Rabia comes from a solid IT background and has been writing professionally about Microsoft products and other technology for four years. Rabia has also written for OnMSFT.com as well as Windows Report. She is always up to date on the latest trends in the IT Industry and has done extensive research in the data science industry.
Microsoft released a major cumulative update for Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2 this week. The KB5051974 update delivers important security fixes and automatically installs the new Outlook client on Windows 10 PCs. Microsoft announced the general availability of the new web-based Outlook for Windows app in August 2024. While Microsoft highlights its advantages, many…
Microsoft has introduced a new Unified Device Timeline experience in its SIEM + XDR solution. This new feature offers administrators a centralized hub to track device activity across Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. “This feature streamlines security investigations by enabling analysts to access all relevant device activities in one place, reducing the need to switch…
Microsoft has introduced a new feature in the Outlook mobile app that allows users to minimize email drafts for seamless multitasking. This feature is currently available for beta testers in Outlook for Android and iOS. Currently, when users are composing an email in Outlook and need to check something else in the app (like another…
Microsoft has introduced several new features and enhancements to its Intune Suite. Launched in March 2023, Microsoft Intune Suite is a comprehensive solution that seamlessly integrates advanced endpoint management and security tools into a single, unified platform. Starting this month, organizations can use Security Copilot to enhance the security of their Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM)…
Last Update: Feb 13, 2025
Microsoft has released the February 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. This month, there are 57 new patches to address vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Azure, Visual Studio, and Remote Desktop Services. On the quality and experience front, Microsoft has released a couple of new features and improvements for Windows 11 versions…
Microsoft Teams has introduced a new Super Resolution feature that leverages AI to enhance the quality of video calls. This new capability is currently available in public preview for Snapdragon X-based Copilot PCs. Microsoft Teams may send lower-quality videos to maintain smooth meetings in poor network conditions. Traditionally, the app would attempt to improve these…
Microsoft has announced the release of the 2025 H2 Cumulative Update (CU15) for Exchange Server 2019. This is the final major update before this Exchange Server version reaches its end-of-support deadline in October 2025. Microsoft emphasized that CU15 includes new features, security enhancements, bug fixes, and all previous Security Updates (SUs). Previously, administrators had to…
Microsoft has disclosed that threat actors are exploiting publicly exposed ASP.NET machine keys to execute ViewState code injection attacks. The company warns that web developers are inadvertently putting their organizations at risk by using these keys from online repositories and documentation in their applications. In December, Microsoft first observed the attacks that involved an unknown…
Microsoft has announced a major change that will give organizations greater control over how updates are installed on new Windows 11 devices. A new policy will soon allow administrators to decide whether quality updates are applied during the out-of-box experience (OOBE). Previously, users had to manually check for updates through Windows Update after setting up…
Microsoft has started testing a new Facebook-style Storyline news feed internally within Microsoft Teams. According to a new report from The Verge, this feature will allow users to share updates, post news, and engage with colleagues by liking and sharing content. “Storyline enables leaders to communicate directly with their organizations, delivering personalized updates to amplify,…
Microsoft has released a new PowerShell script that enables administrators to update bootable media with the “Windows UEFI CA 2023” certificate to boost system security. This update specifically targets vulnerabilities exploited by the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit, which is a sophisticated threat capable of bypassing Secure Boot protections. What is BlackLotus UEFI? BlackLotus UEFI is a…
Microsoft has yet to release the final cumulative update (CU15) for Exchange Server 2019 due to technical issues. The company has outlined some of the reasons for the delay, but it has not provided a new expected release date for the update. In December, Microsoft announced plans to push the final cumulative update for Exchange…