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Microsoft has rolled out Double Key Encryption (DKE) support for its Microsoft 365 apps on Android devices. The company has announced on the Microsoft 365 admin center that this security feature is now available in public preview for commercial customers. Double Key Encryption is a robust security feature that enhances data protection by using two…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Microsoft’s recent Copilot key changes, Asus announcing a new Copilot+ PC NUC, and CES 2025 being just around the corner.

Microsoft is currently investigating a new issue affecting its Office apps, including Word, Outlook, and Excel. The company acknowledged in a support document that users are encountering unexpected “Product Deactivated” errors. According to Microsoft, this problem might be triggered when an administrator makes changes at licensing level. Specifically, this issue could be caused while moving…

Microsoft-owned GitHub has launched a free version of its Copilot AI assistant, making it available to all developers. The AI-powered code completion tool is now seamlessly integrated into the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) IDE. GitHub first launched the Copilot coding assistant back in 2022. Previously, GitHub Copilot was only available for free to all…

Microsoft is preparing a major update to the UI of its Microsoft 365 app in early 2025. The company has notified its commercial customers that the app will get a new icon and be rebranded to Microsoft 365 Copilot starting in mid-January. Microsoft plans to simplify the Microsoft 365 Copilot app by removing the header…

In this guide, we’ll explore Azure Monitor’s key components, advanced features, and use cases while integrating practical examples, KQL (Kusto Query Language) insights, and best practices. By the end, you’ll know how to leverage Azure Monitor to optimize resource performance, ensure availability, and reduce costs. What is Azure Monitor? Microsoft Azure Monitor is a comprehensive…

Microsoft is changing the way the Search-UnifiedAuditLog cmdlet works in Exchange Online. Starting in January 2025, the HighCompleteness parameter, which administrators can currently toggle between true and false, will be permanently set to true for all queries. What is the Search-UnifiedAuditLog cmdlet? The Search-UnifiedAuditLog cmdlet is a PowerShell command that is used in Exchange Online…

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a new Windows kernel vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This security flaw (tracked as CVE-2024-35250) poses a serious threat by allowing attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The DEVCORE Research team discovered the vulnerability and reported it to Microsoft through Trend Micro’s…

Microsoft is adding AI-generated summaries to its Teams mobile apps. This new feature will provide quick, concise overviews of Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files shared in chats or channels in Microsoft Teams.. With this release, Microsoft Teams users will be able to tap the AI summary icon in the file preview of shared documents on…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of its enhanced Message Trace experience in the Exchange admin center (EAC) for Exchange Online. This feature has started rolling out now and it’s expected to reach general availability by the end of the month. What is Message Trace? A message trace is a feature that enables administrators to…

Microsoft has announced that the Organization Explorer feature in Outlook will soon be available to all Microsoft 365 commercial customers. Starting in January, users will no longer need a Viva Premium license to use the Org Explorer app. What is Organization Explorer? Microsoft first introduced the Organization Explorer app in Outlook back in July 2021….

This guide aims to help you understand how to navigate and use the Windows Local Group Policy Editor (LGPE) to enhance your Windows desktop environment’s security, performance, and usability. What is the Local Group Policy Editor? The Windows Local Group Policy Editor is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that allows you to manage and…