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Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue affecting select Outlook users, which prevents the desktop apps from connecting to email servers through Exchange ActiveSync. The company confirmed that this issue impacts Office 365 customers who have installed the update (version 2401) released on January 9. Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) is a protocol that allows mobile devices to…

Microsoft has started rolling out an update that brings a new Teams chat integration into the new Outlook for Windows. The new feature allows users to send a quick Teams message to meeting participants or review a chat without leaving the Outlook desktop app. According to Microsoft, Outlook users can start Teams chats from meeting…

Microsoft has recently started talks with the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) to address an ongoing antitrust case. These discussions aim to resolve concerns regarding the company’s anti-competitive licensing policies. The Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE) association is an organization that represents cloud infrastructure providers based in Europe. It includes both…

Microsoft’s new PC Manager app is now available for all users on Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. The app has been available in public beta in select regions since 2022, allowing users to free up system resources and address performance issues on their Windows PCs. Microsoft developed PC Manager as an alternative to CCleaner…

Microsoft has recently added support for Fabric items to its Microsoft Purview service. The new feature allows IT admins to scan a Fabric tenant and view metadata and lineage from Fabric items such as Power BI. Microsoft Fabric is a new end-to-end data and analytics platform built on Microsoft’s OneLake Data Lake. It offers various…

Microsoft has introduced new Face Check support to its Entra Verified ID service. The feature allows organizations to verify a user’s identity by matching their selfie with trusted documents like government IDs or employee credentials. Microsoft Entra Verified ID is a managed service based on open standards that is used to create free verifiable credentials….

Microsoft has released a new Universal Print app for macOS devices. The preview version of the app enables users to find and print to their organization’s cloud printers from Mac devices. The new Universal Print Mac app allows users to print documents from any location using a Mac device connected to the Internet. Moreover, it…

Microsoft announced yesterday a new Copilot for Microsoft 365 integration within the Copilot for Windows sidebar experience. The new feature is currently rolling out to all commercial customers with Copilot for Windows enabled and a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. Copilot for Windows is an AI-powered digital assistant that is integrated into Windows 11 and…

Microsoft appears to be working on adding sudo command support to Windows Server 2025. The new feature has been spotted in the latest Windows Server preview build and it was shared by the X/Twitter account Albacore last week. The sudo (superuser do) command allows users to execute commands with administrative privileges on a user account….

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI. The new service enables commercial customers to run virtualized desktops and applications in on-premises environments. Azure Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based service that enables users to access virtualized Windows desktops and applications on multiple devices. The service is designed to be…

Microsoft has introduced three new solutions to its Intune Suite: Enterprise Application Management, Advanced Analytics, and Microsoft Cloud PKI. These services aim to enhance security, optimize user experiences, and streamline IT and security operations within enterprise environments. Microsoft launched its new cloud-based Intune Suite for commercial customers in March 2023. It’s designed to help organizations…

Microsoft has released a new device readiness test feature for its Windows Update for Business deployment service. This release allows organizations to evaluate their devices’ eligibility for Windows quality updates before the actual deployment process. The Windows Update for Business deployment service allows administrators to approve, schedule, and monitor updates delivered to managed devices through…