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Microsoft has announced new AI-powered experiences coming to its new Copilot+ PCs. The company plans to launch these new features in preview on Copilot+ PCs in November. Windows Recall Microsoft has overhauled the controversial Windows Recall feature with a bigger focus on privacy and security. It allows users to quickly find documents, apps, messages, and…

Microsoft is currently investigating an issue causing unexpected reboots and Blue Screens of Death (BSODs) on Windows 11 devices. The company detailed in a support document that the problem stems from the September optional update (KB5043145) affecting Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. What issues are caused by the Windows 11 KB5043145 optional update? Several…

In this article, I’ll show you how to list Active Directory users with PowerShell. While you can also list Active Directory (AD) users in Active Directory Users and Computers, PowerShell provides a much faster way. Check out how to list Active Directory Users with ADUC on Petri if you would prefer to perform this action…

Microsoft has introduced several new features aimed at simplifying app management for IT administrators in September. This time around, the company highlighted updates for Enterprise App Management, a redesigned Company Portal and expanded support for Apple devices. Last year, Microsoft introduced Enterprise App Management as an add-on for its Intune Suite to simplify the management…

Microsoft has warned that the threat actors Storm-0501 has shifted its focus to exploiting vulnerabilities in hybrid cloud environments. The company detailed in a security advisory that this group is now leveraging Entra ID credentials to target organizations. Storm 0501 was first discovered in 2021 as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) affiliate for the Sabbath ransomware operation….

Microsoft announced today that it will start testing the controversial Recall feature with Windows Insiders in October. The company also detailed some substantial changes it’s making to Recall to address data security and privacy concerns ahead of its public release. What is Windows Recall? Recall is a Windows feature that automatically captures screenshots of user…

Microsoft is about to add a new Online Archive feature to its Outlook mobile app. This update will allow users to seamlessly access archived emails right from the folder list on iOS and Android devices. The Online Archive folder is a feature that’s designed to help users manage their email storage efficiently. It allows users…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the antitrust complaint Google filed with the EU Commission this week regarding Microsoft’s anti-competitive cloud licensing practices.

While there are numerous paid solutions available, many IT professionals overlook the relative abundance of free Active Directory tools that can streamline management tasks. Besides making your CFO happy, these tools offer robust features that can simplify complex administrative tasks and enhance security. In this blog post, we’ll explore why IT pros should consider integrating…

Microsoft has rolled out a new update that introduces OneDrive support for RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop. This feature allows users to quickly access and synchronize their files while using RemoteApp, enhancing their productivity and collaboration in virtual environments. Until now, Microsoft OneDrive was compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop only when using non-persistent desktops. These…

Microsoft has released several new capabilities and improvements for the Planner app in Microsoft Teams. The company has added a new labels column in the basic plans’ Grid view, designed to help users better organize and categorize tasks with greater efficiency. Earlier this year, Microsoft started rolling out the new Planner experience in Teams to…

Microsoft is set to integrate a new Dell Management Portal within the Intune admin center this October. This portal will provide administrators with streamlined access to Dell-specific Windows device management capabilities. The Dell Management Portal will enable administrators to recover per-device credentials such as current and previous BIOS passwords and BitLocker recovery keys. It allows…