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Microsoft is introducing a transport-based enforcement system in Exchange Online that will throttle and block emails from old Exchange Servers. The company explained that this change aims to encourage organizations to upgrade to a supported version of Exchange Server. Microsoft has found that thousands of on-premises customers are running outdated versions of Exchange Servers. The…

Here’s how to list all groups on a Linux machine, how to list all users, and how to see the groups they belong to.

Intel introduced yesterday its 13th gen vPro CPUs for business PCs. Intel’s vPro platform offers advanced security and management features for organizations, and the company’s 13th gen Core CPUs bring an improved hybrid architecture with a combination of Performance and Efficient cores.  “With our new 13th Gen Intel Core processors, the Intel vPro platform remains…

The Microsoft Teams desktop client is about to get a new Files app on Windows and macOS. The new experience will replace the existing Files app, and it will make it easier to find and organize content across chats, channels, meetings, and other Microsoft 365 apps. “Securely store, organize, and collaborate on all your files…

Microsoft is currently investigating a persistent issue related to the latest security update for Windows 11 PCs. The company has confirmed that the recent Defender update triggers a warning that the Local Security Authority (LSA) feature is disabled, and their device is vulnerable to cyberattacks. Local Security Authority (LSA) is a Windows feature that helps…

Nvidia unveiled this week four new inference platforms optimized for generative AI applications such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The new platforms include Nvidia’s latest GPU innovations and inference software to deliver optimal performance for AI-based workloads such as large language model (LLM) deployment, image creation, and AI-powered video.  “The rise of generative AI is requiring more…

Microsoft’s GitHub has released a new GPT-4 powered version of its Copilot programming assistant. Copilot X expands the tool’s capabilities to add a ChatGPT-style experience to code editors, pull request support, and AI-powered answers for software documentation. GitHub launched its original Copilot tool back in 2022. The AI-based service is based on OpenAI’s Codex model…

Security researchers have found a new vulnerability in the Snipping Tool app available in Windows 11. The security flaw dubbed aCropalypse could allow threat actors to reveal sensitive information blurred or cropped out in screenshots. Snipping Tool is a built-in screenshot-capturing tool that comes with the Windows operating system. In Windows 11, Microsoft introduced a…

After years of development, Microsoft Loop is finally available in public preview starting today. But what is Loop for? And can it compete with productivity incumbent Notion? Let’s find out more. What is Microsoft Loop? Microsoft Loop is a feature and app in Microsoft 365. Based on the Fluid Framework, Loop components can be created…

Microsoft has announced that it’s adding OpenAI’s GPT-4 to its Azure OpenAI Service. The new integration will enable organizations to utilize the large language model for building AI applications and services. Microsoft launched the Azure OpenAI service back in January 2023. It’s designed to provide access to OpenAI’s powerful language models, such as GPT-3, Codex,…

Failover clustering in Windows Server and Azure Stack HCI can help to reduce disruptions in service within an organization. In this article, I’m going to explain why you need to have a Windows Server Active Directory domain controller outside of your Azure Stack HCI cluster. I will also detail how to deploy this domain controller…

Microsoft announced some changes yesterday regarding its release schedule for Windows monthly updates. While nothing changes for the “Patch Tuesday” updates released on the second Tuesday of each month, the company announced a new release window for optional non-security preview patches released later in the month.  Starting next month, Microsoft will now target the fourth…