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How familiar are you with Windows Server Backup? You may be surprised by its value in your organization. I’ll explain what its main purpose is and how to use Windows Server Backup to back up Windows Server file servers and an Active Directory (AD) domain controller. What is Windows Server Backup? Windows Server has had…

Microsoft has published its roundup of all the enhancements made to Teams during the month of December 2023. The company highlighted an enhanced search experience in chats and channels, a OneDrive app in Teams, Loop components in channels, updates to Teams Phones, and much more. Chat and Collaboration Starting off with enhancements to chat and…

Microsoft is getting ready to add a new Copilot key to the Windows keyboard. The company announced today that the new Copilot key will be available on new Windows 11 PCs later this month, including on upcoming Surface devices. Microsoft introduced its new Copilot AI assistant on Windows 11 back in September 2023. It lives…

Microsoft has recently introduced a new calendar setting that allows users to view declined meetings within Outlook calendars. These declined events will remain on the users’ calendars, making it easier to track information and attachments associated with them. Previously, when an Outlook user chose to decline a meeting invitation, the event would be moved to…

Microsoft-owned GitHub has announced that its new Copilot Chat feature is now generally available for all users. The AI-powered programming assistant is available at no additional cost to customers within Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. GitHub first rolled out Copilot Chat in limited beta to enterprise customers and organizations earlier this year. It’s powered…

Microsoft has disabled the MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol handler by default due to active exploitation by financially motivated threat groups. The Windows feature, intended for installing applications directly from web servers, now acts as a pathway for deploying malware on Windows systems. The ms-appinstaller protocol is a Windows feature that allows users to install applications directly…

In the last episode of First Ring Daily for this year, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss their issues with networking and smart home devices and how the New York Times suing Microsoft and OpenAI for copyright infringement could impact the development of generative AI technology in 2024.

Microsoft is planning to add a new single sign-on (SSO) option to Windows 10 and Windows 11 in January 2024. This update aims to make the operating system compliant with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Single sign-on (SSO) is an authentication service that allows Windows users to access multiple apps or services with…

Microsoft is planning to introduce a new Windows Protected Print Mode in Windows 11. The new feature eliminates the need for third-party printer drivers and brings several security enhancements for Windows PCs. The Microsoft Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE) team has collaborated with the Windows Print team to make the built-in printing experience more…

Microsoft has recently shared details about how Defender for Office 365 is effectively countering the rise of QR code phishing attacks. A QR code (Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode capable of storing different types of information (such as product details, contact information, and website URLs). It can be easily scanned with smartphones or…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott dive deep into Large Language Models (LLMs), getting started with Windows AI Studio, and more.

Microsoft Teams is about to add a new Discover Feed for channels, which will roll out to desktop and web users next month. This new feature aims to provide a personalized feed for users to stay updated on important announcements, eliminating the need to navigate various Teams channels. “We are bringing users a personalized channel…