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Microsoft is set to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update as part of a major push to strengthen system security and improve compatibility. This strategic move kicks off a broader initiative aimed at delivering only the most reliable and up-to-date drivers to Windows users. How does the driver cleanup process work? Microsoft says that the…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss a report about upcoming job cuts at Microsoft, the company’s increasingly ambivalent relationship with OpenAI, and how Notion fits into their workflow.

Microsoft is set to block legacy authentication protocols by default, which will cut off access to SharePoint, OneDrive, and Office files to enhance security. IT administrators are advised to prepare, as these default setting changes will roll out across Microsoft 365 tenants starting mid-July 2025. Why is Microsoft 365 blocking legacy authentication? Microsoft says this…

Microsoft has announced Windows 365 Reserve, now in public preview for commercial customers. This new offering gives employees immediate access to a temporary Cloud PC when their primary device is lost, stolen, delayed, or down. A recent survey of 1,000 IT decision-makers revealed that over three-quarters experienced device theft in the past two years. These…

Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday update introduced a bug that can break the DHCP service on Windows Server versions 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025. On the support page for KB5060842 (OS Build 26100.4349), Microsoft notes as a known issue: The DHCP Server service might intermittently stop responding after installing this security update. This issue affects…

Imagine having the power of Microsoft 365’s cloud services right within your own datacenter, offering you unparalleled control and security. That’s what Microsoft is promising with Microsoft 365 Local. Microsoft 365 Local is a validated reference architecture for running a private instance of Microsoft 365 on Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI). It provides Microsoft 365…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a widespread account takeover (ATO) campaign that weaponizes the TeamFiltration penetration testing framework to infiltrate Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) accounts. The attackers have already targeted over 80,000 user accounts across hundreds of organizations worldwide. TeamFiltration is a cross-platform penetration testing tool designed to simulate post-exploitation activities in Office…

Microsoft Entra ID roles enable organizations of all sizes to secure resources by assigning permissions through predefined roles. This article provides an overview of Entra ID Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and a structured framework for administrators to implement RBAC effectively. What is Entra ID RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)? Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) Role-Based…

Microsoft is strengthening its digital sovereignty solutions across Europe, providing customers with greater control, enhanced privacy, and improved resilience. The initiative includes both public and private cloud offerings, specifically designed to meet the region’s complex regulatory and operational requirements. Addressing data privacy and EU regulations European companies and governments are increasingly worried that when their…

As AI agents become more autonomous and widespread, IT teams are advised to implement Guardian Agents to monitor, control, and align AI behavior with organizational goals. New research from Gartner suggests that Guardian Agents will account for 10-15% of the agentic AI market by 2030. Guardian agents are specialized agents designed to oversee and manage…

Microsoft has announced the integration of a new AI assistant into Azure Migrate Explore (AME), bringing intelligent automation to cloud migration planning. This new feature allows organizations to analyze infrastructure data more effectively, generate personalized recommendations faster, and deliver insights in a clearer, more impactful way. What is Azure Migrate Explore and why does it…

Microsoft has released a fix for an issue that left some Windows Server 2025 Domain Controllers unreachable after a reboot. This bug, which was caused by the April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, disrupted domain connectivity and services, frustrating IT admins across affected environments. What caused the Windows Server 2025 connectivity issue? In April, Microsoft acknowledged…