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Microsoft has patched a critical Power Pages vulnerability that was actively exploited by cybercriminals, potentially exposing sensitive data. The company is urging customers to inspect their websites for any signs of compromise and take immediate security measures. Microsoft introduced Power Pages in 2022 and it’s a low-code platform that allows users to create, host, and…

Microsoft is preparing to retire Exchange Web Services (EWS) for Exchange Online, with all EWS requests set to be blocked starting October 1, 2026. The company is also implementing a major update to the EWSEnabled tenant-wide switch, changing how organizations manage EWS access. What is Exchange Web Services (EWS)? Exchange Web Services (EWS) is an…

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Majorana 1, Microsoft’s first quantum chip which required the company to create an entirely new state of matter.

Microsoft 365 is one of today’s most widely used SaaS (Software-as -a-Service) applications. However, Microsoft 365 backup is a topic that often misunderstood. Many businesses mistakenly believe that because Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based product that there’s no need for any type of backups. They mistakenly think that Microsoft will handle all of that and…

Microsoft is once again alerting administrators that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) driver synchronization will be deprecated in April. The company issued a 60-day warning in the Windows Message Center earlier this week, emphasizing the need to adopt alternative update management solutions. What is WSUS driver synchronization? Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) driver synchronization is…

Mispronouncing a colleague’s name can be awkward, but Microsoft Teams is making it easier to get it right with its new Name Pronunciation feature. This new tool allows users to record and share the correct pronunciation of their names on profile cards. With just one click, Microsoft Teams users can listen to how their colleagues’…

This guide explores some of the most frequent and persistent Windows Image Backup errors and associated error codes, actively highlighting practical solutions for enterprise environments. As is often the case with ensuring stable recovery processes as organizational infrastructure scales and adapts, backups don’t always go smoothly. Many routine backups can indeed fail, meaning IT professionals…

Microsoft will add support for Newsletters to its new Outlook for Windows and the Outlook web app. This new feature will enable users to quickly create, distribute, and track internal email campaigns—all within their inbox. With this update, Microsoft Outlook users will be able to easily create and send professional email newsletters with images, videos,…

Microsoft has discovered a new variant of XCSSET, a sophisticated macOS malware family that has targeted users since at least 2020. The company has observed that this malware is now deploying advanced tactics to specifically target Apple developers in ongoing attacks. The XCSSET malware was first spotted by security firm Trend Micro back in 2020….

Microsoft has released an update to fix a bug that caused “boot device inaccessible” errors on some Windows Server 2025 devices. This issue specifically affected servers using iSCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface) technology. The iSCI protocol in Windows Server enables the connection of storage devices over an IP network. It operates at the block…

Microsoft is preparing to retire the event alerts feature in its Purview Audit solution. The company announced on the Microsoft 365 Admin Center that this change will take effect in March 2025. Microsoft Purview Audit is an auditing solution designed to support organizations in conducting forensic and compliance investigations. It provides high-bandwidth access to audit…

Microsoft Configuration Manager first appeared in 1994 as Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS), offering tools to centrally manage software distribution and inventory across Windows networks. But is it still the same product today? What is Microsoft Configuration Manager? At its core, Configuration Manager helps organizations deploy applications and apply configuration and security updates to both…