Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has introduced a new Explicit proxy mode for Azure Firewall that allows direct proxy configuration within sending applications. The latest update also brings a seamless single-click upgrade/downgrade experience for Azure Firewall subscriptions. “With this mode enabled, you have the option to configure a proxy setting directly on the sending application, such as a web…

Microsoft is set to bids farewell to outdated Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and 1.1 protocols in Windows. The company plans to drop support for the encryption protocols starting with Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds in September. Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol that ensures secure data transmission over a computer network. It…

In the fast-paced world of digital collaboration, Microsoft continues to raise the bar with its latest enhancements to Microsoft Teams in August 2023. The major highlights include an updated compact chat view, dynamic meeting backgrounds, new admin controls, as well as updates for Microsoft Teams Rooms and devices. Chat & collaboration features First off, Microsoft…

Microsoft is improving the collaboration experience with updates to Entra ID cross-tenant access settings. These enhancements include support for custom roles in cross-tenant access settings, protected actions, the removal of partner limits, and more. Microsoft announced the commercial release of Entra ID cross-tenant collaboration settings in preview last year. The feature is designed to make…

Microsoft is gearing up to release the public preview of its new Teams client for macOS later this month. The revamped Microsoft Teams for Mac aims to enhance performance and efficiency, shedding the resource-intensive Electron framework in favor of Microsoft’s WebView2 technology. Microsoft launched a significant revamp of its Teams app in public preview on…

Microsoft has released a new Group Policy analytics tool that lets organizations import, analyze, and migrate on-premises GPOs to Microsoft Intune. The new offering provides a detailed report for each GPO and includes a migration wizard that helps IT admins move supported settings to mobile device management (MDM) tools. Specifically, the Group Policy analytics tool…

Microsoft has rolled out a series of Windows Autopatch enhancements designed to redefine how organizations approach updates and device management. The major highlights include a new Autopatch deployment guide, finely-tuned update controls, registry conflict detection, and support for self-serve device deregistration. Microsoft has created a new deployment guide that helps IT admins to plan their…

Microsoft has quietly discontinued its once-generous unlimited cloud storage option for the OneDrive for Business service. Indeed, all new commercial customers are now limited to OneDrive for Business (Plan 1), which offers 1 TB of storage for $5 per user per month. Up until now, Microsoft used to offer OneDrive for Business (Plan 2) with…

Microsoft is getting ready to enhance the user experience for Mac devices with its upcoming Platform Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities. The new MacOS SSO feature will offer a seamless and secure way for macOS users to access their Entra ID accounts across various applications and websites. Microsoft launched its Enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) plug-in for…

In a leap towards fortifying data security, Microsoft has unveiled several enhancements for Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention. These latest updates boost protection, expand DLP capabilities across platforms, and facilitate seamless day-to-day tasks for administrators. First off, Microsoft has introduced optical character recognition (OCR) support in public preview in Microsoft Teams and Exchange Online. The…

Microsoft has announced its plans to enable Exchange Extended Protection by default on Exchange Server later this year. Scheduled to roll out with the 2023 H2 Cumulative Update, the new security feature will help organizations to boost protection against credential theft and man-in-the-middle attacks. Windows Exchange Extended Protection is a security feature that is designed…

Microsoft has started rolling out a set of updates for its new Teams desktop client designed to take employee collaboration in multi-tenant environments up a notch. The focus is on refining chat, calling, meetings, search, and content-sharing experiences to address the needs of today’s diverse workplace dynamics. The new Microsoft Teams desktop app launched in…