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Microsoft has released an update for its Defender for Cloud Apps, extending its Shadow IT discovery capabilities to macOS devices. This enhancement enables organizations to monitor and manage unauthorized SaaS applications on Mac machines. What is Shadow IT? Shadow IT refers to the use of technology systems, software, applications, services, and devices without the IT…

Microsoft has committed to making changes to Recall before its launch on new Copilot+ PCs later this month, opting to disable the AI-powered Copilot feature by default for all Windows users. This decision follows privacy and security concerns raised by researchers regarding the potential misuse of the controversial Recall feature. Last month, Microsoft announced the…

This article will provide an overview of the most common RAID levels and the process of RAID data recovery in the event of a failure. RAID, or Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a virtual storage technology that combines two or more hard drives in a single enclosure to act as one logical unit. There…

Microsoft introduced several new features for Copilot in Microsoft 365 in May 2024. The company has highlighted new admin and management capabilities, including new Copilot connectors, Restricted SharePoint Search, and Microsoft Purview AI Hub. Microsoft’s Copilot Studio now supports Copilot connectors, allowing businesses to use specific data sources like Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, Dataverse tables, Fabric…

Microsoft has launched a new Premium SKU in public preview for its Azure Bastion service. This new offering is designed to deliver advanced monitoring, recording, and auditing capabilities tailored for organizations managing highly sensitive workloads. Azure Bastion is a fully managed service that enables organizations to securely access Azure virtual machines (VMs) via a private…

Last year, Microsoft detailed plans to phase out NT LAN Manager (NTLM) user authentication to promote the adoption of the more robust Kerberos protocol. Now, the company has taken a definitive step by officially deprecating NTLM authentication in both Windows and Windows Server environments. NTLM is an authentication protocol that enables a client to connect…

Microsoft is getting ready to roll out new offline capabilities for the new Outlook for Windows client later this month. This new Offline mode was first announced in November 2023, and it will allow users to access emails, calendar events, and contacts without needing an internet connection. With Offline mode, the new Outlook for Windows…

Last week, Microsoft announced an expansion of its partnership with Broadcom, poised to bring significant benefits to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) customers. This new collaboration will enable seamless migration and flexibility by allowing VCF license holders to use their licenses on Azure VMware Solution. Understanding Azure VMware Solution and VMware Cloud Foundation Microsoft launched Azure…

Learn about the new version of Microsoft Office 2024 on the Long Term Service Channel (LTSC). We’ll dive into new features, pricing, expected availability, and the main reasons you should choose this perpetual version vs the hyped Microsoft 365 subscription model. Stay up to date and make informed decisions with this guide. What is Office…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of Windows Server 2025, including a host of new features and enhancements to optimize server performance and security. The major highlights of this release include Active Directory updates, hotpatching capabilities to minimize downtime, and GPU partitioning for Hyper-V. Hotpatching Microsoft has introduced Arc-enabled hotpatching support in Windows Server 2025….

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the impact of a possible Apple/OpenAI partnership on Microsoft, which invested billions of dollars into the ChatGPT maker and obtained an exclusive license on GPT-4 and all other OpenAI models. Apple starting to use OpenAI technology on its products could also have big implications for Azure, which is now OpenAI’s main cloud provider.

Microsoft is adding a highly anticipated “Notify when available” feature to the new Teams desktop app, enhancing real-time communication among colleagues. This update intends to streamline connectivity by notifying users when team members become available. The “Notify when available” feature in Microsoft Teams helps users stay informed about their colleagues’ availability. This feature is handy…