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Microsoft has released Hotpatching support for Windows Server Azure Edition VMs running the Desktop Experience installation mode. The company originally introduced Hotpatching for Server Core in February 2022, and this capability is now available in preview for the Desktop Experience. Hotpatching is a feature that is used to apply security patches to Windows devices without…

Microsoft’s new Azure Virtual Desktop app is available to download from the Microsoft Store. The company announced the app’s availability in public preview yesterday, and it runs on both Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs. Until now, the only way to access Azure Virtual Desktop resources was to download the Microsoft Remote Desktop application. Additionally,…

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is getting a new update that will enable IT admins to discover internet-facing devices. The new feature leverages the existing network telemetry and RiskIQ integration to automatically map all onboarded devices that are connected to the internet. Microsoft has clarified that identifying and prioritizing internet-facing devices to address potential security threats…

Security researchers have discovered a new LockBit ransomware that’s designed to target macOS devices. The MalwareHunterTeam detailed on Twitter that the malware enables threat actors to encrypt files stored on Arm-powered Macs. LockBit is a Russian-based group that has historically targeted Windows PCs, Linux, and virtual host machines. The gang has been running ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS)…

Microsoft has announced new File Hash and URL Search capabilities for its Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence solution. It’s a top-requested feature that enables customers to get detailed insights about specific hashes or URLs identified within their enterprise network. Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (Defender TI) is a cloud-based service that provides real-time data about threats and…

Microsoft Teams has introduced support for user-managed call queue and auto-attendant greetings. The long-awaited calling feature lets IT admins designate authorized users to manage greetings and announcements for their respective call queues and auto attendant directly within Microsoft Teams. In Microsoft Teams, the call queues feature is a waiting area that allows incoming calls to…

Microsoft has announced that all new Windows 365 PCs will now be encrypted at rest. Starting this month, the new security feature will be available for all Windows 365 Cloud PC SKUs at no additional cost. Windows 365 is a cloud-based service that allows users to access a virtual computer from any device with an…

Microsoft has started testing support for profiles in its Outlook for Mac app. Until now, it wasn’t possible to mute notifications by account, but the new feature helps to create a distraction-free user experience across several accounts. Microsoft highlighted that this release will let Outlook users switch between profiles by pressing the Control + Tab…

Microsoft is investigating an interoperability issue between the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) and legacy LAPS policies. The company has confirmed that installing the April 2023 Patch Tuesday updates will break the functionality of both Windows LAPS and legacy LAPS on Windows devices. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced the native integration of Windows…

If you’re planning to go on a vacation, you might want to set automatic out-of-office (OOO) replies in Microsoft Outlook. OOO replies send automated email responses when you are unable to respond. In this article, I’ll explain how to set up out-of-office messages in Outlook for Windows, Mac, and the web. Typically, OOO messages inform…