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Microsoft will begin rolling out the new Message Trace experience for Exchange Online later this month, with full availability expected by July. The update brings improvements IT admins will appreciate, including better filtering, timezone-aware timestamps, and more detailed delivery statuses. In Exchange Online, Message Trace is a tool that allows administrators to track the journey…

Nearly 97% of mid-market organizations plan to shift select workloads away from public cloud environments in the coming year as a strategic realignment. Instead of abandoning the cloud altogether, companies are selectively repatriating workloads that are better suited to private, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures. Node4 surveyed 601 senior IT and business leaders from UK-based mid-market…

Microsoft has rolled out an urgent out-of-band update (KB5062170) for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2, targeting a critical installation failure from the May 2025 Patch Tuesday. IT admins, especially those managing virtual environments, should prioritize this fix to prevent boot errors and system downtime caused by the corrupted ACPI.sys file. What triggered the emergency…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of its auto-remediation feature within Defender for Office 365 that launched in preview in May. This new feature allows organizations to tackle email threats faster and with less manual intervention. Automated investigation and response (AIR) is a security feature that helps organizations quickly detect, analyze, and respond to email-based…

Microsoft wants organizations to migrate to Windows 11 before October 2025. And to help things along, they have released a new backup tool, called Windows Backup for Organizations, that aims to smoothly migrate user settings for devices not connected to a corporate intranet. What is Windows Backup for Organizations (WBfO)? Microsoft announced this week that…

Learn how to rename files using PowerShell. This guide covers the basics and a few advanced techniques, including syntax, common examples, the Registry, and even using a PowerToy. Basics and prerequisites The only prerequisites are PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7 or later, and administrator permissions with your logged-in account. The Rename-Item cmdlet is the most…

Microsoft is getting ready to retire the password autofill feature in its Authenticator app. According to a recent support document, users will no longer be able to autofill passwords in the app starting July 1. Microsoft says this move is part of a broader shift toward passwordless sign-ins and deeper integration with Microsoft Edge. Starting…

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and IT environments become more complex, security teams face mounting pressure to stay one step ahead. In response, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre have released new guidance to help organizations effectively deploy SIEM and SOAR platforms, critical tools for centralizing data,…

Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update is causing major headaches for IT admins, especially those managing virtual environments, by failing to install and forcing Windows 11 systems into recovery mode with critical errors. Microsoft has confirmed the issue with this update and is urging admins to delay installation until a fix is released. According to Microsoft,…

Microsoft Intune’s latest updates offer organizations enhanced oversight and protection with smarter access controls, deeper device insights, and broader platform support. With features like multiple admin approvals and improved remote help for corporate devices, this release strengthens both security and operational efficiency. Multiple administrative approval (MAA) First of all, Microsoft has introduced a new feature…

Microsoft announced Administrator Protection for Windows 11 at its Build 2025 conference. Administrator Protection will affect how developers create applications for Windows 11. What is Windows Administrator Protection? Windows 11 Administrator Protection provides local administrators with more protection without putting limitations on functionality they might need to get their jobs done. Microsoft revealed in its…

Microsoft will soon allow app developers to update any third-party application via Windows Update. The new Windows Update orchestration platform, now in private preview, promises centralized control, intelligent scheduling, and deeper visibility into update performance. Windows Update is primarily responsible for keeping the main components of the Windows operating system (like the kernel, system libraries,…