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As Microsoft is kicking off its Ignite 2023 conference this morning, the company detailed several updates coming to Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. These enhancements aim to improve the productivity of IT administrators and employees in enterprise environments. “Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop are cloud-based solutions that allow you to access your Windows…

Microsoft announced some important updates for the Universal Print service at its Ignite 2023 conference today. The cloud-based print service is getting macOS support, allowing users to print from any Mac app without installing third-party drivers or software. Universal Print now supports the pull printing functionality that lets employees securely release their print jobs from…

It’s been a couple of months since Microsoft introduced Security Copilot, an AI-powered assistant that’s designed to help cybersecurity professionals detect breaches. At its Ignite 2023 conference, the company announced a slew of new updates coming to Security Copilot and the expansion of AI-powered capabilities across all clouds and platforms. Vasu Jakkal, CVP of Security,…

The Get-ADComputer PowerShell cmdlet is a powerful tool for managing AD computers. It can be used to retrieve information about computer objects, search for computer objects based on specific criteria, and perform various actions on computer objects. What is Get-ADComputer used for? Get-ADComputer is a PowerShell cmdlet that retrieves one or more computers from Active…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss a recent report claiming Microsoft’s Copilot assistant is headed to Windows 10, as well as Microsoft forcing some OneDrive users on Windows to fill out a survey on why they decided to close the sync client.

Microsoft has announced some updates for the Search Analytics reports in the Search & Intelligence Admin Center. The user analytics improvements expand coverage to all search applications, spanning platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Windows Search. Microsoft Search Usage Reports provide valuable insights into user interactions with the search capabilities in Microsoft 365. The…

Microsoft has announced that it would provide three additional years of Windows Server 2012 Extended Security Updates (ESUs). This move is aimed at granting IT administrators extra time to upgrade or transition their workloads to Azure. Microsoft officially ended mainstream support for Windows Server 2012 in October 2018. The company offered extended support for all…

Docker is a popular software platform that developers can use to run applications inside a lightweight environment known as a Docker container. You can run Docker containers using standard Docker images found on the Docker hub. However, you can also use a Dockerfile to create a Docker image with a specific configuration. In this article,…

Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Intune and the Windows Update for Business deployment service to streamline the Windows 11 upgrade experience. The latest update allows administrators to seamlessly deploy Windows 11 alongside Windows 10 version 22H2 on devices within their organization. Microsoft highlights that the new feature helps customers to save the time…

Microsoft’s owned GitHub has announced the general availability plans for GitHub Copilot Chat. The company has also unveiled previews of GitHub Copilot Enterprise and new AI-powered security capabilities. GitHub first announced Copilot Chat back in March, and it will become generally available for both individuals and enterprise customers in December. The chatbot is powered by…

Earlier this year, Microsoft launched its new web-based Outlook for Windows client, which combines the functionalities of email and calendar in a unified application. The company has recently outlined a range of upcoming features slated for integration into the new Outlook experience in the next year. Specifically, the new Outlook for Windows will support auto…

Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring its new Copilot AI assistant to Windows 10. According to a new report from Windows Central’s Zac Bowden, an upcoming Windows 10 update is expected to introduce the Copilot button to the taskbar, accompanied by a sidebar experience. Windows 10 currently holds a significant market share with around 1…