Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has announced that hotpatching support is available in public preview for the Standard and Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2025. This feature allows organizations to apply OS security patches seamlessly, without the need for disruptive reboots. Previously, hotpatching was only available for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition and required running a virtual machine…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Entra Internet Access service that launched in preview back in July. This new Internet Access solution is a Secure Web gateway (SWG) that provides secure access to all Internet and SaaS applications and is a part of Microsoft Global Secure Access. “Our solution integrates seamlessly with Microsoft…

Microsoft has officially released its new Windows App for Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and the web, with a public preview now available on Android. This all-in-one app serves as a centralized hub, allowing users to seamlessly access Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Dev Box, or their personal Remote Desktop PC. The Windows app acts as…

Microsoft is about to introduce a new policy for voice and face enrollment in Microsoft Teams, which will be enabled by default. This policy will enable several features such as voice isolation as well as enhanced speaker recognition in meeting rooms. In Microsoft Teams, face and voice enrollment is designed to enhance the audio quality…

Microsoft has introduced two new alerts for Windows updates in Microsoft Intune. These new alerts are designed to give administrators insights into device management and help ensure that devices are updated and functioning correctly. Microsoft emphasizes the importance of administrators having a clear and accurate view of all devices within an organization. Windows diagnostic data…

Microsoft has announced an enhanced Copilot experience for organizations using managed Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise PCs. Starting later this month, users who sign in with work or school accounts will gain access to this upcoming Copilot update, designed to boost productivity and streamline workflows across enterprise environments. First off, Microsoft Copilot will offer enterprise…

Microsoft has disclosed a new Windows spoofing vulnerability that was addressed in the September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates. The company warned that cybercriminals had already exploited this flaw in zero-day attacks earlier in the year. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-43461, is a spoofing flaw in the Windows MSHTML platform with a CVSS score of 8.8….

Microsoft is set to introduce voice isolation support to its Teams desktop app for macOS next month. This feature leverages artificial intelligence to filter out background noise, providing a clearer and more focused audio experience for video calls and meetings. Microsoft Teams rolled out voice isolation support for Windows users in November 2023. This feature…

Microsoft has announced some important changes coming to the Windows MDM enrollment process for Intune-managed devices. Starting with the October 2024 Windows update, quality updates will now be automatically installed during the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) on PCs running Windows 11, version 22H2 and above. How does it work? When a Windows 11 device is connected…

Microsoft has officially launched Office LTSC 2024, the latest version of Office for the Long-Term Servicing Channel. This release offers commercial and government customers a perpetual license, allowing them to use Office applications without the need for a subscription. Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC entered public preview for commercial customers on Windows and macOS in April…

Microsoft has announced some important updates coming to the SIEM Migration experience. These new capabilities are designed to more context-aware translations to streamline the process of moving from Splunk to Microsoft Sentinel. The Schema mappings feature is designed to help customers migrate from Splunk to Microsoft Sentinel. It allows administrators to define how each type…

Microsoft has started rolling out new Copilot Pages to improve the Business Chat experience for commercial customers. It’s a dynamic and persistent canvas designed to enhance collaboration by allowing users to edit and share AI-generated content with their colleagues. Microsoft Copilot Business Chat is an AI-powered chatbot experience that launched in December 2023 to facilitate…