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Microsoft has published a recap of all the new capabilities added to its Microsoft Intune during the month of March 2025. From seamless Apple device management to enhanced Windows 365 Frontline and Samsung Knox security, IT admins now have new tools to simplify and secure enterprise device management. Apple’s Declarative Device Management (DDM) has introduced…

In 2025, Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) remain at the heart of Microsoft’s cloud offerings, serving as the go-to infrastructure for scalable, flexible workloads. From application development to video editing and machine learning, VMs continue to accommodate complex requirements in a rapidly transforming IT landscape. Meanwhile, AWS EC2 and Google Compute Engine maintain fierce competition,…

Microsoft has released a couple of new capabilities for its Defender for Endpoint solution. The latest update brings enhancements to the open Wi-Fi detection capabilities for enterprise customers. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint improves security by detecting when a device connects to an unsecured Wi-Fi network. It generates an informational alert in the Defender portal to…

This guide explores how SharePoint and Copilot intersect, providing practical applications and considerations for IT professionals managing complex enterprise environments. SharePoint and Copilot convergence  As organizations continue to digitize and embrace AI capabilities, discovering how they can augment and support enterprise platforms is a crucial evolution point. Microsoft Copilot – the AI-led virtual assistant built…

Microsoft is testing a new Quick Machine Recovery tool for Windows 11, designed to remotely restore devices that fail to boot. This feature allows IT administrators to recover Windows systems, reducing downtime and ensuring seamless operations. Microsoft first announced the Quick Machine Recover tool last year as part of its Windows Resiliency Initiative. This initiative…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss upcoming Windows 11 updates and the new Startup Boost task that will soon make Office apps launch faster on Windows PCs.

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue causing Remote Desktop sessions to freeze under specific conditions on Windows Server 2025 machines. The company detailed on the Windows Release Health Dashboard that this problem stems from a security update released on February 11. Remote desktop sessions allow users to access and control a computer from a different…

Microsoft is set to introduce Startup Boost, a new feature designed to enhance the performance and speed up the loading time of its Office apps. Starting in May, this feature will first be available for Microsoft Word users, with support for other Office apps coming in future updates. “After the system performs the task, the…

Even cybersecurity experts aren’t immune to sophisticated phishing attacks—just ask Troy Hunt, the creator of “Have I Been Pwned,” who recently fell victim to a cleverly disguised MailChimp scam. Hackers tricked him into handing over credentials, leading to the compromise of 16,000 email records in under two minutes. What happened? In his blog post “A…

Imagine hitting print and instead of your document, your printer spits out a cryptic mix of random symbols and network commands—frustrating, right? Microsoft has now fixed this bizarre USB printing bug with a new patch (KB5053657) that affected PCs running Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2. Microsoft released the Windows 11 preview update (KB5050092) on…

Microsoft has introduced two advanced deep reasoning agents, Researcher and Analyst, for its Microsoft 365 Copilot, designed to streamline high-level research and data analysis. These AI-powered tools enhance productivity by delivering in-depth insights, automating complex tasks, and integrating seamlessly with enterprise data. The Researcher agent works similarly to OpenAI’s and Google’s Deep Research, gathering and…

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the complexity of Microsoft’s licensing agreements? If so, you’re not alone. Licensing is probably the least favorite subject of Petri’s readers, but somebody’s got to manage it. Licensing can get complex, and Microsoft is starting to sell its cloud services directly and bypassing parts of the channel, so there…