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Microsoft has introduced in-app notifications to inform users when they’re using an outdated version of the Microsoft Teams desktop client. Starting this week, these alerts will encourage users to update to the latest version for improved performance and security. In December, Microsoft Teams desktop clients that haven’t been updated in 90 days will display a…

Microsoft is getting ready to raise prices on Teams Phone and Power BI subscriptions. The company is also introducing a new monthly billing option for commercial customers with annual Microsoft 365 Copilot contracts. Starting April 1, 2025, Microsoft will raise the price of Teams Phone subscriptions for both new and existing commercial customers. The Teams…

Microsoft released yesterday the November 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10. This month, the company has fixed a total of 89 Windows vulnerabilities, with eight of them more likely to be exploited by attackers. 89 vulnerabilities fixed in the November 2024 Patch Tuesday updates Among the 89…

VMware has announced that VMware Fusion and Workstation are now available for free to all commercial, educational, and personal users. Starting this week, these virtualization tools will no longer require a paid subscription, making them accessible to a broader audience. VMware Workstation is available for both Windows and Linux, and it’s designed to help customers…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new phishing campaign enabling threat actors to deploy a modified variant of the Remcos RAT (Remote Access Trojan). This new malware grants cybercriminals complete control over infected Windows devices. Researchers at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs report that this phishing campaign begins with an email designed to lure victims into clicking on…

Microsoft has resolved an issue that unexpectedly upgraded certain instances of Windows Server 2019 and 2022 to Windows Server 2025. The company acknowledged the problem on the Windows Release Health Dashboard over the weekend. On November 1, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Server 2025. The new version includes enhanced security for Active Directory,…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Windows app support for Microsoft Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) on iOS/iPadOS. The company has also released a preview of Remote Desktop support for MAM on Android devices. Microsoft Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) enables organizations to manage and secure their data within mobile apps. This feature is…

Microsoft Teams has introduced a new feature that automatically creates a Loop workspace with meeting content. This feature is currently available on the Microsoft Teams desktop and web clients and is designed for recurring meetings with 2 to 50 participants. After a recurring Teams meeting ends, participants will receive a prompt in the chat to…

Microsoft has announced a new multi-agent artificial intelligence (AI) system dubbed Magentic-One this week. This new AI system is designed to help enterprise customers automate complex tasks that typically require human intervention. How does the Magentic-One framework work? Magentic-One uses a multi-agent system to automate and execute complex, multi-step tasks. It relies on an Orchestrator…

Microsoft has announced the preview of Azure Linux 3.0 on AKS version 1.31, marking a significant update to its Azure Linux container host for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This latest release brings a host of upgrades to key components, promising enhanced performance, security, and developer tools. Microsoft showcased several key updates in Azure Linux 3.0,…

Microsoft Entra ID users will soon have the option to receive multifactor authentication (MFA) one-time passcodes (OTPs) directly through WhatsApp. This feature will initially be available to commercial customers in India and select other countries. Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) is a cloud-based identity and access management service that enables organizations…

Microsoft has released a new delicensing resiliency feature for Exchange Online customers, providing better protection against the accidental removal of user licenses. This feature includes a 30-day grace period, giving administrators more time to address issues and prevent disruptions in mailbox access. In Exchange Online, each user requires a license to access their mailbox. If…