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Microsoft has recently announced the release of Windows Server Insider Preview Build 26040. The company also revealed the official branding for the upcoming Windows Server product called Windows Server 2025. In November, Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2025 should include several new capabilities for enterprise customers. The release will introduce features like SMB over QUIC,…

Microsoft has recently published an initial analysis of the cyber-attack that was carried out by Russian state-sponsored hackers in late November of 2023. The company has raised concerns that the same threat actor is currently targeting other organizations and has provided detailed guidance to help organizations strengthen their defenses. Last week, Microsoft disclosed that a…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott Microsoft laying off 1,900 employees in its Gaming division, and Apple announcing big changes for iOS and the App Store in Europe to comply with the Digital Markets Act.

Microsoft has published a roundup of all the enhancements it made to its Microsoft Intune solution during the month of January 2024. The improvements include an updated device workload experience, new analytics capabilities, and mobile application management support for U.S. government cloud environments. Microsoft has updated the devices workload experience in Microsoft Intune. The company…

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue in Windows 10 version 22H2, affecting users who installed the optional patch (KB5032278) released in November 2023. The company detailed on the Windows release health dashboard that the bug could trigger 0x80073cf2 errors when using the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool. The System Preparation tool (or sysprep.exe) is a utility…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Mesh experiences in Microsoft Teams. The new feature has been available in public preview since November, allowing users to conduct Teams meetings in 3D immersive experiences. Microsoft Mesh allows commercial customers to create 3D spaces for virtual meetings to foster team connections. The immersive spatial audio feature enables…

Microsoft has started rolling out a new feature in the Word web app that lets users preview linked pages, bookmarks, and headings within the document. The new feature enhances user convenience and security by enabling users to assess linked pages within their documents without opening them separately. Previously, users had to leave the document to…

Microsoft announced yesterday a slew of updates to enhance its Migration Manager solution. The new features focus on bolstering security and ensuring a smoother migration experience for commercial customers. Migration Manager is a powerful tool that allows organizations to migrate their data from various sources (like on-premises file shares, Google Drive, BOX, and Dropbox) to…

Microsoft Teams continues to set the pace with a slew of new features and capabilities aimed at improving the meetings experience. The first new feature the company highlighted today is a new default gallery experience that will be available in public preview later this month. Microsoft says that the new default gallery experience displays all…

Microsoft has released a new dedicated inventory in public preview for its Defender Vulnerability Management solution. The new Vulnerable Components Inventory feature allows IT administrators to actively detect and address known vulnerabilities in software components used within their enterprise environments. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is a security solution that enables organizations to discover, prioritize, and…

Microsoft is set to improve the collaborative notes experience within its Microsoft Teams desktop client. The new feature will allow all participants to create collaborative notes and agendas to enhance productivity during Teams meetings. Microsoft Teams offers a collaborative meeting notes feature that enables users to create and edit notes with other meeting participants. This…

Last week, Microsoft disclosed that Russian state-sponsored hackers exploited a weak password to infiltrate its corporate network. The threat actor (dubbed Midnight Blizzard) gained unauthorized access to the email accounts of its senior executives and employees working in legal and cybersecurity teams. Microsoft detailed that the Russian hacking group (also known as Nobelium or APT29)…