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Microsoft has unveiled its plans to phase out DirectAccess in future Windows versions, urging commercial users to switch to Always On VPN for improved security and performance. This change aims to leverage the advanced capabilities of Always On VPN, ensuring a more robust and seamless remote access experience. What is DirectAccess? Microsoft introduced DirectAccess in…

Microsoft has released a new update that adds support for comments to Loop tables and boards. This new feature allows users to ask questions, add contextual feedback, as well as discuss and address issues. Microsoft Loop, the company’s alternative to Notion launched in public preview back in March 2023. It provides a collaborative canvas that…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of alerts for policy conflicts in Windows Autopatch. The Windows Autopatch service is designed to simplify the update management process for Windows, Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Teams. Microsoft has enhanced the update reports feature to help administrators identify devices with conflicting policies, which could…

Microsoft has postponed the rollout of its controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs, and it will now be released first in preview to members of the Windows Insider Program in the coming weeks. This AI-powered tool will undergo additional testing to address privacy and security concerns. Last month, Microsoft unveiled the AI-based Recall feature for…

Microsoft is enhancing the classic Outlook for Windows app with new Copilot capabilities this month. The company has announced that it’s adding a new Copilot for Microsoft 365 chat experience to the classic Outlook app for Windows. According to Microsoft, commercial customers will be able to access the Copilot AI assistant from the left app…

Microsoft Teams is getting a new update to simplify how users discover content in chat messages. The app will rename the existing Files tab to Shared, which will show all the files and links shared within the Teams chat. In Microsoft Teams, the Files tab offers a simple interface where users can see a single…

Microsoft released yesterday the June 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices. This month, the company has released security patches to address 49 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, and other components. On the quality and experiences update front, Microsoft has released a couple of improvements for the Windows Share menu in Windows…

The latest update to the new Microsoft Teams desktop client brings a highly anticipated feature that simplifies managing audio input during video calls and meetings. Microsoft Teams users can now quickly mute and unmute their microphones directly from the Windows taskbar, enhancing multitasking efficiency during meetings. In Microsoft Teams, users often stay muted to avoid…

Microsoft has released an update for its Defender for Cloud Apps, extending its Shadow IT discovery capabilities to macOS devices. This enhancement enables organizations to monitor and manage unauthorized SaaS applications on Mac machines. What is Shadow IT? Shadow IT refers to the use of technology systems, software, applications, services, and devices without the IT…

Microsoft has committed to making changes to Recall before its launch on new Copilot+ PCs later this month, opting to disable the AI-powered Copilot feature by default for all Windows users. This decision follows privacy and security concerns raised by researchers regarding the potential misuse of the controversial Recall feature. Last month, Microsoft announced the…

Microsoft introduced several new features for Copilot in Microsoft 365 in May 2024. The company has highlighted new admin and management capabilities, including new Copilot connectors, Restricted SharePoint Search, and Microsoft Purview AI Hub. Microsoft’s Copilot Studio now supports Copilot connectors, allowing businesses to use specific data sources like Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, Dataverse tables, Fabric…

Microsoft has launched a new Premium SKU in public preview for its Azure Bastion service. This new offering is designed to deliver advanced monitoring, recording, and auditing capabilities tailored for organizations managing highly sensitive workloads. Azure Bastion is a fully managed service that enables organizations to securely access Azure virtual machines (VMs) via a private…