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Microsoft will soon introduce a new feature in the new Outlook for Windows client, which will allow users to choose a specific folder when saving attachments. The company announced in a message on the Microsoft 365 Admin Center that the upcoming update will begin rolling out to commercial customers in mid-January 2024. As of today,…

Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered chat tool that launched in preview earlier this year, is now generally available for both consumers and commercial customers. Built upon OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, this AI assistant seamlessly searches the web and integrates the findings into its responses. Microsoft Copilot (previously known as Bing Chat and Bing Chat Enterprise) is available…

Microsoft rolled out a new optional update (KB5032278) for Windows 10 version 22H2 yesterday. The major highlight of this release is Windows Copilot, which has been available in preview for Insiders since last week. On Windows 10, the Copilot button appears on the right side of the taskbar, which lets users open the chatbot to…

Microsoft is discontinuing support for activity-based authentication timeout in Outlook on the Web. Starting in January 2024, the company will replace the feature with idle session timeout settings for Microsoft 365 commercial customers. Microsoft introduced the idle session timeout feature for Microsoft 365 Web apps in June 2022. This feature enables IT admins to create…

Microsoft has unveiled Azure Expert Assessment, a free one-to-one service enabling enterprises to strategize their cloud adoption journey collaboratively with a Certified Azure Expert. The Azure expert evaluates current IT infrastructure readiness, providing tailored recommendations for a smooth transition to the cloud. Microsoft has introduced Azure Expert Assessment as a new addition to its existing…

Microsoft has unveiled plans to postpone the rollout of new cumulative updates (CUs) for Exchange Server 2019, extending the release timeline to accommodate the upcoming Christmas holidays. The last two Exchange CU updates are expected to be rolled out to commercial customers after January 9, 2024. Last year, Microsoft announced that Exchange Server cumulative updates…

Microsoft is expanding its enhanced user analytics capabilities to support popular Microsoft 365 apps such as Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive. The enhanced user analytics feature, available in the Search & Intelligence admin portal, offers detailed insights to IT admins to help them understand how users across the organization are utilizing the search functionality. With this…

Microsoft has announced that it’s deprecating Defender Application Guard for Office this month. The company has quietly updated its support article to indicate that the security feature will no longer receive updates. “Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office is being deprecated and is no longer being updated. This deprecation also includes the Windows.Security.Isolation APIs that…

Microsoft announced SharePoint Embedded at the European SharePoint Conference in Amsterdam today. The new offering empowers businesses to craft tailor-made applications that store content with their existing Microsoft 365 tenants. SharePoint Embedded is a highly scalable platform that leverages the same technology stack as OneDrive and SharePoint. It helps businesses develop applications supporting various Microsoft…

Microsoft has introduced a new Terraform module aimed at simplifying the onboarding process for Microsoft Defender for Cloud (MDC). This module enables organizations to configure MDC plans for their subscriptions or management groups using a minimal amount of code. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a security solution that allows customers to protect cloud-based applications against…

Microsoft has released several new features and improvements for the Updates app in Microsoft Teams. This app provides a centralized hub to streamline the processes of creating, submitting, and reviewing updates. Additionally, it offers a convenient way to track check-ins and reports. Microsoft has released a modern onboarding experience for the Updates app in Teams….

Microsoft has released a new update for its Loop app, allowing users to export Loop tables directly to Excel spreadsheets. The new feature is currently available in preview for all Microsoft 365 E3/E5 commercial customers. Based on the Fluid Framework, Microsoft Loop provides tools that allow users to co-create and share content in real-time with…