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A newly surfaced Windows 11 bug is locking users out of their systems and blocking access to the critical C: drive on select Samsung devices. The company has issued official guidance for affected systems running Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. According to Microsoft, users are encountering a “C:\ is not accessible – Access denied”…

The Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) is an essential administrative tool that Windows admins can use to centrally configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs). GPMC is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in used by administrators to centrally create, manage, and deploy GPOs in Active Directory. Accessing the Group Policy Management Console There are several…

In hybrid enterprises, identity changes happen constantly: new accounts, role assignments, Conditional Access updates, and permission shifts across Active Directory, Entra ID, and other Microsoft platforms. Many changes are routine, automated, or distributed across teams, which means they can occur without clear visibility or timely review, especially when organizations rely on free Microsoft identity tools…

Millions of Linux systems are now at risk after researchers discovered critical flaws in AppArmor, a security feature enabled by default across major distributions. These vulnerabilities (dubbed “CrackArmor”) allow unprivileged users to bypass protections, escape container boundaries, and ultimately gain full root control. AppArmor is a Linux security module that adds an extra layer of…

Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 11 update to fix remote code execution vulnerabilities affecting the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) management tool. The patch specifically targets certain Windows 11 Enterprise devices enrolled in Microsoft’s hotpatch program. The Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) management tool is a built‑in Windows administrative component…

Microsoft has postponed the rollout of the new Outlook for Windows for enterprise customers, giving organizations more time to plan their transition. The delay provides administrators with an additional 12 months to prepare for a staged migration across their environments. Microsoft announced the general availability of the new Outlook for Windows client for commercial customers…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the recent expansion of Microsoft Copilot into healthcare and how they use LLMs for small code projects.

Amazon WorkSpaces has introduced support for Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025. This update allows organizations to run cloud-based desktops using Microsoft’s newest server operating system. Windows Server 2025 is designed to support modern, cloud‑ready, and security‑focused IT environments. It builds on earlier versions by offering a refreshed desktop experience aligned with Windows 11, stronger built‑in protections…

Microsoft is adding support for Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows to enhance security with phishing-resistant, passwordless access to Entra-protected cloud resources. The feature leverages Windows Hello (including face recognition, fingerprint, or PIN) to securely store and use passkeys directly on the device for seamless sign-in. Microsoft Entra passkeys are a passwordless sign‑in method that lets…

Most executive believe that AI is already integrated into their everyday work, but new research suggests that confidence may be misplaced. A growing gap between what leaders think is happening and how employees actually use AI is quietly undermining organisations’ ability to turn AI ambition into real-world impact. According to a new report from Multiverse,…

Microsoft will enable hotpatch security updates by default in Windows Autopatch, starting with the May 2026 Windows security update. This change will apply to eligible devices managed through Microsoft Intune and the Microsoft Graph API. Windows Autopatch is a managed service that automates the delivery of Windows and Microsoft 365 updates, which ensures devices stay…

Microsoft has released the March 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 11. This month’s Patch Tuesday includes fixes for 84 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, SQL Server, Azure, .NET, and other components. On the quality and experience updates front, Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday brings improvements for File Explorer search reliability and a…