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Microsoft has launched its new Purview Audit Search Graph API in public preview for commercial customers. This new API allows IT administrators to programmatically search and retrieve audit logs, improving how organizations track and secure their data usage. Microsoft Purview Audit is a feature that lets IT administrators monitor and track data usage and access…

It can seem at times we all have an overwhelming amount of things to do and information to deal with. Solutions like Microsoft 365 are supposed to help us collaborate and be more productive. But unless you understand the tools and how to best create a process that works for you and your team, it…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Microsoft accidentaly pushing Copilot on Windows on Windows Server builds, how Microsoft could make Copilot more useful for IT admins and security experts, and wonder if they could really trust AI to make changes for them.

Microsoft has announced that Office 2024 is now available as a commercial preview for Windows and macOS users. The next release of Office for the Long-Term Servicing Channel will receive 5 years of support on both Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. The Office Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) caters to businesses and government customers…

Microsoft has recently unveiled critical vulnerabilities within OpenMetadata’s open-source metadata repository. The security flaws could allow cybercriminals to execute remote code attacks on unpatched Kubernetes clusters. OpenMetadata is an open-source platform that offers a centralized metadata management solution for data lakes, pipelines, and warehouses. It enables businesses to discover, understand, and govern their data assets…

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has added a new Offline Security Intelligence Update feature in public preview for Linux devices. This functionality enables organizations to update security intelligence even when internet connectivity is limited or unavailable, by utilizing a local hosting server. Microsoft has highlighted several key benefits of the new offline security intelligence update feature…

Microsoft is reminding customers that Office 2016 and Office 2019 apps and productivity servers will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, the company will no longer provide security patches, bug fixes, and technical support to both consumers and organizations. Microsoft announced the end of mainstream support for Office 2016 and…

Microsoft has released a new update for its Loop app that should make it easier for users to find and access relevant information. Microsoft Loop users can now apply filters to the content in Loop Tables and Boards. Microsoft first announced its Loop app in November 2021. The new productivity app, which is built on…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of the activity logs feature in Microsoft Graph. This capability enables organizations to gain insights into all HTTP requests that the Microsoft Graph service received and processed for a specific tenant. Microsoft Graph is an API that collects user and organizational data from various Microsoft services, including Microsoft 365,…

Microsoft takes a pivotal step in improving security with the introduction of a daily external recipient limit for Exchange Online customers. Starting in January 2025, the company will enforce a daily Exchange Online bulk email limit of 2,000 external participants to curb spamming and misuse of resources. The recipient rate limit is a security feature…

Microsoft has removed an upgrade block that was previously in place for Windows 10 PCs with certain Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers. The company has recently updated the Windows Health Dashboard to indicate that the compatibility hold has been removed, and these PCs can now upgrade to Windows 11. In 2021, Microsoft discovered a compatibility…

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that Russian hackers, who penetrated Microsoft’s email system last year, have now successfully stolen emails from numerous US government agencies. In response, CISA has promptly issued an emergency directive, mandating federal agencies to bolster protection for their email accounts. Microsoft recently confirmed that its senior…