Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has just announced the release of Windows 11 version 23H2 (also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update). The new version of the operating system is available as a small enablement package for PCs already running Windows 11 version 22H2. Starting today, Windows 11 users with eligible devices will be able to see Windows…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently released a new Logging Made Easy (LME) solution. The free tool is strategically tailored to address the unique needs of small businesses that may not have access to a dedicated security operations center or a comprehensive security information and event management (SIEM) solution. The LME tool…

Microsoft announced yesterday that the new channels experience is now generally available for the classic and new Teams desktop apps. The new channels experience is designed to help users focus on important information, connect with the audience, and effortlessly locate relevant content. “Channels make it possible for teams and workgroups of all sizes to collaborate…

Microsoft has recently published details about a hacking group dubbed Octo Tempest that uses advanced social engineering techniques, SIM swapping, and occasional physical threats to target organizations. Their activities have raised alarms and prompted Microsoft to release recommendations for organizations to strengthen their defenses against this emerging threat. According to the Microsoft Incident Response and…

Microsoft has introduced a new policy that allows IT admins to disable roaming signatures for Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows. The company has started rolling out the update, and it’s expected to become generally available for commercial customers in mid-November. Roaming signatures is a convenient feature that lets users save…

Microsoft has released a slew of new capabilities and improvements for Microsoft Intune. The first new feature that the company highlighted today enables IT admins to install and remove line-of-business (LOB) applications on devices running Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Up until now, IT admins had to use third-party applications to manage AOSP line-of-business required…

Microsoft Teams is set to release a new update that will allow users to forward messages between chat conversations. The new feature will let users forward messages to 1:1 chats, meeting chats, and group chats, accessible on the Microsoft Teams desktop, web, and mobile apps. The forward messages feature aims to simplify the process of…

Microsoft has released a new update that streamlines the device connectivity and onboarding experience for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. The new feature is currently available in public preview for Windows PCs, with macOS and Linux support to follow in the coming months. Up until now, security teams were required to separately set up and manage…

Microsoft has introduced a new policy that enables organizations to bid farewell to passwords and embrace the era of passwordless authentication on Entra ID-joined Windows 11 devices. The passwordless authentication experience rolled out to commercial customers with the September 2023 update for Windows 11 version 22H2. “Phish-resistant credentials like Windows Hello for Business or FIDO2…

Microsoft has introduced new Copilot features in Dynamics 365 Customer Service, improving the way customer service agents interact with their clients. These enhancements allow agents to ask questions in natural language, draft personalized email responses, and monitor Copilot usage across an organization. “Copilot provides real-time, AI-powered assistance to help customer support agents solve issues faster…

Microsoft is set to introduce a new time management feature in Microsoft Outlook. This update will allow users to retain declined events, helping Outlook show declined meetings within their calendars, offering a streamlined solution for easily viewing and tracking information related to these events. Currently, when events are declined, they are relocated to the Deleted…

Qualcomm has just kicked off its Snapdragon 2023 Summit in Hawaii, and the company announced the new Snapdragon X Elite chip designed from the ground up for high-end Windows on Arm PCs. Snapdragon X Elite multi-threaded performance The Snapdragon X Elite features the custom integrated Oryon CPU and Qualcomm claims that it offers 2x better…