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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…

Microsoft has introduced a new PowerShell setting within Tenant Federation Configuration, offering administrators enhanced flexibility to tailor their federation posture. The company announced on the Micrososoft 365 admin center that this setting is now available to commercial users through Microsoft Teams PowerShell. Last year, Microsoft added a new PowerShell setting (called -ExternalAccessWithTrialTenants) to the Set-CsTenantFederationConfiguration…

Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting organizations that rely on Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) for secure access. This attack has already compromised over 150 organizations across critical sectors, including healthcare, education, government, and technology. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) is a software component that gives users sign-on (SSO) access to systems…

Microsoft has recently rolled out a new update (version 2.4.129.0) of its Entra Connect Sync service. The latest release brings new auditing capabilities, enhancements, as well as bug fixes to improve user experience and boost the overall stability of the system. What is Microsoft Entra Connect Sync? Microsoft Entra Connect Sync enables organizations to synchronize…

Microsoft is about to add a new People administrator role in Microsoft Entra, allowing organizations to securely delegate people-related tasks. This update helps streamline user management while minimizing security risks associated with high-level admin roles. In Microsoft Entra ID, built-in roles offer pre-defined permissions for efficient access control, but they don’t always match common user…

Microsoft published its monthly roundup of all the new capabilities added to its Teams collaboration platform in January. The latest update brings a new message forwarding experience, stronger security controls, advanced admin tools, and upgrades for Teams Phones. New chat features Microsoft has added a new feature that allows users to seamlessly insert hyperlink into…

[Update] February 7, 2025, 8:32 AM PT: The “Think Deeper” feature is currently only available for consumers, and commercial customers won’t be able to access it in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Microsoft is now offering its “Think Deeper” feature to all free Copilot users, removing the previous paywall. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman announced on…

Microsoft has announced that it’s bringing NPU-optimized versions of DeepSeek R1 to Copilot+ PCs. The company will also integrate the DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-1.5B model into its Microsoft AI Toolkit for developers, with the 7B and 14B versions set to follow. In a recent blog post, Microsoft announced that DeepSeek R1 models will first be available on Qualcomm…

Microsoft announced today new business editions of its Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PCs with Intel x86 Core Ultra processors (Series 2). Additionally, a 5G-enabled variant of the Surface Laptop for Business is set to launch later this year. In September 2023, Microsoft introduced business editions of the Surface Pro 11 and…