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Microsoft has rolled out a couple of new features and capabilities for Intune customers to enhance device performance management and customization. The company highlighted a new resource performance report, expanded support for Microsoft Managed Home Screen, and other new features. First off, Microsoft has introduced a new resource performance report that provides visibility into the…

Microsoft is gearing up to host a summit on Windows security at its Redmond headquarters in September. The Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit will bring together government representatives and cybersecurity companies such as CrowdStrike to discuss ways to make the Windows operating system more resilient. Last month, CrowdStrike released a buggy content configuration update for…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss their issues with the Microsoft Authenticator app and the AI-powered Recall feature scheduled to enter public testing with Windows 11 Insiders in October.

Microsoft has rolled out several improvements for the Message Recall feature in Exchange Online. The latest update brings new capabilities like optional recall notifications, configurable recall limits, and support for external round-trip routing. Microsoft released the new cloud-based Message Recall feature for Exchange Online customers in February 2023. It’s more than twice as effective as…

Microsoft is currently investigating a critical issue that is causing crashes on select dual-boot Windows and Linux machines. The company detailed on the Windows Health dashboard that the problem stems from the August 2024 Patch Tuesday updates and impacts systems running Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server. Last week, Microsoft issued a security update…

Microsoft is set to roll out its controversial Recall AI feature to Windows Insiders in October. This feature, which was originally scheduled for release with the first wave of Copilot+ PCs in June, was postponed indefinitely due to security and privacy concerns. What is Windows Recall and how does it work? The AI-powered Recall feature…

Microsoft has introduced a new MDTI data connector within its Unified Security Operations Platform and standalone Sentinel experiences. This new tool advanced threat intelligence capabilities to help organizations analyze and address cyber threats more effectively. Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (MDTI) is a service that provides detailed insights into cyber threats. It offers high-fidelity Indicators of…

Microsoft has announced the release of Loop 2.0 that brings several new features and enhancements to the productivity app. This update introduces a streamlined UI and a new URL, which is designed to reduce sign-in prompts and delays. Microsoft Loop is a collaborative app designed to help teams work together more effectively. It features Loop…

Microsoft has launched a new unified Teams app on Windows 11, Windows 10, and macOS. This new version of Microsoft Teams is designed to let users switch between personal and work accounts easily. Microsoft started testing its new unified Teams client with Windows Insiders back in March this year. The company mentioned that this update…

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed eight critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft apps for macOS. This new security flaws expose users to potential attacks where hackers could steal sensitive data, secretly record video and audio, and gain elevated control over the Mac device. A new report from cybersecurity group Cisco Talos reveals that new vulnerabilities affecting eight major…

Microsoft is working to fix a critical bug that causes the classic Outlook for Windows to crash during startup or when launching in Safe Mode. The company detailed in a support document that this issue affects users running version 2407 (Build 17830.20138 or higher). Microsoft advises users to check if they’re affected by this issue…

Microsoft is set to enforce multifactor authentication (MFA) for all Azure sign-ins. The company has urged administrators to activate MFA for their tenants ahead of the October 15 deadline to avoid disruptions in accessing Azure and admin portals. Microsoft first announced its plans to implement automatic enforcement of multifactor authentication by default in May this…