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Microsoft has rolled out a series of enhancements for Intune customers in April 2025. Key updates include custom naming for Android devices, advanced iOS security controls, and a more efficient integration with Apple’s Volume Purchase Program API. Enhanced naming for Android enterprise devices Microsoft has announced that administrators can create custom naming templates for Android…

Microsoft has introduced new AI-powered agents for Security Copilot in public preview at the RSA Conference 2025. The company has started a phased rollout of these new agents to grant early access to select customers. Last year, Microsoft launched Security Copilot to help security professionals with threat hunting, incident response, intelligence gathering, posture management, and…

Microsoft released its annual Work Trend Index Report this week and it concluded: ‘‘The question isn’t if AI will reshape work – it’s how fast we’re willing to move with it’’. And they have data that shows how AI is being used more frequently in organizations. AI might be reshaping the future of work but…

Microsoft will transition its hotpatching feature for Windows Server 2025 to a paid subscription model in July. Organizations aiming to minimize downtime with seamless updates will now need to pay $1.50 per CPU core each month to access hotpatch updates. What is hotpatching and why does it matter? Microsoft first released a hotpatching preview for…

Microsoft has officially started rolling out the controversial Windows Recall feature to all Copilot+ PCs. The latest update also introduces an enhanced AI-powered Windows Search and a new productivity tool called Click to Do. Microsoft originally planned to launch Windows Recall with Copilot+ PCs in June 2024. However, this controversial AI tool was delayed due…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss OpenAI being interested in purchasing Chrome if the US DOJ forces Google to divest it, and they also look at the Microsoft 365 Copilot updates and new AI Agent Store Microsoft announced earlier this week.

Earlier this month, a mysterious folder called “inetpub” started appearing on various Windows PCs that installed the April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Microsoft later explained that this new folder was created to patch a bug that could leave users’ PCs vulnerable to cyberattacks. What is the “inetpub” folder, and why did it appear? The inetpub…

Microsoft has introduced a new point-in-time snapshot health indicator for Windows 365, which gives administrators critical insights into the health of restore points. This new feature enables IT teams to make more reliable decisions when recovering Cloud PCs to reduce the risk of failed restorations. Windows 365 Cloud PC is a virtual computer hosted in…

Microsoft released its 2025 Work Trend Index report this week, offering a look into the future of work through insights from 31,000 employees across 31 countries. The research report paints a data-rich portrait of the evolving workplace by drawing from LinkedIn trends, trillions of Microsoft 365 productivity signals, AI-native startups, and expert perspectives. According to…

Microsoft has recently issued an alert to warn users about the growing misuse of its Quick Assist app on Windows and Mac devices. The Microsoft Security team detailed that cybercriminals are now harnessing AI to launch sophisticated attacks aimed at stealing sensitive information and credentials. The Quick Assist app allows users to remotely connect to…

Microsoft has announced several new features coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot in May, including a new AI-powered enterprise search tool. This new search experience makes it easier for employees to quickly find information across multiple apps and data sources within their organizations. “Copilot Search is a new AI-powered enterprise search that helps you find what…

Microsoft has released the April 2025 Hotfix Updates for Exchange Server 2019 and Exchange Server 2016. The latest updates address issues from earlier versions and enable new functionality for Exchange Server customers. With this update, Microsoft is strengthening the security of Exchange Hybrid configurations by introducing a dedicated Exchange hybrid application in Microsoft Entra ID….