About this tag
The internet of things tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about connecting physical devices to the internet and to cloud services, with a strong focus on Microsoft's Windows 10 IoT Core platform. Topics include using Windows 10 IoT Core on devices like Raspberry Pi 3, developing UWP apps for IoT scenarios, and integrating Azure IoT Hub for end-to-end solutions. Security is also addressed, particularly the threat of IoT botnets like Mirai used in DDoS attacks. Additional threads explore web-to-device connectivity via Web Bluetooth and WebUSB in Microsoft Edge, and the UWP Community Toolkit for building apps across Windows 10 devices including IoT and Xbox.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Unlocking Web-to-Device Connectivity in Microsoft Edge with Web Bluetooth and WebUSB

    Connecting modern web applications to hardware has become a transformative capability for both developers and end-users. Microsoft Edge, built on Chromium, stands at the forefront by enabling direct interaction between websites and local Bluetooth or USB devices. Through the integration of the...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    TA16-288A: Heightened DDoS Threat Posed by Mirai and Other Botnets

    Original release date: October 14, 2016 Systems Affected Internet of Things (IoT)—an emerging network of devices (e.g., printers, routers, video cameras, smart TVs) that connect to one another via the Internet, often automatically sending and receiving data Overview Recently, IoT devices...
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    • attack bashlite botnet cybersecurity data security ddos default passwords harden networks internet of things iot iot security malware mirai mitigation network prevention reboot security threats vulnerability
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  3. Matthew Do

    Windows 10 Webinar: Introduction to Windows 10 IoT Core

    The release of Windows® 10 marks the first time in history that the Windows operating system will be simultaneously used across the entire range of computing platforms. From mobile phones to PCs and from Xbox™ to small embedded ARM® devices, each of these devices will use Windows® 10 with the...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Matthew Do

    Windows 10 IoT Core: From the Embedded Device to the Cloud and Back

    Today’s powerful and dedicated devices are successfully replacing PCs. They offer more dependable, inexpensive and less power-consuming solutions. To deal with current requirements about rich user interfaces, connectivity, and security, embedded developers require tools that will be more...