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In today’s Ask the Admin, I’ll show you a couple of tricks that make working with multiple monitors easier.

In the first four parts of my occasional series on Microsoft 365 backups, I’ve been fairly cynical. In my final part in the series, I’m looking at Microsoft 365 backup solutions from an angle that provides value; self-service restore. This article is sponsored by afi.ai Firstly, as a quick recap if you missed the first…

If you’ve been having issues with VPN connections after installing the January 2022 Patch Tuesday updates on your Windows PCs, you’re not alone. Microsoft has acknowledged a new bug that is preventing its built-in Windows client from connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and it has provided a workaround while it investigates the problem…

  Learn more about Azure Stack HCI, a preconfigured, validated offering that enables you to deploy a cloud in your own datacenter. What is Azure Stack HCI? Microsoft Azure Stack HCI is a cluster solution, based on a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI). It is designed to host virtualized Windows and Linux workloads and their storage in…

Earlier this week, Microsoft released the January Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows Server to address issues with the Active Directory (AD) attributes. However, the Redmond giant is once again dealing with a buggy update after Windows Server admins started complaining about domain controller (DC) boot loops, Hyper-V issues, and more. Domain…

Microsoft has published a new study detailing the potential financial implications of implementing a Zero Trust architecture with its security solutions. The research study, dubbed Total Economic Impact, was released in December 2021 and highlighted the costs, benefits as well as risks associated with this investment. The research study was conducted by Forrester Consulting, a…

Microsoft unveiled a new Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) security solution for its Azure AD Conditional Access service back in October 2020. The company has recently announced that the CAE feature is generally available for enterprise customers. With this new service, Azure Active Directory customers can securely revoke an access token and force a re-authentication of…

Microsoft patches a wormable bug in http.sys in Windows and Windows Server. There are also fixes for three remote code execution vulnerabilities in Exchange Server. And Adobe releases fixes for 26 flaws in Acrobat and Reader. So, let’s get started! Windows and Windows Server This month there are fixes for six zero-days in Windows and…

Microsoft has announced a slew of new features and capabilities for Teams and Viva. The company says that these improvements are aimed at helping to “reduce stress, modernize training, and rebuild culture for those on the frontline.” For IT Admins, Microsoft has unveiled some updates coming to the device management experience to allow frontline workers…

Norton has released a new update for its Norton 360 security suite that allows users to mine Ethereum cryptocurrency directly within the application. The cyber security company claims that the Norton Crypto feature is secure and reliable, but it is currently facing backlash for bundling a cryptocurrency mining program with its antivirus service. For those…

Microsoft has announced that it is bringing Trusted Launch support to the Azure Virtual Desktop service. The company says this new capability aims to protect virtual machines in enterprise environments from advanced and persistent attacks. Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based solution that enables end-users to access their desktop and applications virtually from any…

SonicWall, the cyber-security provider has announced that the Y2K22 bug has affected some of its email security and firewall products. The company released new patches last week to address the issue, which has been causing junk box and message log updates failures since January 1, 2022. As the cyber-security firm explained, the SonicWall Y2K22 bug…