows 10 devices

But third-party number pegs Windows 10 PC count at a lower 430M

Cisco taps into AI, collaboration with $125M MindMeld buy

Cisco gets MindMeld’s Deep-Domain Conversational AI technology for voice-embedded apps

Conservative group takes credit for anti-net neutrality comments

The Center for Individual Freedom says it's generating real comments, not fake ones

18 things you should know about using Linux tools in Windows 10

Windows 10 can now run (many) Linux binaries. Yes, really. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

Bot-generated comments swamp FCC, urging overturn of net neutrality

The comments don't appear to be the work of real people

Microsoft finally bans SHA-1 certificates in Internet Explorer and Edge

All SHA-1 certificates that chain back to publicly trusted certificate authorities will be blocked, but enterprise and self-signed certificates won't be affected.

What to expect at Microsoft Build 2017

A lot will be happening at Microsoft's developers conference in Seattle this week. Let’s run down the speculative list.