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Microsoft has officially launched OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity provider support for Entra External ID. This feature allows organizations to seamlessly integrate sign-in and sign-up experiences with external identity providers such as Amazon, Auth0, Okta, personal Microsoft accounts, and Azure AD B2C. What is Microsoft Entra External ID? Microsoft Entra External ID is a solution for…

Use this guide to help you check your current PowerShell version, update PowerShell from one version to another, run two versions side by side in Windows Terminal, and update PowerShell to the latest revisions. Windows PowerShell has been an essential tool in the IT Pro’s toolbelt. PowerShell 5.1 was introduced back in 2016 with Windows…

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…