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The Biggest Threat To Microsoft’s Future is Artificial Intelligence

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

The next revolution in computing is around the corner and for Microsoft, if they miss this opportunity it stands to destabilize the entire company.

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Microsoft’s Crusade to Convince Office 365 Tenants to Move Away from Distribution Groups

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft is very keen that Office 365 tenants should move away from email distribution groups to embrace the world of Office 365 Groups. There is lots to like about Groups, but I have some doubts about the way Microsoft is cajoling people to move.

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New Azure Active Directory Admin Experience Is Generally Available

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Microsoft finally launched an updated interface for managing Azure Active Directory in the Azure Portal, which makes it available for administrators of all Microsoft enterprise cloud services.

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Expanding the Active Directory Searcher and PowerShell

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn about using Active Directory Searcher in this series.

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Microsoft Announces a New Surface Pro, Refreshes Branding and Marketing

Last Update: Jun 27, 2025

Microsoft has announced a new Surface Pro that is an iterative update but also packs a few key new features like an improved hinge, pen, and silicon.

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Azure Active Directory Connect Makes Cloud Single Sign-On Easy

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Russell Smith outlines two new features of Azure Active Directory Connect, Seamless Single Sign-On and Pass-Through Authentication.

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Recent Outlook and OWA Enhancements Disappoint On-Premises Exchange Customers

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Microsoft is obviously putting a lot of effort into improving the functionality available in the OWA and Outlook clients, but only for Office 365 users. It’s now got to the point where on-premises customers must be wondering where their next update will arrive. The answer may be “Never”.

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Microsoft Lets China’s Government Use its Own Encryption in Windows 10

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft has built a customized version of Windows 10 for China that has new features including the ability to change the encryption algorithms.

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Finding Groups with the Active Directory Searcher and PowerShell

Last Update: May 24, 2025

In this series, Jeff Hicks continues looking at ways to use the Active Directory Searcher with PowerShell.

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Shut Down Remote Workgroup Computers

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In today’s Ask the Admin, Russell Smith shows you how to shut down a remote workgroup computer using PowerShell.

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Microsoft Introduces Low Priority VMs to Cut Batch Processing Pricing

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft is introducing a way to complete batch processing jobs in Azure with pricing reductions of up to 80% if you are willing to live on the fringe of capacity.

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Using RPOs and RTOs to Drive Your Disaster Recovery Strategy

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

When you’re creating a disaster recovery strategy for your business, there are two main criteria that you need to consider: your Restore Point Objectives and your Restore Time Objectives. Take a look at how your RPOs and RTOs affect your DR strategies.

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